Loyola University Chicago

Campus Ministry

Division of Mission Integration

Steven Betancourt

Director of Campus Ministry

Damen 220

773.508.2195

sbetancourt@luc.edu

Steven Betancourt is the Director of Campus Ministry at Loyola University Chicago. He leads a dynamic team serving the Loyola community through worship, reflection, and service. In this role, he works with all Faith Traditions under the Campus Ministry umbrella (Catholic, Protestant, Hindu, Jewish, and Muslim), partnering with each to engage students in a deeper experience of faith in their lives.

Steven is a former Dean of the Chicago Chapter of the American Guild of Organists. Originally from Norwalk, California, Steven earned his Bachelor of Arts in Music Education from Whittier College in California, studying with Dr. Frances Nobert and David McVey. He earned his Master of Music in Organ Performance & Church Music, from Indiana University Jacobs School of Music, in Bloomington, Indiana, studying with Dr. Larry Smith, Dr. Carla Edwards and Dr. Marilyn Keiser. He completed a certificate program in Catholic Social Teaching through the USCCB’s National Association of Diocesan Directors for Hispanic Ministry.

Steven’s interests include running, French language and culture, exploring the great city of Chicago, and dogs (especially Boston Terriers).