Bachelor of Arts in Youth Ministry

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Prepare to Disciple Youth to Follow Christ

You can prepare to disciple and equip youth for a lifetime of following Christ when you earn your Bachelor of Arts in Youth Ministry from Moody Bible Institute. Study developmental characteristics and sociological influences anchored in a Bible education. You’ll be able to understand the circumstances your students are experiencing—and speak into them from a biblical perspective. Learn ministry planning techniques and teaching methods from professors with decades of practical experience who know your name and pour into your life.

Graduate equipped and ready to continue ministry wherever God takes you.

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Here’s How We’ll Prepare You for Ministry

With a BA in Youth Ministry, you will be able to:
Focus on developing disciple-making ministries in a variety of settings.
Discover how to partner with parents to encourage their student’s spiritual development.
Form a biblically based ministry philosophy for working with youth.
Participate in effective youth ministry in a constantly changing field.
Learn transferable skills and strategies for many different contexts.
Study youth issues and how to walk with a student through them, and much more!

This degree is accredited by the following institutions, giving you further confidence in a Moody education.

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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.

Learn More about Life at Moody Bible Institute in Chicago 

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