BACHELOR OF ARTS IN ECCLESIAL ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT
APRESENTATION
The bachelor’s degree in ecclesiastical administration is a course designed to train leaders, managers and pastors of religious institutions. The aim is to train leaders and managers so that they can carry out church activities in an organized and planned way. The course offers a comprehensive approach to administrative practices, pastoral management, human resources, strategic planning and communication within an ecclesiastical context.
TITLE AWARDED TO THE GRADUATE:
Bachelor of Arts in Ecclesiastical Administration and Management
OBJECTIVES:
The Bachelor’s degree in Ecclesiastical Administration and Management is designed for professionals and researchers interested in the effective leadership, governance, and organizational management of religious institutions. This program provides a deep understanding of administrative strategies, financial stewardship, human resource management, and ethical decision-making within churches, faith-based organizations, and other religious entities.
WHO THE COURSES IS FOR:
- Religious leaders and professionals;
- Academics and Researchers;
- Educators and Teachers;
- People interested in Interreligious and Intercultural Dialogue.
ESTIMATED DURATION OF 48 MONTHS. BEING:
● Stage 1- General courses / components;
● Stage 2- Specific courses / components and the preparation of the senior paper (dissertation or thesis) under direct guidance of an advisor;
● Stage 3- Minor courses / components;
● Stage 4- Practicum Education (internships);
● The student must complete an additional workload in participating in academic events and lifelong education and extension courses to form the academic-scientific curriculum.
RESPONSIBLE PERSONS
Dra. Marcela Tarciana Cunha Silva Martins
Dean of Academic Relations at VCCU
Dra. Vivianne de Souza
Head professor at the School of Arts, Theology, and Ministry
MODALITY: 100% Online
REASONS TO COMPLETE MY ONLINE COURSE AT VCCU
- You can watch classes from anywhere in the world (online – live).
- We have interactive classes through the VLE platform, taught by quality professors.
- You are able to interact online with fellow students and professors inside and outside the virtual classroom.
- You can access VCCU virtual resources from any device.
- We have accredited degree programs.
- You can get the same experience as students from all over the world.
COURSEWORK PLAN
CURRICULAR COMPONENTS
1st Semester
Workload: 360h – 24 Credits
Introduction to Administration – 60h 4 Credits
Theology I – 60h 4 Credits
Church History – 60h 4 Credits
Organizational Communication – 60h 4 Credits
Sociology of Religion – 60h 4 Credits
Portuguese Language – 60h 4 Credits
2nd Semester
Workload: 360h – 24 Credits
General Accounting – 60h 4 Credits
Theology II- 60h 4 Credits
Ecclesiastical Leadership and Management – 60h 4 Credits
Organizational Psychology – 60h 4 Credits
Human Resource Management – 60h 4 Credits
Financial Mathematics – 60h – 4 Credits
3rd Semester
Workload: 360h – 24 Credits
Project Management – 60h – 4 Credits
Christian Ethics and Morality – 60h – 4 Credits
Financial and Budgetary Management- 60h – 4 Credits
Conflict Management – 60h – 4 Credits
Ecclesiastical Law – 60h – 4 Credits
Philosophy and Religion – 60h – 4 Credits
4th Semester
Workload: 360h
Information Systems Management – 60h – 4 Credits
Theology III – 60h – 4 Credits
Ecclesiastical Marketing – 60h – 4 Credits
Strategic Planning – 60h – 4 Credits
Fundamentals of Economics – 60h – 4 Credits
Ecclesiastical Property Management – 60h – 4 Credits
5th Semester
Workload: 360h
Social and Community Entrepreneurship – 60h – 4 Credits
Administration of Religious Organizations – 60h – 4 Credits
Ecclesiastical Accounting and Finance – 60h – 4 Credits
Legislativo and Taxation in the Religious Sector – 60h – 4 Credits
Theology IV – 60h – 4 Credits
Practice of Ecclesiastical Administration – 60h – 4 Credits
6th Semester
Workload: 360h
Pastoral Leadership – 60h – 4 Credits
Management of Ecclesiastical Events – 60h – 4 Credits
Crisis Management in Religious Organizations – 60h – 4 Credits
Pastoral Psychology – 60h – 4 Credits
Fundamentals of Logistics – 60h – 4 Credits
Human Resource Management in the Religious Context – 60h – 4 Credits
7th Semester
Workload: 360h
Administration and Digital Marketing for Churches – 60h – 4 Credits
Planning and Evaluation of Religious Projects – 60h – 4 Credits
Pastoral Theology – 60h – 4 Credits
Personal and Ministry Finances – 60h – 4 Credits
TCC I – 180h – 12 Credits
Administration and Digital Marketing for Churches – 60h – 4 Credits
8th Semester
Career and Volunteer Management – 60h – 4 Credits
Development of Ecclesiastical Leadership – 60h – 4 Credits
Strategic Planning and Sustainability – 60h – 4 Credits
TCC II – 360h – 24 Credits
Research and Development of the TCC I and TCC II – 480h – 32 Credits
Presentation of the TCC II
Total: 3600h – 240 Credits