Pontificia Università della Santa Croce

Programme overview

The School of Church Communications, established in 1996, offers a structured programme intended to prepare professionals to handle communication within Church institutions. Teaching links practical media skills with reflection on the Church’s cultural role and the theological, philosophical and canonical foundations that shape institutional identity.

What you'll study

The curriculum centres on four complementary areas:

• The nature of communication: foundations of communication, processes of shaping public opinion, structures of information organisations, language and techniques of traditional media (radio, TV, press) and new technology-based media.
• The Church in cultural context: how Christianity has historically presented and incarnated its message, and how it interacts with cultures as a catalyst for change.
• Theological, philosophical and canonical content: study of the faith’s content and its effects on the Church’s identity as an institution.
• Application to ecclesial institutions: organising communication offices, methods for engaging the Church’s various interlocutors, and presenting the content of the faith within public opinion.

Entry requirements

The source page does not list explicit admission criteria. Prospective students should consult the university’s academic guide or admissions office for programme-specific prerequisites and application procedures.

Career prospects

Graduates are prepared for roles in diocesan or parish communication offices, Vatican and curial media services, Catholic NGOs and other Church-related organisations where managing public information, crafting institutional messages and engaging diverse audiences are required.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

The site does not specify scholarships for this programme. Applicants should check the university’s Academic Guide and financial aid pages for available grants, tuition details and deadlines; general practice is to contact the admissions or student assistance office for up-to-date funding options.