The MPS and MRE are offered on Campus, Online, and at Extension Campus sites in partnership with a sponsoring diocese or other religious institution. Students meet in learning groups led by a Loyola-certified facilitator using print and other materials prepared by Loyola faculty.
The mission of the Loyola Institute for Ministry (LIM) is to prepare women and men for religious education and ministerial leadership in Catholic and other Christian communities through professional graduate education and through professional continuing education. The Master of Religious Education and the Master of Pastoral Studies degrees are offered in the Institute. A number of continuing education options are also part of Institute programming.