Loyola Univ. Online, Master of Pastoral Studies

Loyola University,
College of Social Sciences,
Loyola Institute for Ministry.
6363 St. Charles Avenue,
Campus Box 67,
New Orleans, LA 70118,

T: (504) 865-3728,

Lay ministers working in variety of contexts including parishes and diocesan offices, secular professions including law, business, and criminal justice, or in the helping professions of medicine and social work can develop the theological and spiritual grounding necessary to become wiser and more effective ministers and leaders. Pursuing a Master of Pastoral Studies degree allows individuals to gain specific competencies in the focus area of their choice while earning a master's degree from an institution with a long-standing reputation for excellence in education and ministerial formation.