Master of Divinity/Master of Arts in Pastoral Counseling

In today's world there is an ever-increasing need for ministerial leaders and therapeutic services in faith-based contexts, and in settings that reflect a spiritually oriented environment. The dual MDivMA in Pastoral Counseling (MDivMAPC) program offered through Loyola's Institute of Pastoral Studies is designed to uniquely meet this need and prepare future professionals for careers in ministry and healing."As a student in this dual-degree program, you will gain a comprehensive background in ministerial leadership along with specialist competencies in spiritually-integrated clinical mental health counseling, which prepares you for state licensure (LPC, LCPC) and is suitable for standard and faith-based contexts.The MDivMA in Pastoral Counseling dual degree can be pursued full-time or part-time, in-person or online. Classes are held weekday evenings at Loyola's Water Tower Campus, which is conveniently located off the Red Line in the heart of Chicago.Because Loyola is a member of the Jesuit network of 27 colleges and universities nationwide, our graduates can access career advising services, resume and interviewing assistance, career fairs and events, and employment listings in our Career Services center, as well as at career centers at other U.S. Jesuit colleges and universities.Job OutlookThe Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Outlook Handbook is a good place to start exploring the job outlook and pay potential for clergy and other specific careers and fields that interest you.

Application requirements for the Divinity/Pastoral Counseling MDiv/MAPC include:Transcripts2 Letters of Recommendation3.0 Minimum GPAStatement of PurposeApplicants 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 - 6.0TOEFL (IBT) - 70