Bachelor of Theology

Course offered 100% online

Duration: 8 semesters – 4 years

Hours: 2,980 hours

Curriculum matrix: Bachelor of Theology (download)

Training Basis

The Bachelor of Theology program at WUE – World University Ecumenical is based on the fundamentals of the human and religious phenomenon from the perspective of Christian theological reflection, considering the person in their multiple dimensions and promoting their integral formation for religious vocation, community service, ministerial leadership, and ethical coexistence.

Through educational practice, interdisciplinary projects, and theological contextualizations, the course provides students with a solid foundation for working in religious, ministerial, and community contexts, integrating theoretical knowledge and practical application in the fields of faith, pastoral care, teaching, and spiritual care.

The program offers theoretical and practical guidance in the essential areas of theological training, preparing students to serve in religious institutions, ministries, missions, and community support activities, in accordance with ethical and Christian values.

Objectives

The Bachelor’s Degree in Theology at WUE aims to equip students to:

1. understand the fundamental concepts of theological knowledge and establish relationships between theological reflection and the practical realities of Christian and community life;

2. integrate different areas of theological knowledge to analyze, interpret, and apply content in religious, ministerial, and pastoral contexts;

3. critically analyze and understand religious phenomena, articulating religion, culture, and society in light of theological training;

4. promote reflection, research, teaching, and dissemination of theological knowledge in religious and educational contexts;

5. act with ethical responsibility and Christian commitment in leadership activities, community service, pastoral care, and religious formation.

Course Structure

The curriculum of the Bachelor’s Degree in Theology at WUE is organized into four complementary thematic axes:
• Fundamental Training Axis: Fundamental Disciplines of Theology (1,760 hours)
• Interdisciplinary Training Axis: General Knowledge Disciplines (680 hours)
• Theoretical-Practical Training Axis: Theoretical-Practical Disciplines (340 hours)
• Complementary Training Axis: Complementary Training Activities (200 hours)

In total, the course is composed of eight six-month periods, totaling 40 disciplines.

Graduate Profile

Graduates of the Bachelor’s Degree in Theology at WUE will be qualified to perform community service, religious assistance, ministerial leadership, and pastoral support, with an ethical and Christian stance grounded in theological reflection.

They will also be prepared to work in different areas of the religious community, contribute to spiritual and educational formation, engage in dialogue with other religious traditions, and develop theological research aimed at systematizing and strengthening theological knowledge in its relationship with society and with religious and cultural plurality.