Wondering How to Apply to Moody Theological Seminary Online?

At Moody Theological Seminary, we want to connect with students who are passionate about the gospel and ready to transform the world for Christ. It’s not hard to apply to Moody, but there are some things you should know to make the process as smooth as possible.

Learn more about the application process

Application Deadlines

To ensure your application can be considered for the semester of your choice, please have all reference forms and transcripts postmarked by the following dates:

Online Session Application Deadline
Fall Semester 1st eight-week term July 24
Fall Semester 2nd eight-week term September 25
Spring Semester 1st eight-week term December 7
Spring Semester 2nd eight-week term February 19
Summer Semester eight-week term April 22

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Have Questions?

We are here to help. For more information feel free to contact our Admissions office at: (800) 967-4624 or (312) 329-4400 or admissions@moody.edu.

Application Process

To be considered for admission, you must be a follower of Jesus Christ and actively participate in a Protestant church. No previous undergraduate theological education is required. In addition, the following items below are required as part of the application process:

Applying for Admission

  1. Complete and submit online application.
  2. Support doctrinal qualifications for students.
  3. Write autobiographical essays.
  4. Provide two references.
  5. Submit nonrefundable application fee.

 

Next steps if you are a:

Future Student

  1. Provide all transcripts.

International Student

  1. Take the English proficiency exam.
  2. Provide official evaluated transcripts.

Learn More about International Student Requirements

Doctor of Ministry Applicant

  1. Provide applicable ministry experience.
  2. Submit 3,000 word essay writing sample.

All Programs

Associate in Children and Family Ministry
Associate in Crisis and Trauma Care
Associate in Human Services
Associate in Intercultural Studies
Associate in TESOL
Bachelor of Arts in Applied Linguistics
Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Languages
Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies
Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies—Music Emphasis
Bachelor of Arts in Children and Family Ministry
Bachelor of Arts in Communications Degree
Bachelor of Arts in Crisis and Trauma Care
Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education
Bachelor of Arts in Human Service
Bachelor of Arts in Intercultural Studies
Bachelor of Arts in Jewish Studies
Bachelor of Arts in Ministry to Women
Bachelor of Arts in Missional Leadership—InterdisciplinaryBachelor of Arts in Missional Leadership—Nonprofit Management

Bachelor of Arts in Music—Music Ministry
Bachelor of Arts in Music—Worship and Media Arts
Bachelor of Arts in Pastoral Studies
Bachelor of Arts in Pastoral Studies—Biblical Preaching
Bachelor of Arts in TESOL
Bachelor of Arts in Theology
Bachelor of Arts in Youth Ministry Degree
Bachelor of Science in Integrated Ministry Studies
Bachelor of Science in Missionary Aviation Technology—FlightBachelor of Science in Missionary Aviation Technology—Maintenance
Certificate in Biblical and Theological Studies
Certificate in Children and Family Ministry
Certificate in Crisis and Trauma Care
Certificate in Disability Ministry
Certificate in Human Services
Certificate in Intercultural Studies
Certificate in Ministry to Women
Certificate in Worship Leading

Associate in Biblical Studies
Associate in Children and Family Ministry
Associate in Crisis and Trauma Care
Associate in Human Services
Associate in Intercultural Studies
Bachelor of Science in Biblical Studies
Bachelor of Science in Cultural Engagement
Bachelor of Science in Integrated Ministry Studies
Bachelor of Science in Ministry Leadership—Children and Family Ministry
Bachelor of Science in Ministry Leadership—Crisis and Trauma Care
Bachelor of Science in Ministry Leadership—Disability Ministry
Bachelor of Science in Ministry Leadership—Human Services
Bachelor of Science in Ministry Leadership—Leadership

Bachelor of Science in Ministry Leadership—Ministry to Women
Bachelor of Science in Ministry Leadership—Preaching
Bachelor of Science in Theological Studies
Certificate in Biblical Studies
Certificate in Children and Family Ministry
Certificate in Crisis and Trauma Care
Certificate in Disability Ministry
Certificate in Human Services
Certificate in Intercultural Studies
Certificate in Ministry Leadership
Certificate in Ministry to Women
Certificate in Worship Leading
Pre-College

