FAESP

What FAESP does

FAESP (Faculdade Evangélica de São Paulo) is a private Brazilian higher-education institution founded in 1980 and headquartered in Belenzinho, São Paulo. It delivers undergraduate programs (Bacharel em Teologia and Licenciatura em Pedagogia), a postgraduate specialization in Old Testament Theology (recognized by MEC, scheduled to start August 2026), correspondence-based Basic Theology, Portuguese language leveling, an ENEM essay-prep course (Start Nota Mil), and a free Cursos Livres platform. The institution is MEC-recognized (Portaria Nº 778, July 28, 2021) and serves primarily Pentecostal students preparing for ministry and pedagogy careers, with credentials recognized by CGADB and Ministério do Belém.

The institution operates a distributed delivery model combining a main presencial campus in São Paulo, a network of over 50 extension centers across São Paulo state and into Rio Grande do Sul (Canela) and Minas Gerais, and online learning via faesp.online, cursoslivres-faesp.org, and the Unimestre learning management system. Sub-brands include the academic journal Teologia em Revista, the Centro de Pesquisa Pentecostal (CPP) research center with three research lines (launched February 2024), and the Centro de Apoio Psicopedagógico (CAP) student support center. Technology stack is conventional and content-driven: Wix-hosted websites, a third-party LMS, and a YouTube channel ('No Ar com a FAESP') for theological webinars and Assembleian Pentecostal programming.

Commercially, FAESP runs a sales-led, monthly subscription tuition model with publicly disclosed pricing (R$504–R$600/month for theology, R$130/month for correspondence). Go-to-market relies on the institutional website, WhatsApp direct contact, church-community referrals, and extension-center coordinators. Revenue is not publicly disclosed and no external funding has been raised; the institution is self-sustaining on tuition. Marketing is content-led through YouTube and Facebook/Instagram, targeting individual student-consumers within the Assembleian Pentecostal ecosystem.

Name

FAESP

Legal name

Faculdade Evangélica de São Paulo

Website

https://www.faesp.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

FAESP (Faculdade Evangélica de São Paulo) is a private Brazilian higher-education institution founded in 1980 that delivers MEC-recognized undergraduate and postgraduate programs in Theology and Pedagogy, correspondence courses, and free courses to Pentecostal students across a 50+ extension-center network in São Paulo, Rio Grande do Sul, and Minas Gerais.

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Product category

Theological Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Denominational Theological Colleges (e.g., Catholic, Orthodox, Protestant, Evangelical) (EDAHAKAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Christian Colleges with Theological Programs (EDAHAKAG), Seminaries (Graduate Theology & Ministry) (EDAHAKAA)

Keywords

• Theological education
• Evangelical higher education
• Distance learning courses
• Ministerial training
• Pedagogy degree programs

Headquarters

HQ city

São Paulo

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

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Markets served

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B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Undergraduate Tuition: Monthly tuition fees from undergraduate programs including Bacharel em Teologia and Licenciatura em Pedagogia. Diurno period at R$ 600/month, Integral period at R$ 504/month.
2. Distance Learning Courses: Revenue from correspondence and online courses including Básico em Teologia por Correspondência at R$ 130/month or R$ 2,080 total (16 months), with free courses also offered.
3. Graduate/Postgraduate Programs: Revenue from postgraduate specialization courses such as Pós-Graduação em Teologia do Antigo Testamento, recognized by MEC.

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Core offering

FAESP is a private evangelical higher education institution that offers MEC-recognized undergraduate degrees in Theology (Bacharel em Teologia) and Pedagogy (Licenciatura em Pedagogia), postgraduate specialization in Old Testament Theology, and a portfolio of supplementary courses including correspondence/online basic theology programs, Portuguese leveling, and ENEM preparation. The institution delivers education through presencial classes at its São Paulo main campus and extension centers, distance learning platforms, and supports students with psychopedagogical services and Pentecostal theological research through the CPP and Teologia em Revista journal.

Product overview

FAESP is a religious educational institution offering a unified portfolio of theological and pedagogical education products. The core offerings include undergraduate programs (Bacharel em Teologia and Licenciatura em Pedagogia), a postgraduate program in Old Testament Theology, and a suite of supplementary products including basic and advanced theology correspondence courses, Portuguese language leveling, and ENEM essay preparation. The institution also operates specialized sub-brands: the Pentecostal Research Center (CPP) for academic research, the academic journal Teologia em Revista for scholarly publication, and the Psychopedagogical Support Center (CAP) for student wellness services. Courses are delivered through the main FAESP platform and the separate Cursos Livres platform.

