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EASTERN UNIVERSITYGRADUATE CATALOG 2020/2021
Graduate-Level Catalog2020/2021Master’s and Doctoral ProgramsAn Innovative Christian University withUndergraduate, Graduate, Professional, Urban,International and Seminary Programswww.eastern.eduEastern University Is An Equal Opportunity InstitutionEastern is committed to providing Equal Educational and EmploymentOpportunities to all qualified persons regardless of their economic orsocial status and does not discriminate in any of its policies, programs,or activities on the basis of sex, age, race, handicap, marital or parentalstatus, color, or national or ethnic origin.Regulation ChangeEastern reserves the right to change its regulations, courses of study, andschedule of fees without previous notice.Copyright 2020 Eastern University
2020/2021 Master’s and Doctoral Degree ProgramsTABLE OF CONTENTSINTRODUCTIONPresident’s Greeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2Welcome and Mission Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3Goals of the University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4Accreditation and Memberships . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5History of the University. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6Doctrinal Statement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10nnnnnnADMISSIONAdmission to Graduate Programs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .n13STUDENT SERVICESStudent Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Student Account Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Student Financial Aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .nnn172023ACADEMICSAcademic Policies and Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .n26PROGRAMS AND COURSE DESCRIPTIONSMaster of Arts in Organizational Leadership. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Master of Business Administration (Management) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Master of Arts in Health Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Master of Science in Nursing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Master of Arts in Clinical Counseling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Master of Science in Data Science. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Master of Arts in Theological and Cultural Anthropology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Master of Education in School Counseling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Master of Science and Certificate of AdvancedGraduate Studies in School Psychology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Master of Education (Multicultural Education,Reading, Special Education, and TESOL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pennsylvania Department of Education Certifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Master of Education (School Health Services). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Master of Arts in Teaching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Doctor of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy Studies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Doctor of Philosophy in Marriage and Family Therapy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Doctor of Philosophy in Organizational Leadership. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ALMER THEOLOGICAL SEMINARYnnnnnnnThe Master of Divinity (M.Div.). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dual Degree M.Div./M.B.A. in Management Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .The Master of Theological Studies (M.T.S.). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Master of Theological Studies in Latino/a Ministries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Openseminary Master of Practical Theology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Openseminary Master of Divinity (M.Div.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .The Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) in Contextual Leadership. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71737478767678PERSONNELnnnnnnTrustees. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Faculty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Administrative Leadership. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Disclosures and Student Consumer Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Directions to Eastern University. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Campus Map. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9798104105108109INDEXnIndex. