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Master of Religious Education
The Master of Religious Education degree provides educators with a broad and in-depth exploration of the field. The coursework combines the development of confidence and creativity in working out curricula and gives practice in crafting effective learning processes. Pursuing a Master of Religious Education degree provides individuals with a set of multi-disciplinary perspectives and methodologies to enrich their practice while at the same time earning a master’s degree from an institution with a long-standing reputation for excellence in education and ministerial formation. This program is offered both on-campus and online.
Auto [Expedited] Admit Program for LOYNO Students
Are you a Loyola New Orleans graduating senior or current alum? You could be eligible for the auto admit program. The MRE program will auto admit eligible Loyola New Orleans students who meet the following criteria:
Loyola students with a 3.0 GPA or higher and submission of a resume will be automatically admitted.
To apply as an auto admit, submit one of the following applications:
- On-Campus Graduate Programs Quick App
- Online Graduate Programs Quick App (if applying for the online MRE program)
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See what our faculty and students are accomplishing
Tracey Lamont
Recently, Prestigious Journal Religious Education, the official publication of the Religious Education Association, published faculty member Tracey Lamont’s article, “Catholic Schools as Spaces for Transformative Encounter.”
Alloys Nyakundi
Alloys Nyakundi, MPS student, came from Kenya to study at the Institute for Ministry in New Orleans because of his passion for leading and promoting Youth Small Christian Communities, or YSCCs. In a recent trio of publications, he shares that insight as it has been informed by his experiences and his studies.
Lorraine Hess
Alumna Lorraine Hess presented a workshop titled “Eucharistic Adoration: A Communal Invitation to Mission” with Fr. Rick Hilgartner at the 2018 convention of the National Association of Pastoral Musicians. A podcast of the presentation is now available. In it, they offer suggestions regarding how worshiping communities might enhance their members’ experience of Adoration.