Overview

Loyola Institute for Ministry / Loyola Institute for Ministry is located in New Orleans, LA, in a suburban setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree	Concentration	Sub-concentration
Master of Pastoral Studies (MPS)	Pastoral studies
Master of Religious Education (MRE)	Religious education
(Certificate)	Theology and ministry

Degrees Awarded

Degree	Number Awarded
Master's Degrees	26

Earning Your Degree

Part-time study available?
Evening/weekend programs available?
Distance learning programs available?

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

50

Applied

43

Accepted

10

Enrolled

Applying

20

Application Fee - Domestic

Yes

Electronic
applications accepted?

Yes

Applications processed
on a rolling basis?

Application Deadlines

Type	Domestic	International	Priority date
Fall deadline	August 15th	August 15th	No
Spring deadline	January 1st	January 1st	No

Entrance Requirements

Exam	Details
Master's Degree Requirements	Minimum GPA of 2.5, resume, 2 letters of recommendation, work experience, 3-page statement of purpose, transcripts from an accredited university

International Students

Exam	Details
TOEFL: Required	TOEFL Paper score: 550 TOEFL IBT score: 79

Tuition & Fees

Financial Support

Financial award applicants must submit:	FAFSA
Application deadlines for financial awards	May 1
Types of financial support available	Health Care Benefits Scholarship and/or loans Tuition waivers for student who do not receive fellowships or assistantships Career or field-related internships Financial support for part-time students

Student Body

91

Total Graduate Students

1%

International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	9.89%
Black or African American	7.69%
White or Caucasian	67%
American Indian or Alaska Native	1.1%
Asian	4.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0%
Two or more races	1.1%
Unknown	7.69%

Gender

Male (19%)

Female (80%)

Faculty

6

Total faculty

Full-time - 2

Part-time - 4

Male (2)

Female (4)

Research

Focus of faculty research:	Practical theology, ministry education, small Christian communities, religion and ecology, Christian spirituality
Externally sponsored research expenditures last year:	0

Location & Contact

Address 6363 Saint Charles Avenue
New Orleans, LA  70118-6195
United States

Contact Dr. Tom Ryan
Director
Email: tfryan@loyno.edu
Phone: 504-865-2069
Fax: 504-865-2066

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