BA in Pastoral Studies

You can learn practical methods and biblical reflection skills to be a pastor

When you earn your Bachelor of Arts degree in Pastoral Studies from Moody Bible Institute, you prepare to lead a church anywhere in the world. You’ll gain the foundational skills to help you pastor a congregation. Learn practical methods for preaching, leadership, and effective pastoral care. You can get a blend of biblical reflection and practical emphasis that develops a set of skills to help you be effective in ministry.

New program: Bachelor of Arts in Pastoral Studies—Biblical Preaching degree now available! Pastoral training with an emphasis on preaching God’s Word with understanding, clarity, and passion!

Your Pastoral Studies Degree

As you study, you’ll:

Your Pastoral Studies Degree

Meet your Pastoral Studies professors

Study with Dr. John Mabus, program head of Pastoral Studies, and Kerwin Rodriguez. they’ll teach you from their years of church ministry and academic experience.

Dr. John Mabus

Kerwin A. Rodriguez

Dr. Francisco Cotto

Dr. Francisco Cotto

Jobs you can get with a degree in Pastoral Studies

When you graduate with a BA degree in Pastoral Studies you’ll have the practical skills necessary for a wide variety of pastoral positions. Serve as a:

Jobs you can get with a degree in Pastoral Studies

Financial Aid

For on-campus residential students, every class in your degree is paid for by the Chicago Tuition Grant, sponsored by faithful donors. Every residential Chicago undergraduate student is awarded this grant, worth up to $12,960 a year. Off-campus commuter students pay $399 per credit hour. Find out how to defray the remaining costs with scholarships, grants, student loans, student employment, and veterans benefits.