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Introduction2PRESIDENT’S GREETINGCongratulations on your decision to attend Eastern University. EU is a vibrant, compassionate, Christian academiccommunity committed to faith, reason, and justice in service to God and the world. Having been at Eastern since 1992serving as a faculty member, department chair, and division executive director, I am honored to serve as the 10th Presidentof Eastern University.Jesus states that we should love God with all of our heart, all of our soul, all of our mind, and all of our strength. Ouroutstanding faculty demonstrates that kind of holistic engagement that leads to the second commandment to love ourneighbors, even our enemies, as ourselves. Education at Eastern is about transformation related to self, relationships, andcommunities.Eastern is a place of inquiry, listening, debating, thinking, and growing in the discernment and formation of beliefs,values, interests, skills, careers, and service. Learning requires a patient commitment to study; it requires time. Learningis a direct investment in your future and a corrective to the increasing pace and compression of life.I hope that you will take advantage of the tremendous resources available through our multiple campuses, colleges, travelopportunities, graduate programs, regional cultural institutions, and natural beauty.May God bless you as you join and contribute to the Eastern experience!The world needs you. The world needs Eastern U!Welcome to Eastern University!Dr. Ronald A. MatthewsPresidentEASTERN UNIVERSITY2019/2020 ACADEMIC CATALOG
3IntroductionWELCOMEEastern is a co-educational, comprehensive Christian university of the arts, sciences, and professions which seeks to providean education rooted in a unifying Christian worldview.The University offers courses leading to seminary and doctoral degrees, as well as thegraduate degrees of Master of Arts, Master of Business Administration, Master of Science,The mission is confirmed and Master of Education. Undergraduate degrees granted are Bachelor of Arts, Bachelorof Science, Bachelor of Social Work, and Bachelor of Science in Nursing.Majors include accounting and finance, athletic training, biblical studies, biochemistry,and celebrated whenbiological studies, biology, chemistry, chemistry-business, communication studies, criminalgraduates believe their way justice, economic development, elementary education, English, environmental science,entrepreneurial studies, exercise science, history, management, marketing, mathematics,into knowledgeable action missions and anthropology, music, political science, psychology, social work, sociology,Spanish, theological studies, and youth ministries.that influences their worldUNIVERSITY MISSION STATEMENTin substantive ways. Eastern University is a Christian university dedicated to the preparation of undergraduate,theological, and graduate students for thoughtful and productive lives of Christian faith,leadership, and service. The mission is confirmed and celebrated when graduatesbelieve their way into knowledgeable action that influences their world in substantive ways.PALMER THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY’S MISSION STATEMENTPalmer Theological Seminary’s motto is “The Whole Gospel for the Whole World through Whole Persons.”The Whole GospelPalmer Theological Seminary’s theological position affirms the Bible as uniquely inspired and the authoritative revelationof God’s nature and purposes for humanity. Commitment to that revelation, fully expressed in Jesus Christ, calls for thepreparation of persons for ministry who are faithful to all parts and implications of the Gospel. A curriculum faithful tothe whole gospel prepares persons who: have a thorough knowledge of the content of the Bible are able to interpret and communicate the message of the Bible in a way that is faithful and addressescontemporary life are committed to both the individual and social dimensions of the biblical messageEASTERN.EDU/ACADEMICSGRADUATE PROGRAMS
Introduction4 affirm the Gospel’s proclamation of theforgiveness of sin, the reconciliation of humanbeings to God and each other, and the gift ofeternal life, through Jesus Christ.For The Whole WorldPalmer Theological Seminary is committed to thepreparation of persons for Christ’s ministry in the Churchthroughout the world in a variety of forms and institutions,with strong emphasis on ministry in and throughlocal churches, in both the American Baptist and otherdenominations. Recognizing that the Gospel expressesGod’s love for the whole world, Palmer TheologicalSeminary seeks to prepare persons who: are able to lead individuals to faith in Jesus Christ have a passion for a ministry concerned with thespiritual, emotional, intellectual, and physicalneeds of people are articulate and empowered expounders ofBiblical truth in relation to all areas of human life are skilled in assisting God’s people toward aloving, serving and transforming presence in theworld are sensitive to the various cultural situationsin which people live, and are able to relate theGospel’s saving and freeing power to the needsof persons and institutions in those settings are equipped to lead the Church in dynamicgrowth and mission through preaching andteaching, caring and counseling, evangelizing andserving.Through Whole PersonsPalmer Theological Seminary seeks to equip personsfor Christian ministry who view that ministry as divinevocation, know themselves to be called by God, and arecommitted to grow toward wholeness