Graduate Certificate in Theology and Ministry
The Graduate Certificate in Theology and Ministry is awarded to persons who have completed a total of 18 graduate-credit hours of study, at the Loyola Institute for Ministry, that meet certain criteria described below.
At least twelve (12) of the credit hours toward the Graduate Certificate must come through successful completion of theological core courses in LIM’s curriculum:
The remaining six (6) credits of the Graduate Certificate in Theology and Ministry may come from any of the remaining theological core courses, focus area courses, and/or electives that the Institute offers.
Transfer credits from other educational institutions are not accepted. All program requirements must be completed within four summers. Continuing education credits – c.e.u. – cannot be applied to one’s Graduate Certificate program.
Note: graduate certificate students may elect to continue their studies at LIM beyond the 18 credits of this certificate model. Earned credits from the Graduate Certificate in Theology and Ministry program can be applied toward a Master of Pastoral Studies (M.P.S.) or Master of Religious Education (M.R.E.) degree.