Admission
At the Institute of Pastoral Studies (IPS), we know the importance of the decision you are about to make, and we strive to provide a seamless, streamlined admission process. We invite you to to IPS and join a community of part-time and full-time students who have chosen to pursue a graduate degree or post-graduate certificate at Loyola University Chicago.
Our rolling admission policy allows you to enroll at three points throughout the year (fall, spring, and summer), whichever is most convenient and realistic for you. To learn more about the , choose the program you wish to apply for below.
| Degree Programs | |
|---|---|
| MA in Pastoral Counseling | |
| MA in Pastoral Studies | |
| MA de Artes en Estudios Pastorales, Bilingüe (Español) | |
| MDiv (Master of Divinity) | |
| Graduate Certificates | |
| Pastoral Leadership Certificate | |
| Christian Spirituality Certificate | |
| Social Justice and Social Enterprise Certificate | |
| Spiritual Direction Certificate | |