in their relationshipwith God, self, others, and their world. Palmer TheologicalSeminary is committed to assist persons toward: an awareness of their own brokenness anddependence upon God the development of a spirit of openness towardothers in the global body of Christ, beginningwith an appreciation of that body’s expression inPalmer Theological Seminary’s diverse Christiancommunity a disciplined devotional life, bearing fruit in avital, growing, contagious faith regular participation in worship and fellowshipwhich supports faith, expands vision, furthersintimacy in relation with God and others, andincreases awareness of the presence and powerof the Holy Spirit.VISIONEastern University is dedicated to ideas, inquiry, and thedevelopment of people of faith who will enhance thequality of society and the church. Toward that end, Easternwill continue to expand its formative role in the world asEASTERN UNIVERSITYa university in which knowledge and wisdom are imbued,Christlike engagement is inspired, and stewardship ismodeled.THE GOALS OF THE UNIVERSITYEastern University is dedicated to the following foundational commitments:To excellence in scholarship and teaching:We maintain a high priority on excellence in teachingwithin the context of exemplary scholarship and research.Guided by our faith in Jesus Christ, who is “the way, thetruth, and the life” (John 14:6), we believe in the unity ofGod’s truth, whether supernaturally revealed or humanlydiscovered; we value the search for knowledge and understanding in all areas oflife. Thus we desire tofoster an environment . we believe in the unityin which:of God’s truth, whether Students developintellectualsupernaturally revealedcuriosity, passion,and agility, valuingor humanly discovered;the life of themind and life-longwe value the searchlearning; Students developfor knowledge andtheir criticalthinking, reflection, understanding in allanalysis, andareas of life.communicationskills; Students develop knowledge and competencies inthe arts, sciences, and professions; Faculty are supported in and recognized forscholarship of discovery, integration, application,and teaching.To the whole gospel for the whole world throughwhole persons:We recognize the Bible, composed of the Old and NewTestaments, as inspired of God and as the supreme andfinal authority in faith and life. We submit ourselves tocarrying out our mission under its authority and seek toapply biblical principles to all facets of human aspirationand action, including the centrality of personal transformation. We affirm the importance of calling all personseverywhere to personal faith and faithful discipleship infollowing Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord, including livingout the whole gospel in a needy and lost world. Thus weseek: To enable students to develop a Christianworldview, grounded in the Scriptures; To enable students to discern the ethicalconsequences of decisions and actions; To foster an environment in which all members ofthe campus community desire and participate intheir own Christian formation;2020/2021 ACADEMIC CATALOG
To justice, reconciliation, and transformation:In our commitment to sharing the whole gospel to thewhole world, we acknowledge with sorrow the brokenness of the world at personal, national, and internationallevels. Thus we seek to work for Christian transformation,justice, and reconciliation, in all areas of life as these aregrounded in our understanding of Christ’s calling to us. Weparticularly seek to work with and for the poor, oppressed,and suffering persons as part of our Christian discipleship.Thus we seek: To provide educational opportunities andfinancial aid as best we can for those with few orno financial resources to attend a private Christianuniversity; To motivate students to assume responsibility forjustice and to show a transformative influence— especially regarding social, political, andeconomic justice; To enable all members of the campus communityto participate in opportunities for meaningfulservice, demonstrating love for God andneighbors and working towards justice.To responsible leadership and stewardship:We believe that our complex society needs leadershipin all institutions that is intelligent, informed, insightful,ethical, strategic, and just. We are dedicated to graduatingstudents whose wisdom, Christian values, and skills enablethem to lead and manage such institutions, including thosethat are the most influential. Similarly, we commit to excellence in the leadership of Eastern and in the stewardshipof University resources. Further, we believe that we are tocare not only for people throughout the world, but also forcreation itself as responsible stewards of the environmentand other physical resources. Thus we seek: To prepare students to live in an interdependentworld, aware of societal and global problems andcommitted to engage in solving them; To engender the wisdom and character necessaryfor sound Christian leadership; To inspire all members of the campus communityto care for creation as responsible stewards and tomodel that care in the