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Moody Bible Institute - Distance Learning Center

Programme Detail: Developmental Psychology

Language of this entry English (USA)
Name of Programme / Training Resource Developmental Psychology
Type of Training Individual standalone programme
Reference Number GSU 3320
Description This course is a study of the psychology of human development. It is designed to provide a foundational understanding of human personality, describe the processes of human growth and development, and give an in-depth treatment of the characteristics and needs in major life stages. The course is taught from a biblical worldview perspective, therefore a biblical understanding of human nature is established at the outset of the course.
Keywords Jesus Bible Ministry Theology Human Development Psychology
Languages Programme Available in English (UK, International)
Other Languages
Country and region where programme is available International (e.g. distance learning) / All international
Area of Ministry and Focus Caring for People and the World / Caring for Children and the Vulnerable; Caring for People and the World / Healthcare
Residential/Non Residential Non Residential
Full-time or Part-time Part-time
Level Degree
Cost Range US$100,000 or more
Actual Cost $250 per credit hour
Bursaries/scholarships available No
Actual Length 8-16 weeks
Average hours of study per week 3
Methods of instruction Personal Study, Discussion boards Reading
Percentage of time spent in formal learning (e.g. lectures, structured reading, work-books, etc.) 90
Percentage of time spent on non-formal skill-based learning (e.g. learning on the job and supervised practice, etc.) 0
Percentage of time spent in informal unstructured learning (e.g. prayer times, teamwork). 10
Average number of students who take the programme per year (or, if this is a new programme, the number who can be accommodated) 30
Prerequisite Programmes
Other Prerequisites
Qualifications gained College Credit
Qualifications this programme is part of Bachelor of Science in Biblical Studies
Programme Accredited by ABHE (N. America)
Other Accrediting Bodies Higher Learning Commission of North Central Association, Association for Biblical Higher Education