Overview

Christians are called to “go into the whole world and proclaim the gospel to every creature” (Mark 16:15). Lay people can do so as professionals or volunteers in churches and schools or in their everyday lives at home, work, and the larger communities to which they belong.

Key Facts

This Pastoral Studies (Online) degree program at Loyola University New Orleans 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.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Practical Theology
Jewish Roots of Christian Faith (Old Testament)
Christian Origins (New Testament)
Grace, Christ, and Spirit
Church, Sacraments, and Liturgy

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00
Starting 2026-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

New Orleans, United States

Disciplines

Area & Cultural Studies Theology and Religious Studies Christian Studies View 291 other Masters in Christian Studies in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed online application.
Statement of educational purpose.
Résumé of work experience.

Two recommendation forms.

Are you a Loyola New Orleans graduating senior or current alum? You could be eligible for the auto admit program. The Pastoral Studies program will auto admit eligible Loyola New Orleans students who meet the following criteria:

students with a 3.0 GPA or higher and submission of a resume will be automatically admitted.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

15300 USD / full

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Out-of-State

15300 USD / full

≈ 15300 USD / full
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

15300 USD / full

≈ 15300 USD / full

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Key information

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