Institute of Pastoral Studies
Institute of Pastoral Studies
Begin your transformative journey today.
The Institute of Pastoral Studies aims to be a renowned global hub for educating and forming leaders in ministry who can adapt to the rapidly changing religious and social landscapes of the 21st century. LEARN MORE
Let's Get Started
IPS 60th ANNIVERSARY: CELEBRATING, ENACTING, ENVISIONING
The Institute of Pastoral Studies is turning 60!
IPS welcomed its first students in 1964. Over 140 students arrived for a summer residential experience that was at the cutting edge of discerning and integrating the developments of the Second Vatican Council into the ministry of religious education. Over the next 60 years, IPS evolved to include degrees, certificates, and continuing education programs in pastoral studies and divinity, spirituality and spiritual direction, counseling, social justice, and more. LEARN MORE
News & Stories
ATS – IPS Accreditation
The Association of Theological Schools granted full accreditation to the Institute of Pastoral Studies.
Learn More
Experience Rome With IPS from June 1 to 10, 2025
We want to extend an invitation to the IPS Rome study abroad 2025 immersive residency in Italy, which will take place from June 1 to 10, 2025. Loyola’s Institute of Pastoral Studies offers two graduate courses in the Summer of 2025.
Learn More
Passion & Resurrection: Gospel Narratives
Refresh your theological thinking and explore the latest research from a pastoral perspective. Adjunct Assistant Professor Dorothy Jonaitis will be teaching "Passion & Resurrection: Gospel Narratives" this fall!
Learn More
Building Bridges Across Asia Pacific
The Building Bridges Initiative continues on June 20, 2024 with the fourth historic encounter between Pope Francis and university students, this time coming from the Asia-Pacific Region. You can watch live on our YouTube channel!
Learn MoreResources
Our Events
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
A Discussion with LUC M.S. Alum Erik Decker
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Academic Grant Writing Humanities/Social Sciences
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Online Bilingual MA Pastoral Studies Info Session
View Full Calendar