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Faculty of Catechesis and Religious Sciences

Discover Your Calling

Are you passionate about faith, moral formation, and community transformation? The Catholic University of Rwanda (CUR) invites you to join the Faculty of Catechesis and Religious Sciences, one of the six prestigious faculties of our institution.

Programs Offered:
  • Bachelor with Honours in Catechesis
  • Bachelor with Honours in Religious Sciences

In a society facing moral confusion, family breakdown, and growing secularism, our Faculty prepares students to be leaders in spiritual education, ethical guidance, and pastoral service.

Graduates serve as catechists, chaplains, educators, and change agents in parishes, schools, NGOs, and media. With Rwanda's strong Christian identity, this Faculty contributes directly to peacebuilding, values education, and the formation of morally grounded youth.

CUR's programs combine theological depth with practical training, empowering students to engage with real-world challenges through the lens of faith and service.

Vision

The Faculty intends to reflect on the richness of the Catechism of the Catholic Church and leads to focus on Christ's experience and how to be his true disciples.

Mission

To form professional catechists intended for teaching and promoting catechesis in Secondary Schools, Religious Training Centers and in the Catechetical Schools as well as creating a Catechetical Center. To carry out scientific research in Catechesis and Religious Sciences based on what the Church believes, celebrates, lives and prays.

Objectives

  • To provide students with critical skills for exploring and resolving catechetical and pastoral problems in the Church
  • To prepare catechists capable of directing catechesis at diocesan, national and international levels
  • To conduct scientific research in Catechesis and Religious Sciences
  • To promote interfaith dialogue and understanding
  • To allow students to go through the act of catechesis and the inculturation of Christian message in catechesis

A Historic International Seminar Opens a New Chapter of Growth and Innovation

The Catholic University of Rwanda (CUR) has reached an exciting new milestone by hosting its First International Research and Capacity-Building Seminar on 2nd and 3rd December 2025.

This landmark event, organized together with the African Educational Pact Institute, clearly shows that CUR is becoming one of the fastest-growing universities in Africa. The seminar focused on an inspiring theme: "Responsibilities of Theologians toward the Church, Society, and the University."

Seminar participants in discussion Cardinal KAMBANDA with international scholars Distinguished speakers at the seminar Group photo at Saint-Paul Chapel
Distinguished Speakers:

Under the patronage of His Eminence Antoine Cardinal KAMBANDA, CUR welcomed leading scholars from Africa, Europe, and the United States, including:

  • Prof. Jean-Paul NIYIGENA, African Educational Pact Institute
  • Rev. Prof. Leo LEFEBURE, Georgetown University, USA
  • Sr. Prof. Ana Thea FILIPOVIC, University of Zagreb, Croatia
  • Rev. Prof. François NDZANA, Catholic University of Central Africa, Cameroon

For two days, participants shared inspiring ideas, built new academic connections, and shaped a strong vision for the future of research and education at CUR. The seminar also boosted the university's efforts to grow international partnerships and develop innovative master's programs.

With this successful event, CUR shows that it is a dynamic, ambitious, and globally minded university; one that empowers its students, encourages research, and works closely with international partners.

The journey has begun, and CUR is ready to shine even brighter.

Departments

Department of Catechesis

Employment Opportunities:
  • Teacher of catechesis programs
  • Evaluator of the religion program teaching activities
  • Coordinator of a pastoral center
  • Researcher in Pedagogy catechetic

Department of Religious Sciences

Employment Opportunities:
  • Coordinators of pastoral centre
  • Designer and evaluators of religious teaching programs
  • Teacher of Religion
  • Teacher within religious training centers
  • Researcher in Religious Sciences

Ready to Begin Your Journey?

Whether you are called to teach, evangelize, or lead, this Faculty equips you with the tools to serve the Church and society with excellence and compassion.

Join us today at CUR — where faith meets knowledge for the good of Rwanda and the world. Your vocation starts here.

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