Master's and Doctorate · United States
Master's and Doctorate in Public Health, Epidemiology, and Religious Humanitarian Aids
This program investigates the intersection of public health, religious practices, and epidemiology, studying how faith-based organizations respond to sanitary crises and manage philantropic health services.
- 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 program investigates the intersection of public health, religious practices, and epidemiology, studying how faith-based organizations respond to sanitary crises and manage philantropic health services.
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
Prepare professionals to direct healthcare programs and humanitarian logistics, integrating epidemiological sciences with cultural and spiritual elements.
Specific Objectives
- Analyze historical cases of sanitary outbreaks and church interventions.
- Formulate crisis management plans for non-profit organizations.
- Investigate the impact of community spiritual networks on healthcare prevention.
Teaching Methodology
Target Audience
Program & Curricular Matrix
1st Semester — Academic Leveling Module
- •Introduction to Public Health, Epidemiology, and Religion.
- •History of Epidemics, Religions, and Philanthropic Hospitals.
- •Religion, Culture, and Health.
- •COVID-19, Global Governance, and Crisis Management.
- •Scientific Methodology.
2nd Semester — Foundations and Research Module
- •Cholera Epidemiology and Community/Religious Responses.
- •Ethics in Public Health and Religion.
- •Health Care and Vulnerable Groups.
- •Religious Practices and Health Promotion.
- •Research Seminars I.
3rd Semester — Advanced Studies Module
- •Inequalities in Health, Religion, and Society.
- •Community and Religious Interventions in Health.
- •Public Health, Philanthropic and Religious Hospitals.
- •Research Seminars II.
4th Semester — Qualification and Thesis Development
- •Care Management, Religion, and Human Rights.
- •Community Services Led by Religious Leaders.
- •Management of Philanthropic Hospitals.
- •Dissertation/Thesis Guidance.
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.