Loyola Univ. Chicago Online, Master of Arts in Pastoral Studies (MAPS)

Loyola University Chicago,
Institute of Pastoral Studies,
820 North Michigan Avenue,
Lewis Towers 360,
Chicago, IL 60611,

Toll Free: (312) 915.7400,

The Master of Arts in Pastoral Studies (MAPS) embraces four areas of development - intellectual, ministerial, human, and spiritual. In addition to a ministerial heart, effective pastoral ministers embody personal and spiritual maturity, knowledge of theology and other disciplines, and pastoral skill. This degree provides a uniquely systematic and in-depth education in pastoral ministry's knowledge base and methodologies; it provides ministers a broad and deep foundation in religious thought, and lays the groundwork for an effective and well-informed pastoral practice. Students can pursue a M.A. in Pastoral Studies through a prescribed core curriculum or in an individualized curriculum, depending on their previous experience in education for ministry.