MASTER OF ARTS IN ECCLESIAL ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT
PRESENTATION
The Master of Arts in Ecclesiastical Administration and Management at Veni Creator Christian University (VCCU) equips religious leaders, managers, and scholars with advanced skills to lead faith-based organizations with integrity, innovation, and strategic vision. This program blends theological principles with modern administrative practices, empowering graduates to address complex challenges in church governance, community engagement, and sustainable leadership.
TITLE AWARDED TO THE GRADUATE:
Master of Arts In Ecclesiastical Administration and Management
OBJECTIVES:
The Master’s Degree in Ecclesial Administration and Management is designed to:
– Equip professionals and researchers with advanced analytical frameworks for investigating the religious phenomenon across its historical, cultural, philosophical, sociopolitical, and institutional dimensions.
– Foster critical interdisciplinary engagement with ecclesial governance, ethical leadership, and organizational dynamics specific to religious institutions.
– Cultivate a diverse academic cohort inclusive of individuals from varied professional sectors, academic disciplines, and belief systems (religious, non-religious, or secular).
WHO SHOULD APPLY:
● Religious Leaders: Pastors, bishops, and ministry directors seeking administrative expertise.
● Nonprofit Managers: Professionals overseeing faith-based NGOs or community initiatives.
● Academics: Researchers exploring the intersection of theology and organizational leadership.
● Interfaith Advocates: Individuals fostering dialogue and collaboration across religious traditions.
Core Areas:
1: Strategic Management and Sustainability in Religious Organizations
2: Christian Leadership and Ethics in Ecclesiastical Administration
3: Social Impact and Community: The Church as an Agent of Social Transformation.
Estimated duration of 24 months
● Stage 1 – courses / components;
● Stage 2 – for the preparation of the senior paper under direct guidance of an advisor;
The examination board will take place after the above-mentioned steps have been completed. If the student does not complete the thesis, they must enter into a contractual addendum and continue paying the course fees;
The student must make at least 03 (three) academic publications during the study period, these must be published in magazines with relevance index.
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
STAGE 1:
Course / Components
Strategic People Management and Leadership – 30h – 2 Credits
Financial Management – 30h – 2 Credits
Integrator Seminar – Intellectual Property – 30h – 2 Credits
Ethics and Christianity – 45h – 3 Credits
Organization Theory – 45h – 3 Credits
Quantitative Data Analysis – 45h – 3 Credits
Qualitative Analysis – 45h – 3 Credits
Management Research Methodology – 60h – 4 Credits
Higher Education Methodology – 30h – 2 Credits
Technologies and Organizational Networks – 45h – 3 Credits
Sustainability and Social Responsibility – 45h – 3 Credits
Competitiveness and Business Strategy – 45h – 3 Credits
Total: 495h – 33 Credits
STAGE 2:
Orientation Stage
Dissertation Research and Development – 480h – 26 Credits
Dissertation Qualification
Presentation of the Dissertation – 1 Credits
Foreign Language Proficiency
Total: 465h – 1 Credits