Is Moody Bible Institute a Christian college?

Yes. Moody Bible Institute is a Christian college.

Where is chapel held at Moody Bible Institute?

Chapel is listed at Torrey-Gray Auditorium. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the college’s spiritual life office before you go.

Christian college

Moody Bible Institute

Chicago, IL · Private nonprofit · 4-year

Real cost

Average price after aid $22,221 a year

Median debt at graduation: $18,149 (all students)

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Moody Bible Institute is a Bible college in Chicago, Illinois, whose official pages describe its mission as proclaiming the gospel and equipping people to be biblically grounded and practically trained. Undergraduates attend chapel three times a week, must attend 40 of 46 chapels each semester on campus, and take part in a weekly Practical Christian Ministry placement in Chicago. Moody publishes a doctrinal statement that its faculty and administration are expected to support.

Faith life at a glance

A week at Moody Bible Institute

MonToday
No set time
TueToday
- 10:30AMChapel
WedToday
- 10:30AMChapel
ThuToday
- 10:30AMChapel
FriToday
No set time
SatToday
No set time
SunToday
No set time

No set time: Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun

Times as the college publishes them. Check before you plan a visit.

In the college’s own words

“Chapel at Moody exists to serve students, faculty, and staff with the opportunity to encounter Christ in worship through the ministry of His Word and the Holy Spirit.”
Source: moody.edu
“Your Practical Christian Ministry at Moody Bible Institute is your opportunity to make a difference for Christ in Chicago.”
Source: moody.edu
“Student Missions Fellowship (SMF) strives to fulfill the Great Commission through mobilization, prayer, and cross-cultural service.”
Source: moody.edu

Questions students ask

Do I have to go to chapel?

On-campus students must attend 40 of the 46 chapels each semester, not counting Founders Week.

Source: moody.edu

What's a normal week?

Chapel meets Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 10:30 a.m. in Torrey-Gray Auditorium.

Source: moody.edu

Where do I find community?

Every floor has a Life Group Leader who helps build Christ-centered community on the floor or hall.

Source: moody.edu

Can I serve or go on mission trips?

Practical Christian Ministry asks each student to serve at a ministry in Chicago once a week, with more than 200 options.

Source: moody.edu

Academic Excellence

Academic Excellence is computed for four-year colleges with at least 100 undergraduates. Seminaries, graduate-only schools, and two-year colleges are not rated.

Faith scorecard

Each area’s grade and what we found. Tap an area to see the findings and their sources.

Worship and chapel

64 of 100 points · 6 of 7 found

Yes:
Chapel services during the week3 or more a week (Chapels are typically held on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays (three a week).)
Sources (1)
1. Opportunities for Spiritual Growth | Moody Bible Institutemoody.edu/undergrad/student-life/spiritual-growth · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Chapels are typically held in Torrey-Gray Auditorium on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. and include drama, music, and messages from renowned Christian speakers and Moody faculty.”
  Undergraduate chapel is typically held Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. in Torrey-Gray Auditorium.
Yes:
Chapel attendance expected of studentsRequired, with a set number of services each term (On-campus undergraduates must attend 40 of 46 chapels per semester, excluding Founders Week.)
Sources (1)
1. Chapel and Spiritual Formation Office | Moody Bible Institutemoody.edu/student-services/chapel · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “On-campus student must attend 40 chapels out of the 46 chapels excluding Founders Week.”
  On-campus undergraduates must attend 40 of 46 chapels per semester.
Partly:
Student worship nights or praise servicesNow and then (Residence-hall worship nights are planned by the Bro-Sis resident assistants.)
Sources (1)
1. Residence Life | Moody Bible Institutemoody.edu/undergrad/student-services/residence-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Bro-Sis RA's work together to plan worship nights, outings in the city, etc.”
  Resident assistants plan worship nights for their floors.
Partly:
Prayer opportunities (prayer rooms, prayer groups, days or weeks of prayer)Now and then (Two prayer rooms are listed in Houghton Hall, and an annual Day of Prayer is held each March.)
Sources (1)
1. Residence Life | Moody Bible Institutemoody.edu/undergrad/student-services/residence-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “The second floor is divided between student housing and a general purpose room that features a fireplace, couches, lamps, two TVs, a large table for playing games and two prayer rooms.”
  Houghton Hall has two prayer rooms.
Not enough information:
Campus pastors or chaplains serving studentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Yes:
A chapel or worship space on campusYes (Chapel is held in Torrey-Gray Auditorium.)
Sources (1)
1. Opportunities for Spiritual Growth | Moody Bible Institutemoody.edu/undergrad/student-life/spiritual-growth · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Chapels are typically held in Torrey-Gray Auditorium on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. and include drama, music, and messages from renowned Christian speakers and Moody faculty.”
  Undergraduate chapel is typically held Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. in Torrey-Gray Auditorium.
Partly:
Published weekly schedule of chapel, worship and prayer3 or 4 times a week (3 weekly times documented: 3 chapel, 0 worship night, 0 prayer.)Computed from the verified chapel services, worship nights and prayer times listed on the college's page (each day a time is offered counts once).

