Ministry Training

The ministry degree program at Moody Bible Institute offers students preparation to become ordained ministers or priests in various Christian religious sects and traditions, to preach at churches or religious schools/organizations. Students seeking a divinity degree will have gained knowledge in the theology and polity of a particular church, church law, liturgy and ritual, principles of pastoral ministry, homiletics, evangelism, church/parish organization and management, Christian ethics, church history, and related studies. Get more details below including other Illinois colleges that offer ministry training.

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Moody Bible Institute

700 E Broadway, Monmouth, IL

Moody Bible Institute operates as an interdenominational Christian school located in Chicago, IL, which maintains a seminary for individuals seeking to become priests. Enrollment at Moody Bible Institute exceeds 3,300 yearly. Moody Bible Institute has over ten different programs available, with a Master's degree being the highest degree offered. Here are the programs with more popularity among individuals:

• Biblical Studies
• Religious Education
• Missions, Missionary Studies and Missiology
• Christian Counseling
• Ministry

Students applying for admission are most often required to submit an application, school records, as well as any requested application essays, which will then be reviewed by the admissions staff. An ACT or SAT exam may be required prior to applying, with scores within the range of 960 to 1230 on the SAT and within the range of 20 to 26 for the ACT exam is typical among students admitted to Moody Bible Institute.

Moody Bible Institute also provides services for students such as flexible courses for those with difficult working schedules, career guidance for students in need of help, and job placement opportunities.

The cost of tuition and fees at this school is close to $12,000 for undergraduate programs and $8,000 for graduate students, but may change yearly. Students should to visit the school's net price calculator to better understand their personal tuition costs. Housing may be provided for students who wish to live on-campus for around a cost of $5,600 per year. Moody Bible Institute may help with costs by offering financial aid for those that qualify as loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

Moody Bible Institute has been accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission since 2005. To read more and get consumer disclosures, you can visit moody.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Ministry Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Moody Bible Institute offers a master's degree program in ministry.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Clergy

Description

Conduct religious worship and perform other spiritual functions associated with beliefs and practices of religious faith or denomination. Provide spiritual and moral guidance and assistance to members.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, clergy employment is expected to grow at a rate of 5.6% from 2014 to 2024

Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in philosophy, religion, and theology. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).