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Loyola Institute for Ministry

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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Faculty Success

Professor Emeritus Guest Edits New England Journal of Public Policy

"Social Traps and Social Trust: Institutional Transformations in an American City following a Natural Disaster" is the issue of the New England Journal of Public Policy guest-edited by Michael Cowan, Ph.D. The articles in this issue examine the lessons learned from pursuing institutional change in the aftermath of Hurrican Katrina in New Orleans. Read the issue here.

Faculty Member Reflects on Recent Wildfires

Professor Emeritus Publishes Guest Column in the Advocate Times-Picayune

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Student Success

Alumnus Pens Article

Dr. Ansel Augustine had his article "It Took a Village: The Refuge That Was St. Peter Claver Catholic School" in the Spring 2021 issue of Momentum, the magazine of the National Catholic Education Association. The article pays tribute to the school and also highlights the need to support and preserve safe spaces for Black youth. Read the article here.

LIM Student Shares Chaplaincy Experience with Local Paper

Alumna Leads Successful Ministry Development Efforts

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Showcase

FaithActs for High Schoolers

Rising high school juniors and seniors are invited to engage with the relevant sciences and explore Christianity's rich biblical and theological traditions on Loyola's beautiful campus. Participants will discern how their faith can help them become leaders in support of creation and environmental justice. Participants can earn 3 college credits. To learn more and to register, click the image above.

Young Adult Ministry Webinar

Join us on June 24th at 1 pm CT for a webinar that explores how we accompany young adults who work nights and weekends or have other unique schedules. For more information and to RSVP, please click on the image above.