Explore faith and social action with Xavier University’s Institute for Spirituality and Social Justice (ISSJ). Drawing upon resources from the world’s religious traditions (especially the Catholic/Ignatian tradition), the ISSJ seeks to foster personal and social renewal, a deeper theological imagination, and effective action for the creation of a more just and ecologically sustainable world.
Our graduate theology program prepares students for vocations and career options such as teaching, chaplaincy, pastoral ministry (including youth ministry), nonprofit work, social change work, and more. Students can also enroll to prepare for doctoral studies or to simply deepen their personal theological and spiritual growth.
Both in-person and synchronous online options are available. Most classes meet on weekday evenings in the spring and fall semesters, with a variety of formats in the summer.
Highlights of the ISSJ:
- Graduate Master of Arts (MA) Degree in Theology with concentrations in: General Theological Studies; Ethics and Spirituality; Pastoral and Social Ministry
- 3-Course Certificate Programs in Biblical Studies, Pastoral Care, Ethics, and Spirituality
- Synchronous Online Graduate Student Option
- Generous financial aid and tuition reduction for educators, volunteers, non-profit employees, and social/pastoral ministers
- Explore our archive of past programs and events