N/A

Bible and theology

Not enough information · 3 of 6 found

Not enough information:
Bible or theology courses required of all bachelor's studentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Not enough information:
Required courses include study of the Old and New TestamentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Not enough information:
Christian worldview or faith-and-learning courses requiredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Yes:
Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in academic or faculty policy)Yes
Sources (1)
1. Educational Distinctives | Moody Bible Institutemoody.edu/about/educational-distinctives · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “In keeping with our mission, our intent is to graduate students who have developed a biblical worldview that enables them to be productive in building Christ's church worldwide.”
  Moody's educational aim is graduates with a biblical worldview.
Yes:
Bible, theology or ministry major offeredYes
Sources (1)
1. BA in Biblical Studies | Moody Bible Institutemoody.edu/academics/programs/undergrad-ba-biblical-studies · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies”
  A Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies is offered.
Yes:
A published statement of faithYes
Sources (1)
1. Moody Believes | Moody Bible Institutemoodybible.org/beliefs · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Moody's doctrinal statement reflects our belief that the Bible is the inspired, inerrant, infallible Word of God essential to every area of life.”
  Moody publishes a doctrinal statement.

Christian community

84 of 100 points · 6 of 7 found

Partly:
Spiritual life staff (pastors, ministers and professional staff)1 to 2 (One professional spiritual life leader is named on the faculty directory (the Dean); two graduate resident assistants for Life Groups are named on the residence life page.)
Sources (1)
1. Faculty Directory | Moody Bible Institutemoody.edu/academics/faculty · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Kirk Baker, DMin Dean of Chapel and Spiritual Formation”
  Kirk Baker is Dean of Chapel and Spiritual Formation.
Yes:
Retreats or spiritual emphasis weeks each yearSeveral (Founder's Week (October), Spiritual Enrichment Week (November), the Day of Prayer (March) and the Missions Conference (February) are published each year.)
Sources (1)
1. Opportunities for Spiritual Growth | Moody Bible Institutemoody.edu/undergrad/student-life/spiritual-growth · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Founder's Week is our annual Bible conference held in October for the inspiration of students, alumni, and staff.”
  Founder's Week, a Bible conference, is held every October.
Yes:
Bible studies, small groups and Christian student organizationsMany (Over 30 student groups, plus floor-based Life Groups led by Life Group Leaders.)
Sources (2)
1. Student Groups | Moody Bible Institutemoody.edu/undergrad/student-life/groups · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Student Missions Fellowship (SMF) strives to fulfill the Great Commission through mobilization, prayer, and cross-cultural service.”
  Student Missions Fellowship is a student group focused on missions.
2. Residence Life | Moody Bible Institutemoody.edu/undergrad/student-services/residence-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Every floor will have a Life Group Leader who will be a part of the floor's Lead Team and will work closely with the RA or GRA to foster and build life-giving, Christ-centered community on the floor or hall.”
  Every residence-hall floor has a Life Group Leader.
Yes:
Faculty affirm the college's statement of faithAll faculty (The published policy expects all faculty and administration to agree with the doctrinal distinctives.)
Sources (1)
1. Moody Believes | Moody Bible Institutemoodybible.org/beliefs · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Moody expects faculty and administration to agree with, personally adhere to and support Moody's doctrinal distinctives as noted above”
  Faculty and administration are expected to agree with and support Moody's doctrinal distinctives.
Yes:
Faith life in residence halls (hall Bible studies, resident ministry leaders)In every hall (Every residence-hall floor has a Life Group Leader.)
Sources (1)
1. Residence Life | Moody Bible Institutemoody.edu/undergrad/student-services/residence-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Every floor will have a Life Group Leader who will be a part of the floor's Lead Team and will work closely with the RA or GRA to foster and build life-giving, Christ-centered community on the floor or hall.”
  Every residence-hall floor has a Life Group Leader.
Not enough information:
Help finding a local church (church fairs, rides, partner churches)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
Yes:
Office or senior leader for spiritual life or Christian missionYes
Sources (1)
1. Chapel and Spiritual Formation Office | Moody Bible Institutemoody.edu/student-services/chapel · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Chapel at Moody exists to serve students, faculty, and staff with the opportunity to encounter Christ in worship through the ministry of His Word and the Holy Spirit.”
  The Chapel and Spiritual Formation Office serves students, faculty and staff.

