Loyola Institute for Ministry offers two master's degrees and three dual master's degrees.
Master of Religious Education (MRE) | 36 credit hours
- Online
- On Campus
On-campus study is organized through intentional cohorts; individuals interested in studying on campus are encouraged to contact the program director to explore cohort formation and availability. - Degree Worksheet»
Master of Pastoral Studies (MPS) | 36 credit hours
- Online
- On Campus
On-campus study is organized through intentional cohorts; individuals interested in studying on campus are encouraged to contact the program director to explore cohort formation and availability. - Degree Worksheet»
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Non-Baccalaureate Exception
As many as 15% of the students in the Master of Pastoral Studies and Master of Religious Education programs may be admitted to graduate study without a baccalaureate degree. A candidate applying to the program under this exception to the usual admission requirements must have at least 91 undergraduate credits total, including at least 6 undergraduate credits in English, at least 3 undergraduate credits in mathematics, and at least 3 undergraduate credits in science. The candidate's minimum GPA must be 3.0 or greater. In addition, the candidate must have at least five documented years of ministry experience. A candidate admitted under this exception would be admitted on probation.
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