MA in Counseling for Ministry

Loyola University of Chicago

The Master of Arts in Counseling for Ministry program at Loyola’s Institute of Pastoral Studies (IPS) offers exceptional preparation for those looking to become impactful caregivers in their present and future ministries.In today’s world, the need for effective and compassionate therapeutic care is as intense and dynamic as it’s ever been. As a student in this program you will be prepared to help meet that need with competencies borne from religious traditions and from the long and rich history of ''ministry of care,'' or in Jesuit terms, cura personalis.The MA in Counseling for Ministry is a 36-credit program that can be completed full- or part-time, with courses that can be completed online or on-campus.The program’s competency requirements mirror those of Loyola’s 60-credit MA in Pastoral Counseling program, but without the additional requirements for state licensure in Illinois as a clinical counselor.While courses for the Counseling for Ministry MA program may vary from semester to semester, Loyola’s extensive Academic Catalog will always house the official listing of courses, programs of study, academic policies, degree requirements, and specialization or concentration options.Additionally, this resource will provide Counseling for Ministry MA learning outcomes, showcasing the commitment to specific skills and growth graduates can expect to achieve following completion of the program.

Institute of Pastoral Studies