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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Click on the videos below to hear testimonials from our graduates on what a difference a LIM education can make!
Faculty Success
Vatican Synod Embraces Lay Preaching Proposal from International Working Group
Dr. Deborah Wilhelm, adjunct professor and member of an international working group, expressed enthusiasm as their proposal on lay preaching was incorporated into the Vatican's latest document for the Synod "How to be a Missionary Synodal Church."
In March 2024, Dr. Wilhelm joined preachers and theologians from North America, Europe, and Asia in St. Louis for a synodal symposium. Titled "The Pastoral Charge for Lay Catholic Eucharistic Preaching," the gathering aimed to generate recommendations for lay preaching during Mass.
Student Success
Graduate Student Highlighted in Louisville Catholic Paper
Paula Silliman, a graduate student in the Master of Religious Education program, was recently featured in The Record, Louisville's Catholic newspaper. In the article, Silliman shares how the program has helped her respond to a personal calling and deepen her understanding of the Catholic faith. Read the article here.
Showcase
Flourishing Podcast
The Flourishing Sisterhood podcast features conversations with sisters from the Gulf South. Each episode features a new story of spirituality, resilience, innovation, resolve, and faith in action. Click on the image above to learn more and listen!