Overview

We offer a bachelor degree in Applied Linguistics at the Moody Bible Institute. You will develop these skills through lectures and by analyzing data from different languages.

You’ll meet regularly with a native speaker of a previously unknown language to master the technique of learning any tongue. Receive extensive biblical and theological training that prepares you to effectively share the gospel.

As you study, you’ll:

Develop a deeper appreciation for the gift of language

Practice what you’re learning as you serve non-English speakers at your PCM

Discover how to analyze the structure of any language

Gain understanding of phonetics, grammar, phonology, and second language acquisition

Learn how to speak a language when you have minimal or no outside resources

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Phonetics

Theological Issues in Missiology

Grammatical Analysis

Phonological Analysis

Ministry Internship

World Religions

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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IELTS

6.5

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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

Duolingo English Test

105

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TOEFL^® IBT

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IELTS

6.5

Prepare for Your English Test

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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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