MASTER OF ARTS IN THEOLOGY
PRESENTATION
The Master of Arts in Theology equips students to critically analyze global religious phenomena through the lens of cultural diversity. This interdisciplinary program combines rigorous academic research with practical engagement, preparing graduates to address contemporary religious challenges in professional, educational, and intercultural contexts.
TITLE AWARDED TO THE GRADUATE:
Master of Arts in Theology
OBJECTIVES:
Provide theological training through biblical scholarship and practical ministry skills.
Integrate critical analysis, spiritual growth, and ethical leadership into professional development.
Prepare graduates for roles in Youth Ministry, Pastoral Leadership, Nonprofit Management, Religious Education, or Campus Ministry.
Develop leaders capable of contextualizing faith in diverse settings and driving transformative service.
WHO SHOULD APPLY:
- Advance religious scholarship (researchers/academics);
- Enhance interfaith leadership (clergy/community organizers);
- Integrate religious literacy into education (teachers/administrators).
Core Areas:
CA 1: Religion, Culture, and Symbolic Systems;
CA 2: Religious Pluralism, Dialogue, and Language;
CA 3: Religion, Education, Culture, and Contemporaneity.
Estimated duration of 24 months. Being:
● 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
MPRSI1- Epistemiology of Religious Sciences – 30h – 2 Credits
MPRSI2- Contemporary Ethos and Religion – 45h – 3 Credits
MPRSR1- Higher Education Methodology I – 45h – 3 Credits
MPRSR2- Scientific Research Methodology Applied to Religion Sciences – 45h – 3 Credits
MPRSS1- Nihilism and Religion – 30h – 2 Credits
MPRSS2- Hermeneutics of Religion I – 60h – 4 Credits
MPRSS3- Law of Religion – 30h – 2 Credits
MPRSS4- Integrator Seminar – 30h – 2 Credits
MPRSS5- Religion, Gender, and Body as a Symbolic System – 45h – 3 Credits
MPRSS6- Pluralism, Dialogue and Language – 45h – 3 Credits
MPRSS7- Religion and Contemporary – 45h – 3 Credits
Total: 495h – 33 Credits
STAGE 2:
Orientation Stage
Senior Thesis Research and Development – 465h
Senior Thesis Qualification
Presentation of the Thesis – 1 Credits
Foreign Language Proficiency
Total: 465h – 1 Credits