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Part of Loyola University Chicago (accredited by the Higher Learning Commission); the Institute of Pastoral Studies is a member of the Association of Theological Schools.
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The Institute of Pastoral Studies at Loyola University Chicago offers Catholic graduate ministry, spirituality, and pastoral counseling degrees on campus, online, and in Rome.
Professional degree preparing students for ministry, available on campus and online.
Pastoral Studies
Broad preparation for ministerial service, with concentrations in church management, digital communication, health care chaplaincy, and religious education.
Pastoral Counseling
Professional master's preparing students for pastoral counseling ministry.
Counseling for Ministry
Master's degree integrating counseling skills with ministry.
Christian Spirituality
Master's in Christian spirituality with an optional spiritual direction concentration.
Social Justice
Master's degree in social justice with an optional social enterprise concentration.
Pastoral Studies (Bilingual/Spanish)
Fully online bilingual (Spanish) master's in pastoral studies.
Graduate certificate in Christian spirituality.
Graduate certificate in pastoral leadership.
Graduate certificate in religious education.
Graduate certificate in spiritual direction.
Graduate certificate in social justice.
Graduate certificate in church management.
