Loyola Institute for Ministry
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What are you called to?
Vocation is "where your deep gladness and the world's deep hunger meet." Where is that for you? In learning more about faith? Drawing closer to God? Making a difference in the Church and the world?
LIM can help you discern your vocation. In addition, our affordable courses are grounded in the best in Catholic theology, inspired by Pope Francis's commitment to creation and justice, and animated by Ignatian spirituality. They are transformative and practical. Dynamic on-campus and online learning communities make your studies come alive.
As you respond to God's call, you will have the chance to focus your studies in an area of specialization, such as Youth and Young Adult Ministry, Religion and Ecology, Religious Education, Spirituality, Digital Culture and Ministry, and more.
Our programs equip you for jobs in chaplaincy, teaching, or church and non-profit work. On their own or as part of dual degrees with Business, Counseling, or Criminal Justice, they can help you see work in any field as a ministry and so help you live out your baptismal call to Christian action that offers hope and healing to a world in such need today.
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Applications are accepted year-round for enrollment in Fall, Spring, and Summer terms. Application deadlines are August 1, January 1, May 1.
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Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
 
Click on the videos below to hear testimonials from our graduates on what a difference a LIM education can make!
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Programs of Study
- Master of Religious Education
 - Master of Pastoral Studies
 - Master of Pastoral Studies/Master of Business Administration
 - Master of Pastoral Studies/Master of Science in Counseling
 - Master of Pastoral Studies/Master of Criminal Justice
 - Dual Bachelor's and Master's Degrees
 - Bachelor of Arts in Ministry and Theology
 - Continuing Education Certificates
 - Graduate Credit Certificates
 - FaithActs Summer Youth Theology Institute
 - Summer Institute for Catholic Educational Leadership
 - Young Adult Ministry Innovation Hub
 - Flourishing Sisterhood
 
Faculty Success
"SENT" and Heard: Claire Gallagher Reflects on Teen Vocational Discernment
The Loyola Institute for Ministry is thrilled to celebrate Claire Gallagher, Associate Project Director of Flourishing Sisterhood, on her recent publication in the Fall 2025 issue of Accompany, the official magazine of the National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry (NFCYM).
Student Success
LIM Alumna Sarah Mernaugh Named University Minister for Retreats and Ignatian Life Communities
We are proud to celebrate the recent success of Sarah Mernaugh, a graduate of the Loyola Institute for Ministry (LIM), who has been hired by Loyola University New Orleans as the new University Minister for Retreats and Ignatian Life Communities.
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	Join LIM at Orlando Events
If you’re in the Orlando area, we invite you to join us for a weekend of conversation and learning on October 24 and 25. On Friday, October 24, enjoy an engaging evening with Dr. Tom Ryan at Annunciation Catholic Church in Altamonte Springs. El sábado 25 de octubre, los invitamos a compartir una mañana especial con la familia LIMEX en Orlando, dirigida por el profesor de LIM Francisco Castillo. Click on the image to learn more. Haz clic en la imagen de arriba para obtener más información.
	