Missions and service

91 of 100 points · 5 of 6 found

Yes:
Service or outreach officeYes (Practical Christian Ministry is a staffed department that places students in ministries in Chicago.)
Sources (1)
1. Practical Christian Ministry | Moody Bible Institutemoody.edu/undergrad/academics/pcm · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “You’ll attend your PCM at a ministry in Chicago once a week”
  Students attend a Practical Christian Ministry placement in Chicago once a week.
Yes:
Service hours or service-learning in the curriculumRequired of all students (Freshmen and sophomores are assigned a weekly placement; juniors and seniors choose one.)
Sources (1)
1. Practical Christian Ministry | Moody Bible Institutemoody.edu/undergrad/academics/pcm · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “When you’re a freshman and sophomore, you're assigned a PCM and placed in a group of students.”
  Freshmen and sophomores are assigned a PCM placement.
Not enough information:
Missions trips offered to studentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Yes:
Partnerships with local churches and ministries for serviceMany (More than 200 Practical Christian Ministry options, including churches and youth programs.)
Sources (1)
1. Practical Christian Ministry | Moody Bible Institutemoody.edu/undergrad/academics/pcm · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Exposure to different ministries (there are more than 200 PCM options)”
  More than 200 PCM ministry options are available.
Partly:
Cross-cultural or global ministry programsSome
Sources (1)
1. Practical Christian Ministry | Moody Bible Institutemoody.edu/undergrad/academics/pcm · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Experience in sharing the gospel across cultures and generations”
  Students gain experience sharing the gospel across cultures.
Yes:
Service explicitly rooted in the Christian missionYes
Sources (1)
1. Practical Christian Ministry | Moody Bible Institutemoody.edu/undergrad/academics/pcm · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Your Practical Christian Ministry at Moody Bible Institute is your opportunity to make a difference for Christ in Chicago.”
  Practical Christian Ministry is a Christian service opportunity in Chicago.

Strengths

Chapel is held three times a week, and on-campus undergraduates attend 40 of 46 chapels per semester.
Sources (2)
1. Opportunities for Spiritual Growth | Moody Bible Institutemoody.edu/undergrad/student-life/spiritual-growth · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Chapels are typically held in Torrey-Gray Auditorium on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. and include drama, music, and messages from renowned Christian speakers and Moody faculty.”
  Undergraduate chapel is typically held Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. in Torrey-Gray Auditorium.
2. Chapel and Spiritual Formation Office | Moody Bible Institutemoody.edu/student-services/chapel · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “On-campus student must attend 40 chapels out of the 46 chapels excluding Founders Week.”
  On-campus undergraduates must attend 40 of 46 chapels per semester.
Every residence-hall floor has a Life Group Leader for weekly small groups.
Sources (1)
1. Residence Life | Moody Bible Institutemoody.edu/undergrad/student-services/residence-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Every floor will have a Life Group Leader who will be a part of the floor's Lead Team and will work closely with the RA or GRA to foster and build life-giving, Christ-centered community on the floor or hall.”
  Every residence-hall floor has a Life Group Leader.
A published doctrinal statement, with faculty and administration expected to support it.
Sources (1)
1. Moody Believes | Moody Bible Institutemoodybible.org/beliefs · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Moody's doctrinal statement reflects our belief that the Bible is the inspired, inerrant, infallible Word of God essential to every area of life.”
  Moody publishes a doctrinal statement.
  “Moody expects faculty and administration to agree with, personally adhere to and support Moody's doctrinal distinctives as noted above”
  Faculty and administration are expected to agree with and support Moody's doctrinal distinctives.
Practical Christian Ministry places students in more than 200 ministry options in Chicago.
Sources (1)
1. Practical Christian Ministry | Moody Bible Institutemoody.edu/undergrad/academics/pcm · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Exposure to different ministries (there are more than 200 PCM options)”
  More than 200 PCM ministry options are available.

