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Communication for Pastoral Leadership

Advanced formation for ministry with young people

Online

Mode of study

3 Courses

Basic · Advanced · Integrated

Priests, Religious, Lay

Open to

VAISCOM

Details & registration

Programme Overview

Become a more confident communicator in pastoral contexts

Communication for Pastoral Leadership (CPL) is an online programme of Visvadeep, designed to develop knowledge and practical skills for effective pastoral communication.
The programme offers essential knowledge and practical skills to help participants become more confident and effective communicators in pastoral contexts.

Programme at a Glance

Mode Online
Courses Basic, Advanced, Integrated
Open to Priests, religious & lay leaders
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Four Areas of Growth

Knowledge, Christian perspective, practical skill and research come together in every participant’s formation.

Foundations

Communication processes and models, visual and digital media, media culture and ethics, and the impact of media on society.

Christian Perspective

Jesus and Scripture as communication, Church teaching, evangelization, catechesis, liturgy and missionary communication.

Practical Skills

Public speaking, writing, photography, journalism, preaching, media relations and pastoral communication planning.

Research & Projects

Surveys and analysis, pastoral planning and an extended research paper, guided by an assigned supervisor.

The CPL Courses

Three courses, each building on the one before.
01
01 Course 1 · Foundation

CPL Basic Course

The Basic Course provides a foundation in communication, covering communication processes and models, types of communication, visual and digital media, media culture and ethics, advertising, public relations, media education, news and persuasion, safeguarding, and the impact of media on individuals and society.

It also develops practical skills in public speaking, writing, newsletters, meetings, media events, media evaluation, photography and basic research.

02
02 Course 2 · Christian & Pastoral

CPL Advanced Course

The Advanced Course explores communication from a distinctly Christian and pastoral perspective, including Jesus and Scripture as communication, Church teaching on social communication, evangelization and catechesis, liturgy, missionary communication, interreligious and ecumenical communication, media and popular culture, narrative theology, Christian art and cinema, new media, communication ethics and safeguarding.

It also develops practical skills in pastoral communication planning, media relations, journalism, public relations, preaching, research and safeguarding.

03
03 Course 3 · Research & Projects

CPL Integrated Course

The Integrated Course brings together research, pastoral planning and practical communication projects. Participants undertake projects involving surveys and analysis, Church documents on communication, faith education, liturgical communication, pastoral communication planning and an extended research paper.

The course is open to those who have completed the Basic and Advanced Courses and includes guidance from an assigned supervisor.

Your Pathway

Three online courses, taken in order.
3COURSES
Online Basic → Advanced → Integrated

One Programme, Three Courses

The Integrated Course is open to those who have completed the Basic and Advanced Courses, and includes guidance from an assigned supervisor.

Course 1 Basic

Foundation in communication

Communication, media and ethics, with practical skills such as public speaking, writing and photography.

Course 2 Advanced

Christian & pastoral perspective

Scripture, Church teaching, evangelization and liturgy, with skills in planning, journalism and preaching.

Course 3 Integrated

Research & projects

Surveys, pastoral planning and an extended research paper, with an assigned supervisor.

Full Course Content

Open any course to see its topics and practical skills.

CPL Basic CourseFoundation

Topics Covered

  • Communication processes and models
  • Types of communication
  • Visual and digital media
  • Media culture and ethics
  • Advertising
  • Public relations
  • Media education
  • News and persuasion
  • Safeguarding
  • Impact of media on individuals and society

Practical Skills

  • Public speaking
  • Writing
  • Newsletters
  • Meetings
  • Media events
  • Media evaluation
  • Photography
  • Basic research
CPL Advanced CourseChristian & Pastoral

Topics Covered

  • Jesus and Scripture as communication
  • Church teaching on social communication
  • Evangelization and catechesis
  • Liturgy
  • Missionary communication
  • Interreligious and ecumenical communication
  • Media and popular culture
  • Narrative theology
  • Christian art and cinema
  • New media
  • Communication ethics and safeguarding

Practical Skills

  • Pastoral communication planning
  • Media relations
  • Journalism
  • Public relations
  • Preaching
  • Research
  • Safeguarding
CPL Integrated CourseResearch & Projects

Projects Include

  • Surveys and analysis
  • Church documents on communication
  • Faith education
  • Liturgical communication
  • Pastoral communication planning
  • An extended research paper

Open to those who have completed the Basic and Advanced Courses. Includes guidance from an assigned supervisor.

Who Is It For & How to Register

Open to those who wish to grow in pastoral communication.

Priests

Open to

Religious

Open to

Lay Leaders

Open to

Online

Mode of study

VAISCOM

Registration

Who Is It For?

The courses are open to priests, religious and lay leaders who wish to develop knowledge and skills in pastoral communication.

  • Social Communication Delegates, Directors and Coordinators
  • Those working in diocesan and religious communication centres
  • Media departments and training institutes
  • Formation centres
  • Youth animators
  • Catechists
  • Formators
  • Media trainers
The programme concludes with a 100–120 page research thesis, prepared under the guidance of an approved professor, followed by a successful dissertation defence. Participation in college seminars during the programme is also required.

Learn More & Register

For complete information about the courses, curriculum, eligibility, duration, fees, evaluation, scholarships and registration, visit the VAISCOM website.

Become a more confident communicator for your ministry.