PRESENTATION 
The Master’s degree in Religious Sciences seeks to deepen knowledge of the complexity of religious 
phenomena in the world based on diversity, aiming to train professionals interested in working with 
religious analysis. Furthermore, the course seeks to scientifically delve into relevant aspects of religious 
matrices around the world. 

TITLE AWARDED TO THE GRADUATE: 
Master of Arts in Religious Sciences 

OBJECTIVES: 
The master’s degree in Religious Sciences is aimed at professionals and researchers interested in studying 
and critically reflecting on the religious phenomenon in its historical, cultural, philosophical, social and 
political dimensions. The program is aimed at a diverse public, made up of people from different academic 
backgrounds, religious beliefs (or lack thereof) and areas of activity. 

WHO SHOULD APPLY: 
Religious leaders and professionals; 
Academics and Researchers; 
Educators and Teachers; 
People interested in Interreligious and Intercultural Dialogue. 

Core Areas: 
1-Religion, Culture, and Symbolic Systems; 
2-Religious Pluralism, Dialogue, and Language; 
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. 

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.