Certificate in Pastoral Studies
Online or On Campus
This pastoral studies online program is practical, transformative, international in scope, and open to students of all faiths. It 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.
Students earn Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for each course.
Students may also follow this course of study as a graduate student, earning credit hours.
36 Continuing Education Units
Certificate in Pastoral Studies
Loyola’s Continuing Education Certificate in Pastoral Studies consists of 36 continuing education units, which include:
- Theological Core Courses (18 CEUs)
- Courses in Focus Area Concentration (9 CEUs)
- Electives (6 CEUs)
- Capstone Course (3 CEUs)
Check out the University Bulletin to view further curriculum information about Loyola's Certificate in Pastoral Studies.
Admission Requirements
Review the admission requirements for Loyola's Certificate in Pastoral Studies