Loyola Institute for Ministry
Request Information Attend an Info. Session December 2, 2024
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
LIM Professor Publishes Article on Synodality and Church Organizing
Dr. Emily Jendzejec has published a thought-provoking article in the latest issue of the Journal of Catholic Social Thought. Her work, "'Protagonists of Transformation': Organizing within a Synodal Church," appears in a special edition focused on Organizing, Synodality and Catholic Social Thought and Practice.
Student Success
LIM Graduate Students Join Historic Synod Gathering in Vatican City
Six LIM graduate students experienced a rare opportunity to witness Church history unfold as they and faculty member Emily Jendzejec joined a landmark pilgrimage to Rome during the General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops. The delegation was part of a larger group of 150 representatives from 15 U.S. Catholic universities who traveled to Vatican City from October 12-19, 2025.
Showcase
Inspiring Generations
Join us November 18 at 7 pm CT for and evening of "Inspiration Across Generations: The Art of Storytelling and Listening in Ministry with Young People." Attend online or in person! To learn more, click the image above.