The Logos Institute of Theology (Portuguese: ''Instituto de Teologia Logos'') is an independent, private, non-denominational institution of

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, Maranhão State (MA), in northeast

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educational institutions in Brazil offering theological qualifications primarily by

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. The institute offers online courses ranging from foundation, bachelors, masters, to doctoral degrees.

History and accreditation

The Logos Institute of Theology was founded in 2007 and is currently led by its director, Netanias dos Santos Souza. Its qualifications are recognised under Brazilian law as "free" (exempt) courses (or '' cursos livres'' in Portuguese) not requiring specific recognition by the MEC (''Ministério da Educação''), the

Brazilian Ministry of Education The Ministry of Education (Portuguese language, Portuguese: ''Ministério da Educação''), also known as MEC, an initialism derived from its former name Ministry of Education and Culture (Portuguese: ''Ministério da Educação e Cultura''), is a ...

, in common with a large number of similar institutions. The laws regulating ''cursos livres'' apply to a wide range of vocational and distance learning courses. Examples include courses for languages, security, and IT. In the case of courses designated for the exercise of religious ministry and religious education the exempt qualifications are defined by the legal term ''interna corporis,'' or for 'in-house' use within a social entity, such as a church or seminary.MEC - Cursos de Extensão (Distance Learning), http://www.brasil.gov.br/educacao/2011/02/extensao accessed 5 July 2019

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