Faculdade Teologica Batista De Sao Paulo

What Faculdade Teologica Batista De Sao Paulo does

Faculdade Teológica Batista de São Paulo is a private, non-profit theological higher-education institution headquartered at Rua João Ramalho, 466, Perdizes, São Paulo, Brazil, operating under the Rede Batista de Educação network of the Convenção Batista do Estado de São Paulo (CBESP). The institution's legal entity is registered under CNPJ 60.974.680/0001-76 and is governed within the broader Baptist denominational network rather than as an independent corporate entity, with no external equity, venture, or public shareholding.

Its core offering is the Bacharelado em Teologia (Theology bachelor's degree), delivered in two modalities: an in-person evening program (R$793/month) and a distance-learning (EAD) program (R$495/month) hosted on a Moodle platform. The portfolio extends to five MEC-recognized postgraduate programs (Christian Education, Counseling, History of Theology and the Church, Jewish and Hellenistic World, and Biblical Exposition and Teaching) priced around R$385/month, plus eight short-format Cursos Livres spanning chaplaincy, pastoral ministry, biblical counseling, advanced Greek, Baptist identity, church secretarial work, and a hybrid free theology course. Supporting academic infrastructure includes a research center (Centro de Altos Estudos Dr. Russell Shedd), a Scientific Initiation Program, a digital library, and an annual Revista Teológica (ISSN 1674-2509 print / 2674-7898 electronic). CEBAS philanthropic certification and filantropic scholarships (50-100% tuition coverage for low-income families) round out the institutional model.

The institution employs 29 people, serves individual consumer students (prospective pastors, ministers, Christian educators, church workers, lay volunteers) recruited through a twice-yearly vestibular entrance exam with no application fee, and monetizes through monthly tuition subscriptions, discounted postgraduate packages for OECBB and OPBB members, and scholarship-subsidized access for low-income candidates. Distribution leans on partner churches, denominational referrals via CBESP/ABIBET/OPBB, and a distributed CPL delivery network across more than a dozen São Paulo municipalities, supplemented by Moodle-based EAD delivery and WhatsApp-driven enrollment support.

Name

Faculdade Teologica Batista De Sao Paulo

Legal name

Rede Batista de Educação da Convenção Batista do Estado de São Paulo

Website

https://teologica.br

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Faculdade Teológica Batista de São Paulo is a non-profit MEC-recognized Baptist theological institution in São Paulo offering Theology bachelor's (in-person and EAD), postgraduate programs, and free ministerial courses to pastors, church workers, and lay leaders across the São Paulo Baptist network.

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Product category

Theological Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Christian Colleges with Theological Programs (EDAHAKAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Denominational Theological Colleges (e.g., Catholic, Orthodox, Protestant, Evangelical) (EDAHAKAM), Ministerial Training Institutes (Clergy Formation) (EDAHAKAE)

Keywords

• Theological education
• Pastoral training
• Distance learning
• Biblical studies
• Christian counseling

Headquarters

HQ city

São Paulo

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

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

Pricing tiers

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Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Faculdade Teológica Batista de São Paulo is a private Baptist theological higher-education institution offering MEC-recognized undergraduate theology degrees in both presencial and EAD (distance learning) modalities, five postgraduate specialization programs, and a portfolio of free continuing-education courses for church workers. The institution is part of the Rede Batista de Educação network under the Convenção Batista do Estado de São Paulo and serves individuals preparing for pastoral ministry, Christian education, and biblical scholarship.

Product overview

Faculdade Teologica Batista de Sao Paulo offers a comprehensive theological education portfolio centered around its core undergraduate degree (Bacharelado em Teologia) available in both in-person and EAD formats. The institution provides five postgraduate programs (Pós-Graduação) covering Christian Education, Counseling, History of Theology and the Church, Jewish and Hellenistic World Studies, and Biblical Exposition and Teaching. Its continuing education offerings include eight free courses (Cursos Livres) covering ministerial training, chaplaincy, biblical counseling, advanced Greek, Baptist identity, church secretarial work, and general theology. Supporting offerings include a Scientific Initiation Program (PIC), the annual theological journal (Revista Teológica), and a digital library with access to academic databases. All programs are recognized by Brazil's Ministry of Education (MEC).

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Functional benefit

Brands

• Centro de Altos Estudos Dr. Russell Shedd: Centro de Altos Estudos named after Dr. Russell Shedd, associated with the institution's research activities.
• Programa de Iniciação Científica (PIC)
• Revista Teológica