use of University facilitiesand resources.To Christian community:Our commitments lead us to work towards shaping a campus community that embodies values of Christian witness,caring and compassion, justice and integrity, competence,and affirmation. We wish to treat each member of thecampus community with fairness, dignity, and respect,seeking a spirit of unity and harmony as we join togetherto achieve our common mission. Thus we seek:EASTERN.EDU/ACADEMICS To foster genuine community, where individualsshow compassion and friendship towards othersin the spirit of Christian love; To help students increase in self-awareness and intheir sensitivity towards others and others’ needsand situations; To foster an environment where diversity isappreciated and reconciliation is practiced; To equip all members of the campus communityto live well with one another, honoring,supporting, and affirming one another.ACCREDITATION AND MEMBERSHIPSEastern University is accredited by the Middle StatesCommission on Higher Education (MSCHE), 3624Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104. (267.284.5000)www.msche.org. The Middle States Commission on HigherEducation is an institutional accrediting agency recognizedby the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council forHigher Education Accreditation.As a professional school, the Seminary is accreditedby the Commission on Accrediting of the Association ofTheological Schools, 10 Summit Park Drive, Pittsburgh, PA15275-1103, 412-788-6505. The following degree programsare approved by the Commission on Accrediting: theMaster of Practical Theology, the Master of TheologicalStudies, the Master of Divinity, and the Doctor of Ministry.The Seminary is also approved by the United MethodistChurch for the training of United Methodist ministerialcandidates and is a member of the Association for ClinicalPastoral Education.Eastern University’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate NursingEducation (CCNE), an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Councilfor Higher Education Accreditation, One Dupont Circle,NW, Suite 530, Washington, DC 20036, (202.887.6791).www.aacn.nche.eduEastern University’s Bachelor of Science in AthleticTraining program is accredited by the Commission onAccreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE), 2201Double Creek Drive, Round Rock, TX, 78664, (512.733.9700).www.caate.net. CAATE is not recognized by the Councilfor Higher Education Accreditation. Successful completionof the CAATE accredited program determines a candidate’seligibility for the Board of Certification (BOC) examination. BOC is recognized by the National Organization forCompetency Assurance.Eastern University’s baccalaureate degree programsaccredited by Specialized Accrediting Organizations recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditationinclude:Bachelor of Science in Exercise ScienceCommission on Accreditation of Allied HealthEducation Programs (CAAHEP)1361 Park Street Clearwater, FL 33756(727.210.2350) www.caahep.orgGRADUATE PROGRAMS5Introduction To develop a campus community where all givewitness to a Christian worldview, through actionand voice, motivated to explore faithfulness toChrist through Christ-centered study, work, andliving.
Introduction6Bachelor of Social WorkCouncil on Social Work Education (CSWE)1701 Duke Street, Suite 200Alexandria, VA 22314-3457(703.683.8080) www.cswe.orgEastern University’s programs for the preparation of teachers at the bachelor’s and master’s level, for the preparationof school counselors and school psychologists at themaster’s degree level, for school nurses and supervisorsat the specialist’s level, and for school principals and superintendents at the educational administration level arerecognized by:The Pennsylvania Department of Education333 Market StreetHarrisburg, PA 17126(717.783.6788) www.education.state.pa.us.Upon successful completion of all eligibility criteria,Eastern University’s Loeb School of Education forwardsapplications to the Pennsylvania Department of Educationfor final review and issuance of teaching, specialist, andeducational administration certifications.Eastern University’s MED in School Counseling and M.Ain Clinical Counseling programs are accredited by theMasters in Psychology and Counseling AccreditationCouncil (MPCAC) for the period of August, 2014 throughAugust, 2024. MPCAC is a member of the Association ofSpecialized and Professional Accreditors:Masters in Psychology and Counseling AccreditationCouncil (MPCAC)595 New Loudon Road #265Latham, New York 12110(518) 369-1472 www.mpcacaccreditation.orgEastern University’s College of Business and Leadershipis accredited by the Accreditation Council for BusinessSchools and Programs (ACBSP). ACBSP is a specializedglobal business accreditation body following the Baldridgemodel focused on teaching excellence, student outcomes,and continuous improvement. ACBSP evaluates businessprograms in areas of leadership, strategic planning, stakeholder relationships, quality of academic programs, facultycredentials, and quality improvement.ACBSP11520 