Welcome

Eastern is a co-educational, comprehensive Christian university of the arts, sciences, and professions which seeks to provide an education rooted in a unifying Christian worldview.

The University offers a variety of undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degrees, including:

Undergraduate Degrees:

• Associate of Arts
• Bachelor of Arts
• Bachelor of Science
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• Bachelor of Social Work

Graduate Degrees:

• Master of Arts
• Master of Business Administration
• Master of Science
• Master of Education
• Master of Social Work

Doctoral Degrees

• Doctor of Arts
• Doctor of Marriage and Family Therapy
• Doctor of Ministry
• Doctor of Philosophy

Majors include accounting, anthropology, biblical studies, biochemistry, biological studies, biology, business administration, chemistry, chemistry-business, communication studies, criminal justice, computer science, data science, elementary education, English, environmental science, exercise science, history, marketing, mathematics, music, political science, psychology, social work, sociology, Spanish, and theological studies.

Vision

As a community, Eastern University will Listen... Love... Learn... Lead.

University Mission Statement

Eastern University is a diverse, Christ-centered community preparing graduates to impact the world through faith, reason, and justice.

Palmer Theological Seminary's Mission Statement

Palmer Seminary is committed to serving God and the Church by fulfilling its mission of providing theological education for all types of ministry that seek to present the whole gospel, to the whole world, through whole persons.

Student Learning Goals

Eastern University is dedicated to the following student learning goals as established in the institution's foundational commitments:

To excellence in scholarship and teaching:

• Students develop intellectual curiosity, passion, and agility, valuing the life of the mind and life-long learning.
• Students develop their critical thinking, reflection, analysis and communication skills.
• Students develop knowledge and competencies in the arts, sciences, and professions.

To the whole gospel for the whole world through whole persons:

• Students develop and expand their Christian worldview, grounded in the Scriptures.
• Students discern the ethical consequences of decisions and actions.

To justice, reconciliation, and transformation:

• Students are motivated to assume responsibility for justice and to show a transformative influence -- especially regarding social, political, and economic justice.

To responsible leadership and stewardship:

• Students are prepared to live in an interdependent world, aware of societal and global problems and committed to engage in solving them.

To Christian community:

• Students increase in self-awareness and in their sensitivity towards others and others' needs and situations.
• Students contribute to fostering an environment where diversity is appreciated and reconciliation is practiced.