Overview

About this degree

Christians are called to “go into the whole world and proclaim the gospel to every creature” (Mark 16:15). Lay people can do so as professionals or volunteers in churches and schools or in their everyday lives at home, work, and the larger communities to which they belong.

This Pastoral Studies (Online) degree program at Loyola University New Orleans prepares students to work in a variety of contexts, including parishes, schools, diocesan offices, secular workplaces, non-profits, or public sector work and the helping professions, such as healthcare and social work.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Practical Theology
Jewish Roots of Christian Faith (Old Testament)
Christian Origins (New Testament)
Grace, Christ, and Spirit
Church, Sacraments, and Liturgy

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-05-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

Applications for the Master of Pastoral Studies degree are accepted year-round.

Applications for the Master of Business Administration are accepted year-round.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

New Orleans, United States

Disciplines

Area & Cultural Studies Theology and Religious Studies View 396 other Masters in Theology and Religious Studies in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed online application.
Statement of educational purpose.
Résumé of work experience.

Two recommendation forms.

Are you a Loyola New Orleans graduating senior or current alum? You could be eligible for the auto admit program. The Pastoral Studies program will auto admit eligible Loyola New Orleans students who meet the following criteria:

students with a 3.0 GPA or higher and submission of a resume will be automatically admitted.

Tuition Fee

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International

15300 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 425 USD per credit during 12 months.
National

15300 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 425 USD per credit during 12 months.
In-State

15300 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 425 USD per credit during 12 months.

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

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Scholarships Information

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