CERTIFICATE IN ECCLESIASTICAL ADMINISTRATION
PRESENTATION
To promote the understanding of the importance of leadership in the progress of the actions proposed to the various departments, thus ensuring the maintenance and growth of the church.
Goals:
– Present the principles of administration that the pastor must observe as a manager of a religious institution.
– Knowing how to lead a team and being aware of the legal issues that involve a religious organization is essential so that the church can fulfill its social role and not be surprised by legal issues that guide the church’s parallel actions.
Target audience:
Christians, religious leaders, theology students, and those interested in spiritual growth and deepening their academic understanding of the Scriptures, who seek a solid ethical and humanistic formation.
Duration:
12 weeks, weekly meetings of 2 hours.
COURSEWORK PLAN
MODULE 1:
- Biblical, theological and historical founddation of pastoral counseling
- Psychological and ecclesiological foundations
HOURS
CREDITS
MODULE 2:
- The ministry of counseling and its practice
- Some common problems and issues in counseling
HOURS
CREDITS
MODULE 3:
- Baptism in water
- Oneness doctrine of God
- Origins od religions
HOURS
CREDITS
MODULE 4:
- Time management and management
- Asset management
- Ecclesiastical administration and political science
HOURS
CREDITS
MODULE 5:
- Ecclesiastical vision of the kingdom
- Financial management
HOURS
CREDITS
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Methodology:
– Lectures with academic foundations in theology and human sciences.
– Discussion groups and case studies, integrating theological, ethical and social aspects.
– Critical study of Scripture based on modern hermeneutical and exegetical methods.
– Reflective and spiritual practices aimed at personal and community growth.
– VCCU’s distance learning platform, with online resources such as videos, academic articles and discussion forums.
Evaluation:
– Active participation in discussions and forums, promoting an ethical and responsible debate.
– Case studies that integrate biblical analysis with practical situations from the contemporary social context.
– Final work: Development of a project or article that integrates biblical principles with ethical and professional applications, reinforcing human dignity and Christian values.
Support Material:
– Recommended bibliography: Including titles in theology, hermeneutics, Christian ethics, and humanities.
– Celebration of Discipline by Richard Foster (for a Christian disciplinary approach).
– Ethics and Christian Theology by Stanley Hauerwas.
– Discipleship of Dietrich Bonhoeffer.
– Academic research platforms: Access to theological databases for consultations and deepening of the topics discussed.
Certification:
Certificate by Veni Creator Christian University (VCCU), attesting to participation and academic and spiritual development in the Christian Ecclesiastical Administration course.
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You can access VCCU virtual resources from any device.
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