Products and services

• Bacharelado em Teologia - EAD Distance learning theology bachelor's degree recognized by MEC, lasting 8 semesters (3,222 hours), delivered via Moodle platform with online evaluations and optional in-person assessments at designated locations.
• Bacharelado em Teologia - Presencial In-person theology bachelor's degree recognized by MEC, lasting 8 semesters, with classes held Monday-Thursday evenings and Friday evenings online.
• Pós-Graduação em Educação Cristã Postgraduate program (360 hours, 3 semesters) focused on Christian Education, covering curriculum design, teaching methods, educational management, and spiritual formation for church and institutional educational ministry.
• Pós-Graduação em Aconselhamento Postgraduate counseling program (360 hours) providing training in counseling theories, biblical-theological foundations, family counseling, psychopathology, and supervised practical counseling experience.
• Pós-Graduação em História da Teologia e da Igreja Postgraduate program covering church history from ancient to contemporary periods, theological construction paradigms, Reformation theology, Pentecostal theology, and Brazilian church history.
• Pós-Graduação em Mundo Judaico e Helênico Fully online postgraduate program (368 hours, 18 months) providing cultural immersion in Jewish, Hellenistic, and Greco-Roman worlds, including instrumental Hebrew, Greek, and Latin language training for biblical exegesis.
• Pós-Graduação em Exposição e Ensino da Bíblia Postgraduate program focused on biblical exposition and teaching methods, covering Old and New Testament contexts, hermeneutics, and practical communication of biblical text.
• CPL - Curso de Capacitação de Professores e Líderes Free training course (1 year, 6 disciplines) for teachers and leaders in churches, covering biblical introduction, Bible study methods, Christian education, theology, didactics, and biblical leadership.
• Curso de Capelania Free chaplaincy course covering hospital, institutional, prison, school, military, palliative care, and corporate chaplaincy ministries through 12 video lessons.
• Aprimoramento em Ministério Pastoral Professional development course (120 hours) for pastors and Christian leaders covering advanced hermeneutics, biblical theology, contemporary preaching, leadership, and strategic management.
• Aconselhamento Bíblico Short-term course (2 months, in-person) on biblical counseling fundamentals, counselor profile, and practical application in local church settings.
• Grego Avançado Advanced Koine Greek course (80 hours, 4 Saturdays in-person) for pastors and teachers, covering advanced morphology, syntax, phonetics, translation, and didactics.
• Identidade Batista Free course (80 hours, 8 lessons) on Baptist identity, history, and practice for ordination council candidates, covering Baptist history, distinctive principles, and ecclesiology.
• Curso de Secretariado Statutory secretarial course (50 hours) for church secretaries covering document production, meeting minutes, notary registration, and LGPD compliance for church administration.
• Curso Livre em Teologia Hybrid theological training course (6 semesters, 2,430 hours) for ministerial leadership formation, combining in-person and online instruction.

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Convenção Batista do Estado de São Paulo (CBESP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of the Rede Batista de Educação network operated by CBESP; CBESP offers free chaplaincy course scholarships (1 per cooperating church); Cooperating churches contribute to CBESP Plano Cooperativo
• Associação Brasileira de Instituições Batistas de Ensino Teológico (ABIBET)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerABIBET recognition for the free Theology course; Accreditation through Baptist theological education association in Brazil
• Ordem dos Pastores Batistas do Brasil (OPBB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOPBB recognition for Theology course; Discount programs for OPBB members; Partnership for Pastoral Ministry Improvement course with OPBB-SP
• Seminário Teológico Batista de CampinasmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint provision of Biblical Counseling course held at the Campinas seminary location; Strategic partner for theological education in São Paulo state
• Partner Baptist Churches and SeminariesmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMultiple partner institutions across São Paulo for CPL course delivery including: AIBOP (Araçatuba), ABCESP (Bauru), FAUP (São Paulo), churches in Sumaré, Santana, Boiçucanga, Sorocaba, São Paulo, Vila Nova Cachoerinha, Mogi das Cruzes, Ipiranga, Águas de Lindóia, Parelheiros, SEBANOP (Ribeirão Preto), STBL (Santos)
• Concílios de Candidatos ao PastoradominorOthersBaptist ordination council preparation course; Prepares candidates for ordination councils in Baptist churches
• Colégio Batista Brasileiro / Rede Batista de EducaçãocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of the broader Batista Education Network operated by the Convention; Data governance aligned with the network's LGPD compliance; Shared institutional infrastructure and values based on Christian principles

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Seminário Bíblico Palavra da Vida: Brazilian evangelical seminary offering theological training programs focused on biblical and pastoral formation. Direct peer in the non-degree and continuing theological education space with similar target audience of pastors and church leaders.
• Faculdade Teológica Sul Americana (FTSA): Brazilian evangelical theological college offering undergraduate and postgraduate theology degrees recognized by MEC. Direct peer offering MEC-recognized theology programs in multiple modalities with comparable course portfolios and pricing tiers.
• Estudos Teológicos Seminary (EST): Brazilian theological institution offering undergraduate and postgraduate programs in theology and related fields. Direct peer competing for the same theological education student pool in Brazil.

Emerging players

• Faculdade IBRA (Instituto Bíblico Raízes): Emerging evangelical theological institution offering online theology programs. Emerging peer competing specifically in the EAD theological education segment where the subject institution's growth runway lies.

Broad incumbents

• Centro Universitário Adventista de São Paulo (UNASP): Adventist-affiliated multi-discipline university offering theology programs alongside broader higher education. Competes for the same denominational higher-education student pool with significantly larger scale and infrastructure.
• Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo (PUC-SP): Major Catholic university in São Paulo offering theology as part of broader humanities and religious studies programs. Represents the dominant denominational higher-education incumbent in the same city.
• Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie: Large Protestant-affiliated university offering theology programs alongside broader undergraduate and graduate education. Incumbent competitor with greater scale, brand recognition, and multi-discipline portfolio targeting the same Christian higher education segment.

Regional players

• Faculdade Batista de Minas Gerais (FBMG): Baptist-affiliated theological institution in Minas Gerais offering MEC-recognized theology degrees. Regional peer sharing the broader Baptist denominational network and competing for distance learning students nationally.
• Seminário Teológico Batista de Campinas: Partner Baptist seminary in Campinas that co-hosts biblical counseling courses with the subject institution. Operates in the same Baptist theological education segment in São Paulo state, sharing student referral pathways through CBESP and the broader Baptist network.
• Faculdades BATISTA do Paraná (FABAPT): Baptist-affiliated higher education institution in southern Brazil offering MEC-recognized theology degrees. Sister Baptist institution that competes for distance learning theological students across Brazil.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/teologica.br
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