Non-degree Coursework in Theology
The Department of Theology offers the following two options for participation in graduate-level coursework in the program without pursuing the Master of Theological Studies or the Certificate in Theology and Ministry.
Master's Plus, Theological Studies
Through the Master's Plus, individuals holding master's degrees in theology (MTS,
MA, or MDiv) from accredited colleges, universities, or seminaries may take graduate-level
courses offered by the Theology department.
Students may take an unlimited number of courses, as long as they maintain good standing
as a graduate student (GPA of 3.0 or higher, with no more than one grade of C). The
Master's Plus does not lead to a degree, and students are not eligible for financial
aid.
Detailed admission information (application procedures, required documents, deadlines,
etc.) can be found on our Apply - Graduate Theology page.
Theology Non-degree Students
Nondegree students are those who have at least a bachelor's degree and wish to enroll
in graduate courses without pursuing a graduate degree at Loyola. Nondegree students
are limited to enrollment in eleven graduate credits. Individuals who wish to continue
beyond the eleven credit nondegree limit must formally apply for admission to a degree,
postbaccalaureate, or postmaster's program. Students may not continue to enroll beyond
the eleven credits until they have been admitted into the degree program of choice.
To avoid program interruption, students should apply after their third course, otherwise
there may be a break or semester lost in the continuity of the program. Credits earned
by a nondegree student may transfer to either the Certificate in Theology and Ministry
or Master of Theological Studies degree upon student's admission to the respective
program. Nondegree students are ineligible for financial aid.
Detailed admission information (application procedures, required documents, deadlines,
etc.) can be found on our Apply - Graduate Theology page.