Theology and Leadership for Social Action

Baccalaureate

The program in Theology and Leadership for Social Action develops committed and caring leaders capable of creating and transforming in a liberating way pastoral practices or practices of governance and social management in an honest way and focused on the search for the common good. It provides its students with a theoretical and practical education in both the theological-spiritual and pastoral areas that includes experiences of voluntary social leadership and training in community management.

This Program has the responsibility of contributing to the improvement of the quality of ecclesiastical management and of Puerto Rican society in general through significant supportive leadership, which creatively contributes to the promotion of values, human promotion and social transformation in public or private service institutions, as well as in social groups, community initiatives and the ecclesiastical sphere.

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Curriculum

The Bachelor of Arts in Theology and Leadership for Social Action curriculum prepares students with the theological knowledge and pastoral skills that will enable them to assume supportive leadership in society and their profession, successfully complete graduate studies, and function as responsible, honest, compassionate, creative, and entrepreneurial citizens. The program offers theoretical and practical education in both the theological-spiritual and pastoral areas that includes experiences in voluntary social leadership and training in community management.

Duration and Modality

The Bachelor of Arts in Theology and Leadership for Social Action consists of 120 credits to be completed in 4 years. Courses and workshops are offered in person.

Credits:

General Requirements (RG): 39 credits
Institutional Requirements (RI): 27 credits
Concentration Requirements (CR): 36 credits
Exploration (EX): 18 credits

TOTAL CREDITS: 120

Skills Acquired

Applies knowledge in systematic theology from the liberating Latin American angle, participatory pastoral care, supportive leadership, development of integral spirituality and social entrepreneurship.
Critically analyzes the ecclesial and/or social environment for the creation and coordination of projects aimed at social reconciliation, reparation of victims, and, ultimately, the promotion of justice and peace.
To propose literature and creative writing as tools for reflecting on the human condition, developing unique perspectives, including diverse voices, and promoting social transformation.
Make interpersonal and social action decisions based on discernment and social analysis.
Uses appropriate spiritual, ecclesiological, pastoral and social resources for research as support components for social action decision-making.
It integrates new trends in the area of ​​integral spirituality, supportive leadership, participatory pastoral care and social entrepreneurship into the planning process of social and pastoral action.
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Job opportunities

Coordinator of pastoral projects in educational institutions
Coordinator of social projects in non-profit organizations
Community Initiative and Faith-Based Project Coordinator
Social and community manager
Spiritual Advisor
Educator on issues of solidarity, justice and peace
Teacher of Religion or related branches
Graduate studies in Theology both in Puerto Rico and abroad
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Department Contact

Dr. Yamil Samalot Rivera, OP

Assistant Professor | Coordinator of Theological Reflection and Research
yamil.samalot@sagrado.edu

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