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Brands

• Teologia em Revista: Official academic journal of FAESP publishing articles by faculty and students in the scope of Evangelical Theology
• Centro de Pesquisa Pentecostal (CPP)
• CAP - Centro de Apoio Psicopedagógico
• Start Nota Mil
• Cursos Livres FAESP

Products and services

• Bacharel em Teologia Undergraduate Bachelor of Theology program recognized by MEC, preparing students for pastoral ministry, religious leadership, and theological scholarship. The 4-year daytime program operates Monday to Thursday from 08:30 to 11:30, while the integral track spans 5 years on Saturdays from 08:00 to 18:00. Pricing is R$ 504/month for the integral period or R$ 600/month for the daytime period.
• Licenciatura em Pedagogia Undergraduate Pedagogy degree program preparing students for teaching and educational roles in various pedagogical contexts, including religious education specialists. Targets students seeking accredited teaching careers with flexible scheduling.
• Pós-Graduação em Teologia - Antigo Testamento Postgraduate specialization program in Old Testament Theology recognized by MEC, designed for ministry professionals and theology graduates seeking advanced biblical scholarship. Two-semester program offered in the evening (Monday and Tuesday 19h-22h) with some EAD components on Fridays, starting August 2026.
• Nivelamento de Português Portuguese language leveling course providing comprehensive knowledge of Portuguese language fundamentals including literary genres, textual characteristics, grammar, and reading and writing techniques. Designed for students needing language preparation before or alongside their degree studies.
• Curso Básico em Teologia por Correspondência Basic Theology correspondence course delivered via 16 e-books covering topics including Bibliology, Old and New Testament overviews, Homiletics, Theology, Christology, Pneumatology, Apologetics, Hermeneutics, Ecclesiology, Missiology, Anthropology, Hamartiology, Soteriology, and Eschatology. Priced from R$ 130/month with a 16- to 20-month completion window. Designed for individuals seeking accessible theological education at their own pace.
• Start Nota Mil Online ENEM essay preparation course designed to help students achieve a perfect score (1000) on the Brazilian national exam. Course runs approximately 10 hours and is delivered entirely online with a certificate upon completion.
• Cursos Livres Free courses including Ministerial Training, online theology courses, Biblical Hebrew introduction, and other professional qualification programs offered through a separate dedicated platform. Functions as both a community service and a funnel toward FAESP's paid programs.

Quantifiable outcome

• MEC-recognized Bacharel em Teologia degree with Portaria nº 778 de 28 de julho de 2021 official recognition
• +1 more outcomes

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Direct peers

• Faculdade Teológica Batista de São Paulo (FATEO): Brazilian evangelical theological faculty offering undergraduate and graduate theology programs; directly comparable to FAESP in denomination, MEC-recognized degree structure, and student persona (ministerial candidates).
• Faculdade Batista do Paraná: Evangelical theological institution in Southern Brazil offering undergraduate and graduate theology programs; comparable confessional scope, MEC-recognized credentials, and target student profile as FAESP.
• Escola Superior de Teologia (EST): Lutheran-affiliated theological school in São Leopoldo offering accredited theology programs; directly comparable as a confessional Brazilian higher education institution focused on ministry formation.
• Faculdade Teológica Sul Americana (FTSA): Reformed-evangelical theological college offering undergraduate and postgraduate programs with MEC recognition; comparable to FAESP in mission, course catalog, and student persona.
• Faculdade UNIDA: Brazilian confessional higher education institution offering undergraduate and graduate programs with multiple campuses; comparable as a private faith-based faculdade structure with diversified program portfolio.
• Seminário Teológico Batista do Sul do Brasil: Baptist seminary offering ministerial formation in Southern Brazil; comparable to FAESP as a confessional theological training provider targeting ministry candidates, though with smaller program breadth.
• Faculdade de Teologia Integrada (FATIN): Pentecostal-aligned theological faculty offering MEC-recognized programs; directly comparable to FAESP in denomination, target student (ministerial candidates), and program structure (theology degrees with extension/correspondence modalities).

Broad incumbents

• Universidade Metodista de São Paulo (UMESP): Larger Methodist-affiliated university with broader undergraduate portfolio but including theology programs; comparable in confessional Brazilian higher education positioning, but with significantly wider scope than FAESP's specialist focus.
• Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie: Major Presbyterian-affiliated research university in São Paulo with postgraduate programs including theology/education; broadly comparable as a confessional Brazilian higher education institution, but operates at substantially larger scale than FAESP.
• Centro Universitário Adventista de São Paulo (UNASP): Adventist-affiliated multi-campus Brazilian higher education institution offering broad undergraduate portfolio including theology; comparable as a confessional MEC-recognized institution with extension center model, but at much larger scale than FAESP.

Market position

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Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

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Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/faespoficial
• Facebookfacebook.com/faespoficial
• Instagraminstagram.com/faespoficial

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Funding overview

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