School of Church Communications

Comunicazione Istituzionale

The Pontifical University of the Holy Cross established the School of Church Communications in 1996 to prepare communication professionals for ecclesial institutions. 

Patroness     Flyer     Conference April 27-28, 2026 C.S. Lewis

The School’s program offers students solid, systematic courses in four key areas:

  • The nature of communication and the elements upon which it is based. This includes the processes of shaping public opinion, the structure of information-based entities and the language of the traditional means of communication (radio, tv, press), as well as the new technology-based media.
  • The Church in cultural context. The Church presents its message and incarnates the faith in an ongoing dialogue with men, women and cultures. This area investigates of how Christianity has developed and expressed its message over the centuries, transforming it into a catalyst of cultural change.
  • The theological, philosophical and canonical content of the faith and its impact on the identity of the Church as an Institution.
  • The application of these theories, practices and communication techniques to institutions of the Church, bearing in mind their particular identity. Special emphasis is given to how communication offices are organized, methods of communicating with the various interlocutors of the Church and the presentation of the content of the faith in the field of public opinion.

In evidenza

From September 9 to 14, 2024 (9 AM - 6 PM, Álvaro del Portillo Hall), the 9th edition of The Church Up Close will take place. This seminar, conducted in English and promoted by the School of Communication in collaboration with ISCOM, is aimed at those who report on the Church.

The activity offers participants a general overview of the Holy See and an in-depth analysis of the controversial issues the Church is currently facing. Additionally, there will be personal meetings with experts and journalists to discuss the complex relationship between religion and the media, as well as workshops and guided tours.

  • Monday, October 7, 2024
    Opening of the Academic Year
     
  • Tuesday, October 8, 2024
    Start of Classes (First Semester)
     
  • Wednesday, October 9, 2024
    Welcome Day for New Students
     
  • Friday, December 13, 2024
    Silver Medals Award Ceremony for Staff
     
  • Wednesday, December 18, 2024 to Monday, January 6, 2025
    Christmas Holidays
     
  • Tuesday, January 7, 2025
    Resumption of Classes after Christmas
     
  • Friday, January 24, 2025
    Last Day of Classes for the First Semester
     
  • Saturday, January 25 to Saturday, February 15, 2025
    First Exam Session (Winter)
     
  • Monday, February 17, 2025

The 2024/2025 Academic Guide is available.

Enrollment will begin on Monday, September 2, 2024.

The inauguration of the 40th Academic Year will take place on Monday, October 7, 2024.

2024/2025 Academic Guide

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On Tuesday, July 30, 2024, the University hosted a group of journalism students and faculty from Brigham Young University, one of the largest private Christian universities in the United States, who are participating in a study abroad program titled "Global Faith, Identity and Media Study."

They were welcomed by prof. Daniel Arasa, Dean of the School of Communication, who gave an introductory lecture about our University and then explained some of the most important topics in communication within the Church.

 

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