Theology - Loras College

Theology from Loras College is a Campus Master Religious Studies degree that prepares you for a Liberal Arts career. General Information The Archdiocese of Dubuque and Loras College have joined in a cooperative mission designed to meet the developing ministry needs of the regional Catholic Church and provide opportunities for continuing education and degree study. While dioceses and religious orders have made substantial investments in the education of priests and sisters for service in the church, there are increasing numbers of laity who are now assuming many new duties. Therefore, there is a corresponding need for levels of training for the laity as the church continues to move in the direction of professional lay ministries. At Loras, the Pastoral Eduction Program (PEP) offers graduate courses designed to meet professional needs. The PEP provides individuals with the chance to explore the opportunities and challenges of ministry, both as a special interest or as a degree progam. Among those who could make use of the program are: directors of religious eductaion; family and marriage ministers; liturgical ministersl members of boards, councils and committees; ministers in Christian initiation; pastoral administrators; pastoral associates; permanent deacons; social ministers; teachers of religious education; and youth ministers. The Loras program uses online components in order to meet the needs of those who live a distance form Dubuque, and whose jobs and families limit theri available time for class meetings. Each course is designed for 3 class meetings of 5-6 hours each, preceded by two to three weeks of work on one's own and online. View more details on Loras College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Religious Studies courses.