The Vice Presidency of Religious Affairs was created in 1999 by the Board of Trustees with the objective of strengthening and renewing the different components that support ecumenical Christian formation at Inter-American University of Puerto Rico.
According to the Faculty Handbook (April 2001), as in the other vice presidencies of the system, the Vice President for Religious Affairs represents, advises and answers to the President for the results of the systemic functions delegated to him/her. He/she is also responsible for interpreting and promoting institutional policies, as well as developing general norms and guidelines to direct and facilitate their implementation throughout the university system by monitoring and evaluating the results of these policies. In his or her respective area of responsibility, the Vice President for Religious Affairs advises, collaborates with and supports the chief executives of the teaching units. The main functions of the Vice President are:
- Articulate the chaplaincies in the academic units and in the elementary and high schools of the system.
- Provide chaplaincy services to the System's Central Office.
- Encourage the incorporation of activities and projects that allow students to experience Christian life more directly.
- Coordinate the Project for the Revitalization of the Socio-Moral Infrastructure of Puerto Rico.
- Articulate with the Vice Presidency for Academic Affairs and Systemic Planning, the academic-religious developments and offer advice on them.
- Promote the image of the University as a Christian institution among the university and external community, both inside and outside Puerto Rico.
- Advise the President on matters of participation in religious organizations.
- Manage external funds for the development of academic-religious activities.