- Master of Divinity (M.Div.)
- Master of Theological Studies (M.T.S.)
- Master of Arts in Pastoral Studies (M.A.P.S.)
- Master of Community Leadership (M.C.L.)
- Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.)
- Credit Non-Degree
- Dual Degree*
*A degree path where students will earn both a Master’s degree from Eden Theological Seminary and a Master of Social Work degree from the George Warren Brown School of Social Work at Washington University or a Master of Business Administration from Elmhurst University. The Elmhurst MBA is available via distance education. Contact the Eden Admissions department for more information about these programs.
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Application fee: $50
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Online application
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Resume
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Transcripts (if applicable)
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GPA Requirement (2.5 for the DMIN)
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References (2 for all Master’s; 3 for DMIN; 1 for Non-Degree)
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Writing Sample (1 for all Master’s and Non-Degree; 2 for DMIN)
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Personal Interview
Planning to start in the Fall? Apply by August 1st to ensure full processing and on-time enrollment. Starting in the Spring? Apply by November 15th to guarantee processing and enrollment before the semester begins.
Applications received after these dates will be processed as they are received but may result in delayed enrollment to a later term.
Get in touch with us for questions about your application, application due dates, or information about course auditing.
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 314-961-3627
(If you are an international applicant, please click here first)
References should be individuals who have known you or worked with you for a significant period of time who can attest to your character, vocational goals, previous academic engagement, and/or ministerial service. They may not be a family member. Examples of suitable references include personal references; co-workers or supervisors; pastors, chaplains, other authorized ministers, or spiritual directors; professors, instructors or faculty advisors; local, regional, or national office-holders in your religious body.
Reference Checklist
- Name, email, and phone number for each of your references
- Let your references know we’ll be in touch with them and they will have to return a completed recommendation form
You’ll also need to upload a writing sample with your application.
MTS Writing Sample – Write a 300–600-word essay describing your interests that motivate further academic study in either history/theology or biblical studies. Or, to put it simply, what do you want to study further and in greater detail in the MTS program?
D.Min. Writing Sample – Click here to view the DMin Application Writing Information.

