online learning
Welcome to online learning at the Institute of Pastoral Studies (IPS) at Loyola Chicago!
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A welcome message from our director Robert Ludwig, PhD |
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IPS offers two degree programs solely online: the M.A. in Pastoral Studies and the M.A. in Religious Education. Students have also taken advantage of non-degree seeking student status to take online classes as personal renewal and development, continuing education, sabbatical opportunities, or a way to 'test out' the waters at IPS. Come explore with us!
IPS prepares people for spiritual leadership in church, society and the professions. IPS offers transformative education for adult learners preparing for careers in pastoral counseling, spiritual direction, social justice, religious education and pastoral ministry.
IPS academic programs are fully accredited by the Commission on Higher Learning, North Central Association. IPS is a member of the Association of Graduate Programs in Ministry and the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities Pastoral Studies Consortium.
Online Programs
- Master of Arts in Pastoral Studies (M.A.P.S.)
- Online M.A.P.S. Courses
- Master of Arts in Religious Education (M.A.R.E.)
Resources
Tutorials
- Blackboard: Student Quickstart (PDF)
- Blackboard: Working with Files (PDF)
- GroupWise WebAccess 7 (PDF)
- LOCUS—How to sign up for classes (Video)
Useful Applications
Blackboard—Loyola University's online course management system. At Loyola, Blackboard acts as an electronic extension of classroom teaching. With it, faculty post course materials online, facilitate discussion between students via electronic message boards, and administer tests and quizzes remotely. An instructor can post as much or as little of her course on Blackboard as she wants, from a simple syllabus and course outline to multiple discussion boards, exams, and an electronic grade book. More information
GroupWise is the name of a network-based electronic mail program that provides a wide range of messaging and organizational features. It is fully supported by the University and by Information Technology Services. Loyola Students, Faculty and Staff can access their GroupWise e-mail accounts via the Web, either from a networked campus computer or from a home computer. The Web version has nearly all of the features of the network version. More information
LOCUS—Loyola's online connection to university services. Student, faculty and staff each have unique centers in LOCUS designed to provide a "one stop shopping experience" that will greatly enhance one's educational record keeping and support services experience. LOCUS allows students to enroll in courses, view and process financial information, change addresses and phone numbers, request official transcripts and more.Also through LOCUS, faculty can enter grades from home and staff members in key service offices can tap into one source to retrieve students' biographical or academic information. More information