• Post Master's Certificate • Advanced Continuing Education Certificate
Individuals who have already earned a master’s degree from the Loyola Institute for Ministry — or hold a graduate-level degree in theology, pastoral studies, religious education, divinity, or religious studies from another accredited college or university — may choose to seek an additional professional credential called the Post-Master’s Certificate in Pastoral Studies. This certificate allows students to update their theology and practical ministry skills while finding a source of personal and spiritual fulfillment.
Courses may be taken on campus, online, or at LIM extension sites. LIM graduates may reapply on-line using a one-page form. Other students need to apply for full admission. Transfer credits from other educational institutions are not accepted.
The Advanced Continuing Education Certificate in Pastoral Studies is also available if you hold a master’s degree, or a 36-credit Certificate of Pastoral Studies or Religious Education from LIM. The certificate is for students who seek a professional continuing education credential in specific ministerial areas to supplement their previous coursework.
Qualified applicants are eligible to earn the post-master’s or advanced certificate upon completion of two LIM Focus Areas (twelve credit hours). An application for the certificate is to be completed and emailed to the LIM office lim@loyno.edu upon successful completion of nine hours of course work toward the certificate (the first focus course of the second focus area).
This program consists of 12 hours of specialized study through the completion of four 3-credit graduate-level courses in two Focus Areas. Students in their third course should contact the LIM admissions office to discuss course sequencing and availability.
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Those who have already earned a master’s degree from the Loyola Institute for Ministry (LIM), one of the continuing education certificates that the Institute offers, or an appropriate graduate degree from another accredited college or university may choose to seek an additional professional, continuing education-credit credential from the Institute, the Advanced Continuing Education Certificate in Pastoral Studies. This certificate allows students to update their theology and practical ministry skills while finding a source of personal and spiritual fulfillment.
This program consists of 12 hours of specialized, continuing education (ceu credits) study through the completion of four 3 credit courses in two Focus Areas. An application for the certificate is to be completed and emailed to the LIM office lim@loyno.edu upon successful completion of nine-hours of course work toward the certificate (the first focus course of the second focus area).
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