Overview

You’ll practice serving with compassion and skill in any context. Discover how developmental stages and a child’s spiritual formation fit together and how to best minister to children and their families from a strong theological foundation.

We offer a bachelor degree in Children and Family Ministry at the Moody Bible Institute. You’ll also gain administrative skills for directing a ministry and interpersonal skills for leadership and counseling.

As you study, you’ll:

Integrate theology and biblical exposition to help children develop a love for the Bible

Get hands-on experience with children and families in ministries around Chicago

Build a relationship with your advisor as you grow spiritually and get leadership training

Help coordinate and run a yearly children and family conference at Moody

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Teaching the Bible Practicum

Faith and Learning: An Integrative Study

Human Development

Ministry Planning

Issues and Counseling for Youth

Foundations for Children and Family Ministry

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-01-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-09-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-08-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-03-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Chicago, United States

Disciplines

Theology and Religious Studies School Counselling View 50 other Bachelors in School Counselling in United States

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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

IELTS

6.5

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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

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

11970 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 399 USD per credit during 48 months.
National

11970 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 399 USD per credit during 48 months.
In-State

11970 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 399 USD per credit during 48 months.

Living costs for Chicago

1297 - 2491 USD /month

Living costs

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Scholarships Information

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