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 apply 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 admission process, choose the program you wish to apply for below.

Degree Programs
MA in Pastoral Counseling	Program Information
MA in Counseling for Ministry	Program Information
MA in Pastoral Studies	Program Information
MA de Artes en Estudios Pastorales, Bilingüe (Español)	Program information
MA in Social Justice	Program Information
MA in Christian Spirituality	Program Information
MDiv (Master of Divinity)	Program Information
Graduate Certificates
Church Management Certificate	Program Information
Pastoral Counseling Certificate	Program Information
Pastoral Leadership Certificate	Program Information
Religious Education Certificate	Program Information
Christian Spirituality Certificate	Program Information
Social Justice Certificate	Program Information
Social Justice and Social Enterprise Certificate	Program Information
Spiritual Direction Certificate	Program Information