Carla Cortez
Director
Suzie Taracena
Academic Affairs Associate
Mission and Core Values
As the continuing education department of Loyola Marymount University, LMU Extension offers professional certificate programs, community education, and customized learning opportunities that support the academic and professional goals of adult learners and non-traditional students. Drawing upon the University’s academic, research, and active engagement principles, LMU Extension is committed to empowering communities, helping students realize their potential, and improving their quality of life. All programs are designed to address the evolving social, economic, and educational needs of our society. All coursework and programs are dedicated to expanding educational opportunities for adult learners and non-traditional students through training and workforce development programs that meet the needs of our communities.
LMU Extension's work is guided by the following core values:
LMU Extension is located in University Hall, Suite 1840
For more information, please call 310.338.1971 or visit the website at Extension - Loyola Marymount University
Center for Religion and Spirituality
Robert A. Hurteau, PhD
Director
Elsy Arévalo
Assistant Director, Center for Religion and Spirituality
Established as the Center for Pastoral Studies in 1977, the Center for Religion and Spirituality (CRS) is one of Loyola Marymount’s interdisciplinary centers, and an embodiment of the University’s commitment to serve the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, neighboring dioceses, and religious communities throughout Southern California. CRS is a unit of the Office of Mission and Ministry.
The purpose of the Center is to provide educational opportunities for adult learners that strengthen their religious and spiritual formation as ministers, educators, and leaders who are committed to service and the pursuit of justice in their own communities.
In collaboration with University faculty, the local Church, and religious leaders, the Center carries out this purpose in three ways: degree programs and continuing education in theology, religion, and spirituality with an emphasis on pastoral leadership; theological research that is interdisciplinary, intercultural, and interreligious; and outreach to individual parishes, religious institutions, and faith-based organizations.
The Center offers certificate programs, courses, and short workshops on campus and online, in English and Spanish. Professional development credit is offered for nearly all CRS courses.
The Center for Religion and Spirituality is located in Xavier Hall 129. For more information, please call 310.338.2799 or visit the website at http://crs.lmu.edu.
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