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 2026-08-25 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

Theology and Religious Studies Christian Studies View 392 other Bachelors in Christian Studies 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

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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

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Non-residents

12750 USD / year

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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

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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