Concerns

No official page states how many missions trips are offered each year.
Sources (1)
1. Practical Christian Ministry | Moody Bible Institutemoody.edu/undergrad/academics/pcm · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Experience in sharing the gospel across cultures and generations”
  Students gain experience sharing the gospel across cultures.

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Campus ministry home

Chapel and Spiritual Formation Office

Address: 820 N. LaSalle Blvd., Chicago, IL 60610
Distance from campus: 0.1 mi (straight line from the campus point in federal IPEDS data)
Facilities: chapel

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Source: moody.edu, verified Oct. 20, 2026, moody.edu, verified Oct. 20, 2026

Campus ministry

Sources (2)

Chapel and Spiritual Formation Office | Moody Bible Institutemoody.edu/student-services/chapel · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“Chapel at Moody exists to serve students, faculty, and staff with the opportunity to encounter Christ in worship through the ministry of His Word and the Holy Spirit.”
The Chapel and Spiritual Formation Office serves students, faculty and staff.
Residence Life | Moody Bible Institutemoody.edu/undergrad/student-services/residence-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“Every floor will have a Life Group Leader who will be a part of the floor's Lead Team and will work closely with the RA or GRA to foster and build life-giving, Christ-centered community on the floor or hall.”
Every residence-hall floor has a Life Group Leader.

Christian clubs and student life

3 groups and regular activities · 2 on campus, 1 off campus

Service 1

Practical Christian Ministry placementsOff campus
Weekly
Weekly placements at ministries across Chicago, from homeless shelters to church youth programs.
moody.edu, moody.edu

Faith formation 1

Life GroupsOn campus
Weekly
Floor-based small groups led by Life Group Leaders in the residence halls.
moody.edu

Clubs and groups 1

Student Missions FellowshipOn campus
Student group that encourages involvement in missions through prayer and cross-cultural service.
moody.edu

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the church. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Chapel, worship and prayer

Confirm with the campus ministry

Chapel 3

Tuesday10:30 AMTorrey-Gray Auditorium · Typically held; undergraduate chapel.
Wednesday10:30 AMTorrey-Gray Auditorium · Typically held; undergraduate chapel.
Thursday10:30 AMTorrey-Gray Auditorium · Typically held; undergraduate chapel.

Times come only from official campus ministry, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 20, 2026.

Sources for these times (1)

Opportunities for Spiritual Growth | Moody Bible Institutemoody.edu/undergrad/student-life/spiritual-growth · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“Chapels are typically held in Torrey-Gray Auditorium on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. and include drama, music, and messages from renowned Christian speakers and Moody faculty.”
Undergraduate chapel is typically held Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. in Torrey-Gray Auditorium.
“Chapels are typically held in Torrey-Gray Auditorium on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. and include drama, music, and messages from renowned Christian speakers and Moody faculty.”
Undergraduate chapel is typically held Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. in Torrey-Gray Auditorium.
“Chapels are typically held in Torrey-Gray Auditorium on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. and include drama, music, and messages from renowned Christian speakers and Moody faculty.”
Undergraduate chapel is typically held Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. in Torrey-Gray Auditorium.

