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ATS – IPS Accreditation

The Institute of Pastoral Studies, Loyola University Chicago (IPS), is accredited by the Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools. The Board of Commissioners of the Association of Theological Schools (ATS) granted full accreditation to IPS on June 10, 2019. The following IPS degree programs are approved by the Commission on Accrediting: Master of Divinity, Master of Arts in Christian Spirituality (Professional MA), Master of Arts in Pastoral Studies (Professional MA), Master of Arts in Counseling for Ministry (Professional MA), Master of Arts in Pastoral Counseling (Professional MA), and the Master of Arts in Social Justice (Professional MA) were also approved, as were our comprehensive online (distance education) programs. ATS is a membership organization comprised of over 270 graduate schools in the United States and Canada. These schools offer post-baccalaureate professional and academic degree programs that educate people for the practice of ministry, teaching, and research in the theological disciplines.

IPS approved for membership in Catholic Health Association

IPS proudly announces that, along with our colleagues at Loyola’s Neiswanger Institute for Bioethics and Health Policy, we have been approved for membership in the Catholic Health Association (CHA). Since its inception in 1914, the mission of the CHA has been to advance Catholic health ministry in the United States in calling for access to health care for all persons, focusing special attention on vulnerable populations who are unable to speak for themselves.

IPS New Digital Communication Concentration in MAPS

Loyola University Chicago’s Institute of Pastoral Studies is pleased to announce a new concentration available to students beginning Fall 2015: Master of Arts in Pastoral Studies degree with a Concentration in Digital Communication.

Loyola’s Institute of Pastoral Studies Tweets the Bible

On Tuesday, September 30, Loyola University Chicago’s Institute of Pastoral Studies will be sending out scripture tweets every 15 minutes to promote biblical literacy and to expose the beauty of the New American Bible Revised Edition (NABRE).

IPS partners with Catholic Extension to offer "Certificate in Parish Health and Wellness"

The Institute of Pastoral Studies is pleased to announce its partnership with the Catholic Extension in offering education and scholarships to pastoral workers who are involved in ministries where they are frequently called upon to respond to the physical or psychological issues of their community. Read More ...

Institute Awarded 40 Merit-Based Scholarships to Students from Across the Nation

Each year Loyola University Chicago’s Institute of Pastoral Studies awards certain students merit-based scholarships to help them with their academic success and with their mission to better the community. Read More ...

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Books Written by IPS Graduates

In addition to the various pastoral, administrative, educational, advocacy, and chaplaincy positions held by IPS alumni, many have found time to write books. Their books stand as yet one more testimony to the influence and impact IPS graduates have had -- and continue to have -- in the lives of so many people.