Learn to Preach From Any Biblical Text
When you earn your Bachelor of Arts in Pastoral Studies—Biblical Preaching from Moody Bible Institute, you gain the ability to develop relevant sermons rooted in God’s Word. You’ll learn how to confidently preach messages from every major genre of Scripture, including Old Testament Narrative, the Law, Wisdom literature, the Prophets, the Gospels, Acts, Epistles, and Apocalyptic texts. Prepare for a future with preaching as the primary focus of your ministry.
Here’s How We’ll Prepare You for Ministry
This degree is accredited by the following institutions, giving you further confidence in a Moody education.
Association for Biblical Higher Education
Higher Learning Commission
Your Career Paths and Ministry Opportunities
When you graduate with your BA in Pastoral Studies - Biblical Preaching, you’ll have the practical skills for a wide variety of careers. You can:
- Preach in a church
- Teach others how to exposit Scripture
- Share the gospel effectively
- Serve in a ministry position
Life at Moody Bible Institute in Chicago
Here on our Chicago campus, you’ll live in an uplifting, faithful community alongside your classmates, faculty, and mentors. You’ll also:
- Deepen your biblical knowledge in every class.
- Serve in real-life ministry and gain practical experience.
- Build lifelong relationships with other students through student groups, extracurricular activities, and numerous other opportunities.
- Grow spiritually as you pursue God’s calling on your life.
Meet Our Faculty

Francisco Cotto

John Mabus
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