Doctor of Ministry—Biblical Preaching
Doctor of Ministry—Christian Community DevelopmentDoctor of Ministry—Executive Leadership and Ministerial Management
Doctor of Ministry—Interdisciplinary Studies
Doctor of Ministry—Pastoral Care and Counseling
Graduate Certificate in Biblical Foundation
Graduate Certificate in Biblical Languages—New Testament
Graduate Certificate in Biblical Languages—Old Testament
Graduate Certificate in Biblical Preaching
Graduate Certificate in Biblical Spiritual Formation and Discipleship
Graduate Certificate in Biblical Studies
Graduate Certificate in Christian Community Development
Graduate Certificate in Christian Counseling
Graduate Certificate in Church Planting
Graduate Certificate in Marriage, Family, and Couples Counseling
Graduate Certificate in Ministry Leadership
Graduate Certificate in New Testament Studies
Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Administration and Leadership
Graduate Certificate in Old Testament Studies
Graduate Certificate in Pastoral Studies
Graduate Certificate in Theological Studies
Graduate Certificate in Trauma-Informed Counseling
Master of Arts in Biblical and Theological Studies
Master of Arts in Biblical Spiritual Formation and Discipleship
Master of Arts in Biblical Studies

Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling—Marriage, Family, and Couple Counseling
Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling—Trauma-Informed Counseling
Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology
Master of Arts in Ministry Leadership
Master of Arts in Ministry Studies—Christian Counseling
Master of Arts in Ministry Studies—Interdisciplinary
Master of Arts in Ministry Studies—Leadership
Master of Arts in Ministry Studies—Ministry Entrepreneurship
Master of Arts in Ministry Studies—Missions
Master of Arts in Nonprofit Administration and Leadership
Master of Arts in Pastoral Studies—Advanced Track
Master of Arts in Pastoral Studies—Biblical Preaching
Master of Arts in Pastoral Studies—Pastoral Ministry
Master of Divinity—Biblical Languages
Master of Divinity—Biblical Preaching
Master of Divinity—Biblical Spiritual Formation and Discipleship
Master of Divinity—Interdisciplinary Studies
Master of Divinity—Ministry Leadership
Master of Divinity—Nonprofit Administration and Leadership
Master of Divinity—Pastoral Studies
Master of Theological Studies—New Testament
Master of Theological Studies—Old Testament

Doctor of Ministry—Biblical Preaching
Doctor of Ministry—Christian Community DevelopmentDoctor of Ministry—Executive Leadership and Ministerial Management
Doctor of Ministry—Interdisciplinary Studies
Doctor of Ministry—Pastoral Care and Counseling
Graduate Certificate in Biblical Foundation
Graduate Certificate in Biblical Languages—New Testament
Graduate Certificate in Biblical Languages—Old Testament
Graduate Certificate in Biblical Preaching
Graduate Certificate in Biblical Spiritual Formation and Discipleship
Graduate Certificate in Biblical Studies
Graduate Certificate in Christian Community Development
Graduate Certificate in Christian Counseling
Graduate Certificate in Church Planting
Graduate Certificate in Ministry Leadership
Graduate Certificate in New Testament Studies
Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Administration and Leadership
Graduate Certificate in Old Testament Studies
Graduate Certificate in Pastoral Studies
Graduate Certificate in Theological Studies
Master of Arts in Biblical Spiritual Formation and Discipleship
Master of Arts in Biblical Studies

Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology
Master of Arts in Ministry Leadership
Master of Arts in Ministry Studies—Christian Counseling
Master of Arts in Ministry Studies—Interdisciplinary
Master of Arts in Ministry Studies—Leadership
Master of Arts in Ministry Studies—Ministry Entrepreneurship
Master of Arts in Ministry Studies—Missions
Master of Arts in Nonprofit Administration and Leadership
Master of Arts in Pastoral Studies—Advanced Track
Master of Arts in Pastoral Studies—Biblical Preaching
Master of Arts in Pastoral Studies—Pastoral Ministry
Master of Divinity—Biblical Languages
Master of Divinity—Biblical Preaching
Master of Divinity—Biblical Spiritual Formation and Discipleship
Master of Divinity—Interdisciplinary Studies
Master of Divinity—Ministry Leadership
Master of Divinity—Nonprofit Administration and Leadership
Master of Divinity—Pastoral Studies
Master of Theological Studies—New Testament
Master of Theological Studies—Old Testament

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