Master's and Doctorate · United States
Master's and Doctorate in Law, Religious and Criminal Laws Based on Religious Sciences
This interdisciplinary program explores the intersection of state penal systems and ecclesiastical rules, addressing legal liabilities, administrative procedures, and compliance regarding fraud and abuse in spiritual settings.
- Modality
- 100% online
- Workload
- 1,500 hours · 2,500 hours
- Estimated Duration
- 02 to 03 years · 03 to 05 years
- Course Language
- Portuguese / English
Program Overview
This interdisciplinary program explores the intersection of state penal systems and ecclesiastical rules, addressing legal liabilities, administrative procedures, and compliance regarding fraud and abuse in spiritual settings.
Differences Between Master's and Doctorate
Both programs are conducted in a 100% online modality with high scientific support, adapting perfectly to your academic pace.
Research Lines and Emphases
Program Objectives
General Objective
Empower students to understand the borders between spiritual guidelines and civil criminal prosecution, providing legal, process, and administrative audit knowledge.
Specific Objectives
- Study historical Canon Law and its interaction with modern civil codes.
- Analyze criminal liabilities for misconduct inside religious associations.
- Investigate methods of ecclesiastical compliance, internal auditing, and fraud prevention.
Teaching Methodology
Target Audience
Program & Curricular Matrix
1st Semester — Academic Leveling Module
- •Foundations of Canon Law.
- •Ecclesiastical Law and Religious Norms.
- •Sexual Crimes: Legislation and Practice.
- •Spiritual Fraud and Criminal Liability.
- •Scientific Methodology.
2nd Semester — Foundations and Research Module
- •Ethics and Human Rights in Religious Contexts.
- •Administrative and Criminal Punishments.
- •Intersections between Civil Law and Religion.
- •Judicial Procedures in Religious Cases.
- •Research Seminars I.
3rd Semester — Advanced Studies Module
- •Case Studies: Justice and Religion.
- •Rights and Duties in Religious Communities.
- •Contemporary Legal Challenges in Religious Law.
- •Dissertation/Thesis Guidance.
4th Semester — Qualification and Thesis Development
- •Research Methodology in Education and Religion.
- •Advanced Thematic Seminars.
- •Case Studies in Educational Technologies.
- •Religion, Education, and Cyberculture.
- •Dissertation/Thesis Development.
5th and 6th Semesters — Exclusive for Doctoral Candidates (PhD Thesis)
*Please note: This advanced module of experimental research and thesis writing has a flexible average duration of 1 to 2 semesters.*
- •Advanced Topics I.
- •Advanced Topics II.
- •Advanced Topics III.
- •Advanced Topics IV.
- •Thesis Guidance and Development.
Accreditation and Validity
Degrees are awarded internationally by UniChristian in the US. The institution provides academic transcripts and detailed credits for students.
Learn more about validityStart Your Selection and Research Process
To enter the Stricto Sensu Master's and Doctoral programs of UniChristian, you must submit your academic transcript, updated resume, and a preliminary research proposal (pre-project). Our academic committee will provide support for pairing with PhD advisors.