Overview

Study developmental characteristics and sociological influences anchored in a Bible education. You’ll be able to understand the circumstances your students are experiencing—and speak into them from a biblical perspective.

Graduate in the Youth Ministry program from Moody Bible Institute equipped and ready to continue ministry wherever God takes you.

As you study, you’ll:

Focus on developing disciple-making ministries in a variety of settings.

Discover how to partner with parents to encourage their student’s spiritual development.

Form a biblically based ministry philosophy for working with youth.

Participate in effective youth ministry in a constantly changing field.

Learn transferable skills and strategies for many different contexts.

Study youth issues and how to walk with a student through them, and much more!

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Communicating Biblical Truth to Adolescents

Faith and Learning: An Integrative Study

Adolescent Psychology

Human Development

Issues and Counseling for Youth

Ministry Planning

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-07-25 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Chicago, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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105

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete and submit online application

Support doctrinal qualifications for students

Write autobiographical essays

Two references

Nonrefundable application fee

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

12750 USD / year

≈ 12750 USD / year
Out-of-State

12750 USD / year

≈ 12750 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

12750 USD / year

≈ 12750 USD / year

Living costs

Chicago

United States

1297 - 2491 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

As you study, you’ll:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Chicago

Funding

Need help with your student visa?

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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