West 119th StreetOverland Park, KS 66213https://acbsp.org/MEMBERSHIPS American Association of University Women American Association of Colleges of Nursing American Council on the Teaching of ForeignLanguages Association of American CollegesEASTERN UNIVERSITY Association of Baccalaureate Social Work ProgramDirectors Association of Independent Colleges andUniversities of Pennsylvania College Entrance Examination Board Commission on Accreditation of Athletic TrainingEducation Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (ofthe American Association of Colleges of Nursing) Council for the Advancement and Support ofEducation Council for Christian Colleges and Universities Council of Independent Colleges Council on Social Work Education International Assembly of Collegiate BusinessEducation National Association of Independent Colleges andUniversities National Association of State Directors of TeacherEducation and Certification National Collegiate Honors Council National League for Nursing National League for Nursing AccreditingCommission North American Association of Christians in SocialWork Pennsylvania Higher Education Nursing SchoolsAssociation Pennsylvania Association of Colleges andUniversities (PACU)APPROVALS American Dental Association American Medical Association Higher Education Department of the University ofthe State of New York Pennsylvania Board of Law Examiners Pennsylvania Department of Education Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing U.S. Department of Homeland Security for nonimmigrant alien students U.S. Department of State for Exchange VisitorsIt is classified by The Carnegie Foundation for theAdvancement of Teaching: Master’s – Larger ProgramsIt is approved for Veterans’ Education and a participant inthe Yellow Ribbon Program.This school is authorized under federal law to enrollnon-immigrant alien students.HISTORYEastern University was founded in 1932 as a departmentof the Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary, which beganin Philadelphia, PA, in 1925. This college division wasorganized for the purpose of supplementing the professional preparation of ministers. In 1938, the Department of2020/2021 ACADEMIC CATALOG
Academic and co-curricular programs at EasternUniversity are planned and carried out in the hopethat all members of the University community will: Appreciate that all truth is from God and thatJesus Christ should be acknowledged as the Lordof the intellect; Display a knowledge of biblical teachings andtheir application to life situations; Seriously consider the claims of Jesus Christ asSavior and Lord; Develop a Christian worldview; Be committed to excellence in their academicwork and to life-long learning; Be determined to apply their knowledge inservice to others; Be equipped with the communication andproblem-solving skills which will enable them toparticipate creatively in society;EASTERN.EDU/ACADEMICS Be aware of their own worth and potential; Increasingly develop self-awareness andsensitivity to the needs and feelings of others; Be aware of their historical and aesthetic heritage; Have a grasp of the wonder of the createduniverse; Develop an appreciation of diversity amongindividuals and among cultures; Be prepared to live in an interdependent world,aware of global problems and dedicated tobringing God’s justice and peace to all individualsand societies; Exercise Christian stewardship of their time,possessions, and bodies.To these ends, the residential college has sought to:Attract persons who are: Committed to the achievement of these outcomes; Capable of participating fully in the life of theUniversity as a community of Christian learners.Develop a curriculum which includes: An emphasis on basic skills in writing, speaking,logic, mathematics, and a foreign language; A liberal arts core which provides exposure tothe major disciplines of the humanities, socialsciences, and natural sciences; An emphasis on biblical and theologicalunderstanding; In-depth study in one field; Pre-professional and professional opportunitiesfor those students desiring them; Intentional integration of a Christian worldviewwith the academic disciplines.Design an environment which fosters: Students’ management of intellectual andpsychological maturation processes in themselvesand others; Open-minded inquiry and expression ofdifferences of opinion, stimulating all members ofthe University community to explore new areas ofknowledge and patterns of thought; A sense of personal integrity and recognition ofthe rights and responsibilities of each individual; The assumption by students of increasingresponsibility for their own lives; The development of policies and procedures thatenable all persons associated with the Universityto know that they are respected and that theiropinions are heard.Develop resources which will ensure: Maintenance of the physical facilities necessary
unIVErSItY MISSIon StAtEMEnt Eastern University is a Christian university dedicated to the preparation of undergraduate, theological, and graduate students for thoughtful and productive lives of C