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What families pay, by income

Average yearly price after grants and scholarships, for students who receive federal aid.

Average net price by family income
Family income	Price after aid
Up to $30,000	$21,293
$30,001–$48,000	$23,057
$48,001–$75,000	$20,599
$75,001–$110,000	$25,676
Over $110,000	$22,897

Full cost of attendance before aid: $34,327 a year.

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Cost and value

Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.

Value and outcomes
Undergraduate students Fall enrollment (IPEDS)	1,624
Men and women College Scorecard, fall 2023	Men 54% · Women 46%
First-generation students College Scorecard	28%
First-year students from another state IPEDS, fall 2023	80%
Total students	2,216
Average net price (per year) After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid	$22,221
Cost of attendance (per year)	$34,327
Median federal debt at graduation	$18,149
Graduation rate First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time	62%
Graduation rate for first-generation students College Scorecard, within 6 years	53%
First-year retention	84%
Median earnings 10 years after entry	$45,399
Admission rate	83%
Application fee IPEDS, 2023–24	$50
Typical rent HUD fair market rent, FY2026	About $1,581 a month for a one-bedroom
Students receiving Pell grants	36%

Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.

Earnings by major

Median earnings of bachelor’s graduates a few years after finishing, by major (College Scorecard).

Median earnings by major
Major	Median earnings
Automotive technology	$67,178
Bible/Biblical Studies	$50,342
Communication studies	$48,158
Pastoral counseling	$44,522
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology	$40,561
Theology	$38,907
Religious Education	$36,770

Also offered (no earnings published yet): Other theology and religious vocations, Religious Music and Worship, Teaching English as a second language.

What students study most

Share of bachelor’s degrees by field, first majors in 2023–24 (IPEDS).

Most common bachelor’s fields
Field	Share of degrees
Theology and religious studies	100%

Campus facts

School colors
Setting	City
Part-time undergraduates	19%
Undergraduates aged 25 and older	27%
On-campus room and board (per year)	$13,410
Study abroad	Offered
Students per faculty member	14 to 1
Undergraduates registered with the disability office	About 14%IPEDS, 2023–24
Disability services	Visit the office’s pageThe college’s own page
Faculty who are full-time	35%College Scorecard, fall 2023
Endowment per student	$28,707IPEDS, 2023, per student
Dorm space	For about 67% of studentsBeds per undergraduate; not who lives on campus
Nearest airport with airline service	Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)About 10 miles away
Town population	2,711,226Census, 2020–2024
Nearest city of 250,000 people or more	ChicagoAbout 5 miles away
Typical weather	26°F in January · 74°F in JulyNOAA, 1991–2020, from Chicago Northerly Is, IL, about 3 miles away

Federal data (IPEDS and College Scorecard), except school colors. None of this changes the faith grades.

Campus safety reports

On-campus crimes reported in 2024, per 1,000 students.

On-campus crimes per 1,000 students
Category	This campus	U.S. rate
Rape	0.15	0.07
Robbery	0.00	0.01
Aggravated assault	0.15	0.04
Burglary	0.61	0.08
Motor vehicle theft	0.00	0.15

Numbers reflect what each campus reported. They differ with campus size and how reporting is done, so compare with care. U.S. rate: total reported offenses divided by total students at every institution in the report.

Source: Official data: U.S. Department of Education

Christian churches nearby

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Within 3 miles, as mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The map may be incomplete. Confirm with the church.

Questions families ask

Is Moody Bible Institute a Christian college?: Yes. Moody Bible Institute is a Christian college.
Where is chapel held at Moody Bible Institute?: Chapel is listed at Torrey-Gray Auditorium. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the college’s spiritual life office before you go.

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IPEDS unit ID 147369
Carnegie classification: Special focus: faith-related institution
Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
Religious affiliation (IPEDS): Interdenominational
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A week at Moody Bible Institute

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Questions students ask

Academic Excellence

Faith scorecard

Worship and chapel

Bible and theology

Christian community

Missions and service

Strengths

Concerns

Campus ministry home

Chapel and Spiritual Formation Office

Campus ministry

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Faith formation 1

Clubs and groups 1

Chapel, worship and prayer

Chapel 3

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