MA in Pastoral Studies

Loyola University of Chicago

The Master of Arts in Pastoral Studies (MAPS) program at Loyola’s Institute of Pastoral Studies (IPS) offers a broad preparation for ministerial service and the tools necessary to engage critically and constructively in the challenges and opportunities of our contemporary lives.Embracing four areas of development - human, spiritual, intellectual, and ministerial - the MAPS degree guides you in the development of your own pastoral identity through an integrated exploration of theology and pastoral practice and prepares you for ministerial service in a variety of contexts.A pastoral studies master’s degree prepares you for service and leadership in many faith-based or community services positions. Pastoral studies graduates serve in diocesan and parish jobs, schools, hospitals and healthcare organizations, nursing homes, prisons and correctional facilities, humanitarian aid organizations, government, and a variety of community human services organizations.Pastor or ministerAdministrative church managementYouth services managerExecutive positions in human services nonprofits and NGOsHealthcare facility chaplainTeaching and other leadership positions in education

Institute of Pastoral Studies