Chicago,
IL,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Divinity - Spiritual Direction in Chicago United States | Loyola University Chicago
Loyola University Chicago
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Chicago United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
20,400
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
Loyola's Institute of Pastoral Studies (IPS) offers a Master of Divinity (MDiv) program tailored to support the educational, developmental, and career requirements of individuals pursuing ministerial leadership roles. This curriculum equips you with broad ministerial expertise rooted in Christian teachings while cultivating the relational and spiritual competencies needed to guide others. The MDiv program additionally provides customizable concentration paths for specialized ministry environments.
Upon earning the Master of Divinity degree, graduates will demonstrate proficiency in:
Analyzing pastoral situations through the lenses of scripture, tradition, and human sciences (Theology/Religious Heritage), Engaging with contemporary social, economic, political, and church structures to navigate evolving ministry challenges (Cultural Context), Applying Christian principles, discipleship practices, and ministerial approaches with personal, spiritual, and church community awareness (Maturity/Personal Formation)
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
Application requirements for the Divinity MDiv: Chaplaincy include:
Official Transcripts
2 Letters of Recommendation
3.0 Minimum GPA
Statement of Purpose
Applicants must submit official transcripts for all undergraduate and any graduate work. To be eligible for admission, your transcript must show an earned bachelor's degree or a bachelor's degree in progress. Certified copies of transcripts are acceptable, faxed copies of transcripts are not considered official. If you attended Loyola University Chicago previously, you do not need to request transcripts, we have them on record. Copies of transcripts or transcripts not received in a sealed envelope from the university are considered unofficial. If you attended Loyola University Chicago previously, you do not need to request transcripts. We strongly encourage electronic submission of documents. Official transcripts should show a GPA of 3.0 or higher. In exceptional cases, applicants whose undergraduate GPA is below 3.0 may be admitted.
IELTS - 6.0
TOEFL (IBT) - 70
Official Transcripts
2 Letters of Recommendation
3.0 Minimum GPA
Statement of Purpose
Applicants must submit official transcripts for all undergraduate and any graduate work. To be eligible for admission, your transcript must show an earned bachelor's degree or a bachelor's degree in progress. Certified copies of transcripts are acceptable, faxed copies of transcripts are not considered official. If you attended Loyola University Chicago previously, you do not need to request transcripts, we have them on record. Copies of transcripts or transcripts not received in a sealed envelope from the university are considered unofficial. If you attended Loyola University Chicago previously, you do not need to request transcripts. We strongly encourage electronic submission of documents. Official transcripts should show a GPA of 3.0 or higher. In exceptional cases, applicants whose undergraduate GPA is below 3.0 may be admitted.
IELTS - 6.0
TOEFL (IBT) - 70
Tuition
USD
20,400