Overview
Pastoral Studies from Loyola University Chicago offers students a systematic and broad foundation for a variety of ministries and the tools necessary to engage critically and constructively the challenges and opportunities of our contemporary context.
Careers
The Master of Arts in Pastoral Studies (MAPS) degree program prepares students for ministerial service in a variety of contexts
Programme Structure
Courses included:
- Theology and Ministry
- Literature of Ancient Israel
- Christian Origins: An Exploration of the New Testament
- Christian Doctrine & Its History: Grace, Christ, & the Spirit
- Church and its Mission
- Liturgy and Christian Sacraments
- Christian Moral Theology and Ethics
- The Human Person and Psychological Development
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Religious Studies & Theology Christian Studies Islamic Studies View 264 other Masters in Christian Studies in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- GPA of 3.0 or above is required for admission.
- A Completed Application Form
- Official Transcripts
- Two Letters of Recommendation
- IPS Statement of Purpose
- Language Test Requirement
- Transcript Evaluation
Tuition Fee
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International
23640 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 788 USD per credit during 12 months. -
National
23640 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 788 USD per credit during 12 months.
Living costs for Chicago
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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