Overview

The Pastoral Theology program of Loyola Marymount University provides theological foundations in pastoral theology, especially in the Roman Catholic tradition, and integrates the formation of persons preparing for pastoral ministry with their study of the Christian theological tradition (spirituality, liturgy, faith and culture, ethics, as well as biblical, historical, and systematic theology, and ecumenical and interreligious dialogue). Throughout the program there is a stress on the holistic relationships between pastoral theology, faith seeking critical understanding, and faith that does justice.

Pastoral Theology Learning Outcomes

Students will be able to:

Assess pastoral situations from a critical stance;

Reflect on ministerial practice in and perfect ministry skills for a culturally and religiously diverse society;

Perform biblical exegesis with attention both to historical contexts and contemporary pastoral contexts

Reflect critically on the praxis of faith and of justice within an ecumenically-minded Roman Catholic context

Situate contemporary theological developments and pastoral practice in light of historical trajectories;

Interpret the work of seminal thinkers in Christian ethics and analyze contemporary moral problems;

Establish strategies and habits for the integration of one’s own faith, pastoral practice, and theological expertise.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

New Testament Theology

Old Testament Theology

Systematic Theology

Theological Ethics

Spiritual Formation for Pastoral Ministry

Supervised Pastoral Field Education

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-31 00:00:00 , International

More details

Rolling Admission. International applicants are encouraged to submit their application at least three months prior to the first term of their enrollment.

Language

English

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Credits

42 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Los Angeles, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

The Official Online Graduate Division Application for Loyola Marymount University (you will need to create an account and you will be able to access your application after you have applied)

A $50.00 application fee
A copy of all post-secondary transcripts
A Statement of Intent - View the Statement of Intent Guidelines here
Two Letters of Recommendation Forms from persons acquainted with your professional and academic background
A notice of which Master of Arts program you are applying for

Tuition Fees

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34272 USD / year

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34272 USD / year

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34272 USD / year

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Living costs

Los Angeles

United States

1520 - 2570 USD / month

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Pastoral Theology Learning Outcomes

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