Prospective Students
Why study theology at Loyola?
Religious studies and theology contain a rich history that is highly relevant to the world we live in today. From helping us engage with ethical questions to enabling work in social justice, theology is as practical as it is theoretical. At Loyola, we're proud to have talented and nationally-recognized scholar-teachers as part of our diverse community of exceptional faculty, students and staff. Loyola faculty are known for their commitment to teaching, the dissemination of knowledge through innovative and interdisciplinary scholarly research, and a commitment to social justice and cura personalis, or care for the whole person. Visit the department faculty and staff directory to learn more about our teachers and mentors.
Study, research, and write what matters to you!
Our 2025 graduates are great examples of our department's commitment to supporting each student in their particular research interest (see their dissertation titles below).
Dr. Deogratias Mbonyumugenzi, “Forgive as We Are Forgiven: Reframing a Trinitarian Model of Forgiveness in a Post-Genocide Rwanda”
Dr. Eric Zito, “The Beloved Disciple in Performance”
Dr. Megan Wines, "Apocalyptic Masculinity: Messiahs, Monsters, and Men Out of Time"
Dr. Zaccary Haney, “Perverse Convergences: Aelred of Rievaulx and the Queerness of Waiting”
Dr. John Loving, "'The Divine Light Illuminates the Intellect:' The Role of Divine Illumination in the Theology of Meister Eckhart"
Why study theology at Loyola?
Religious studies and theology contain a rich history that is highly relevant to the world we live in today. From helping us engage with ethical questions to enabling work in social justice, theology is as practical as it is theoretical. At Loyola, we're proud to have talented and nationally-recognized scholar-teachers as part of our diverse community of exceptional faculty, students and staff. Loyola faculty are known for their commitment to teaching, the dissemination of knowledge through innovative and interdisciplinary scholarly research, and a commitment to social justice and cura personalis, or care for the whole person. Visit the department faculty and staff directory to learn more about our teachers and mentors.
Study, research, and write what matters to you!
Our 2025 graduates are great examples of our department's commitment to supporting each student in their particular research interest (see their dissertation titles below).
Dr. Deogratias Mbonyumugenzi, “Forgive as We Are Forgiven: Reframing a Trinitarian Model of Forgiveness in a Post-Genocide Rwanda”
Dr. Eric Zito, “The Beloved Disciple in Performance”
Dr. Megan Wines, "Apocalyptic Masculinity: Messiahs, Monsters, and Men Out of Time"
Dr. Zaccary Haney, “Perverse Convergences: Aelred of Rievaulx and the Queerness of Waiting”
Dr. John Loving, "'The Divine Light Illuminates the Intellect:' The Role of Divine Illumination in the Theology of Meister Eckhart"