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 Theology Institute
- Summer Institute for Catholic Educational Leadership
- Young Adult Ministry Innovation Hub
- Flourishing Sisterhood
Faculty Success

Tracey Lamont, Ph.D., Receives Tenure, Promotion to Associate Professor
On March 14, 2023, Loyola Institute for Ministry Interim Director Tracey Lamont received notice from Loyola Provost Dr. Tanuja Singh that her application for promotion in rank and tenure has been accepted. As of August 1 of this year, she will be a tenured Associate Professor of Religious Education and Young Adult Ministry. Congratulations Dr. Lamont!
Student Success

Alumnus Ordained to the Permanent Diaconate
On March 19, 2023 in the Diocese of Portland, ME, Daniel Maloney, C.P.S., was ordained by Bishop Robert Deeley in a ceremony held at St. Martha Church in Kennebunk. Read about Daniel's journey and his ministry helping people overcome substance use here.
When sharing the news of his ordination with LIM faculty member Dr. Tom Ryan, Daniel noted that LIM "empowered me to complete the academic task and ultimately formation for the Diaconate."
Below is a video of Daniel's ordination.
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Spring Lecture Series
Join us on Thursday, April 20, at 7 pm CT for a 1-hour lecture by Dr. Emily Jendzejec and a response by LIM alumna Marysa Alvarez. To learn more and to register, click the image above.