Get the official DECA qualification for infant and primary school 100% online and learn how to transmit the truth of the faith in an authentic and down to earth way.
EXPERT IN CATHOLIC THEOLOGY AND ITS PEDAGOGY
You (not only) want to get the DECA. You want to come to class with 9 year olds and have them understand how the sea can be open. You want them to understand that God created the world in 7 days, or how Jonah could have spent 3 days inside a whale.
If you are going to be a religion teacher, what is important, what is definitely relevant, is not what you know (which you are supposed to know), but how you explain it to the kindergarten and primary school children who are going to listen to you (and ask questions).
That is why we have decided to offer you a very different deca:
PROGRAM
DECA Accreditation (24 ECTS) 100% online.
Evaluation without surprises: criteria, rubrics and 2 calls.
Community and support: tutor, teaching forums with response <48 h.
Applicable materials: templates, video podcasts, downloadable notes.
Strengths of the DECA UFV:
-We are committed to you learning how to make doctrine understandable to your students
-You will learn the anthropological and theological principles that underpin the Catholic faith
-Our faculty is friendly, solid and grounded (almost all are active religion professors)
-You will have videos, downloadable notes, forum with professors and live sessions.
-This is a course, but probably, you will live an experience (See testimonials)
DECA Syllabus
DECA
| DECA | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUBJECT | ECTS | ||||
| Religion, culture and values | 6 | ||||
| Christian message | 6 | ||||
| The Church, the sacraments and morals | 6 | ||||
| Pedagogy and didactics of Catholic Religion | 6 | ||||
| The content of the course is in accordance with what is indicated by the Spanish Episcopal Conference in the new Program of Catholic Theology and its pedagogy for obtaining the Ecclesiastical Declaration of Academic Competence (DECA) in Early Childhood and Primary Education. More information | |||||
ACADEMIC YEAR CALENDAR 2025/26
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PROFESSORS AND ASSOCIATE PROFESSORS
P. Rafael Pou LC
Legionary priest of Christ, chaplain, and professor at UFV. Author of Bar Philosophy for a Postmodern World and creator of educational resources such as the course “El Reino de Dios” for young people.
Beatriz Porcuna
Associate professor at DECA at UFV, teaching “Pedagogy and Didactics of the Catholic Religion” and “The Church, the Sacraments, and Morality.” She is an active member of APPRECE Madrid (Secretariat), an association of religion professors.
Jorge López
Dean of the Faculty of Education and Psychology at UFV, consecrated lay member of Regnum Christi, PhD in Administration and Education. He directs lines of research in educational leadership (EDULID) and disseminates information on character formation and virtues.
Laura Llamas
Professor of Theology and professor at the UFV School of University Leadership; coordinator of DECA and involved in teaching. She collaborates with the John Henry Newman Institute and the School of University Leadership on training and reflection initiatives.
José María Alejos
Professor of Humanities at UFV (Assistant Professor PhD), focusing on anthropology, culture, and contemporary aesthetics, and member of humanities outreach groups and activities. Regular participant in UFV’s “Café/Minicurso Newman”
Jacobo Portillo LC
Chaplain at UFV and Legionary of Christ priest with pastoral and educational experience. He has accompanied students and families in educational and evangelization initiatives.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Does it really work for the Episcopal Conference (CEE)? Does it work in my diocese?
How many hours does this training have?
As indicated by the EEC, the DECA for infant and primary education involves 4 subjects of 6 ECTS. Each ECTS is 25 hours, so the training involves 600 hours. Of each 25 hours, 7.5 hours per credit corresponds to teaching, and the rest (readings, videos, assignments…) is autonomous work.
Each week, you will have a synchronous session of two hours, which you will be able to schedule from now on, and which will also be recorded.
Is there any other payment in addition to the registration fee?
Yes, there is a title issuance fee of €90.
Am I really going to learn in an online modality?
Remember that the digital environment is real, yet virtual. Learning happens thanks, on the one hand, to live classes, videos, downloadable notes, tests and teaching forums. And on the other hand, your autonomous work. Thousands of digital students endorse their learning through our canvas LMS platform.
Does this university have experience in this type of content?
Yes, we are a Catholic university and our cadre of theologians, humanists and anthropologists is very reputable. In our offer you can find degrees such as the Official Master in Humanities, the Master in Theology of the Body, the Master in Marriage and Family or the Master in Foundations of Christianity, among others.
What is the examination and evaluation like?
Pending
What if I am not good with the online modality?
You don’t need advanced technical knowledge, nor do you need to use complex programs. We have made available to you one of the best online training platforms in the world, intuitive and simple, so that technology plays in your favor.
In addition, in case you have any technical problem, will respond in less than 24 hours.
Are there any scholarships, discounts or bonuses?
Yes, there is a discount for early payment, and another one for being an alumni, large family or religious (the % may vary in each edition).
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Study DECA online in Madrid: Ecclesiastical Declaration of Academic Competency