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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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 Institute
- Summer Institute for Catholic Educational Leadership
Faculty Success

Dr. Tracey Lamont Receives Course Design Award
At the Spring 2021 University Convocation, Loyola's Center for Faculty Innovation presented Tracey Lamont with the Creative Canvas Course Award. The award recognized her fall 2020 course Foundations of Religious Education as exhibiting creativity, ease in navigation, organization/design, engaging activities, and innovation.
Student Success

Alumna's Book Earns the Illumination Award
Becky Eldrege's The Inner Chapel: Embracing the Promises of God (Ignatius Press, 2020) was recognized by the Illumination Awards with a Gold Medal in the category of Spirituality. The Illumination Awards annually recognize the best Christian books from well-known publishers and independents with a passion for the Word.
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Spring Lecture Series
Join the Loyola Institute for Ministry for its virtual lecture series entitled The Demands of Encounter Today. The three lectures in the series explore the demands on us of Pope Francis’ call to create a culture of encounter. To learn more and to RSVP, click on the image above.
Online Open House
On April 20th at 7 PM Central time, join us for an online open house to learn more about our program options. Click on the above image for more information and to register to attend.Upcoming Events
Monday, March 15, 2021
Monday, April 12, 2021
Tuesday, April 20, 2021