Vota examinum ad gradum "Baccalaureatus in Theologia (STB)" apud DWST

Attention T1

1. For tomorrow, Friday, 6-26-15, Synoptics Class 1 will begin at 9:05 a.m. instead of 8:10 am. Classroom: Arnoldus Hall.

2. Orientation for New Students, Part 2. POSTPONED. PLS. WAIT FOR FURTHER ANNOUNCEMENT

Date: June 29, 2015 (Monday)
Time: 2:30 - 3:30 pm
Venue: Arnoldus Hall

Topics: Term Paper, Comprehensive Examinations, and The DWST Pastoral Ministry Program (for AB in Theology Students in T1).

Introduction to Theology and Dogma

DWST students in  the Introduction to Theology and Dogma (T1)
with Fr. João Eleutério, Visiting Professor from the University of Saint
Joseph-Macau (China). Fr.  Eleutério was born in Lisbon, Portugal.
He has a STD from the Institut Catholique de Paris and a Doctorat
in Histoire des Religions from Sorbonne - Paris IV.

DWST welcomes Pope Francis' encyclical, Laudato Si'

The Divine Word School of Theology, Tagaytay City, Philippines welcomes Pope Francis' encyclical on environment and human ecology, Laudato Si'.You may download your copy here.

June 12 - Schola Vacat

June 12 is National Independence Day in the Philippines. There will be no classes and offices are closed.

Mass of the Holy Spirit

Courses offered at the DWIMS

For the courses offered at the DWIMS First Semester 2015-2016, please click here.

Syllabi or Course Guides First Semester 2015-2016

Synoptics 1 - Flores

Christology - Flores

Greek - Dianzon

Paul - Dianzon

Pentateuch - Alejandrino

Introduction to Sacred Scripture - Alejandrino

Introduction to Theology and Dogma - Eleuterio

Mariology - Recepcion

Dean's List (SY 2014-2015 Second Semester)

Enrollment Schedule and Procedure

Divine Word Seminary: Enrollment Schedule and Procedure: Click here to download the document in PDF. Schedule and PROCEDURE of Enrollment June 1-6, 2015 June 1 (Monday): SASMA and SAN PA...

Schedule of Classes

Divine Word Seminary: Schedule of Classes

DWIMS Cross-Enrollment Form

Click here.

Summer Courses at the Divine Word Institute of Mission Studies (DWIMS)

For more information, please visit www.dwims.org.

The DWST 50th Commencement

The DWST 50th Commencement

Theme:  The Year of the Poor

Download the program here.

Baccalaureate  Mass Presider:
Gaudencio Cardinal Rosales
Archbishop Emeritus of Manila
Founder: Pondong Batangan and Pondo ng Pinoy
Click here to download his homily.

Commencement Speaker: Fr. Benigno Beltran, SVD

Former Parish Priest: Risen Christ, Smokey Mountain (Balut, Tondo)
Multi-awarded writer and theologian
Award winning books: Christology of the Inarticulate (1987); Faith and Struggle on Smokey Mountain (2012).
DWST Alumnus 1974
Click here to download his commencement speech. Click here to download the introduction to the speaker by A. Alveyra

To order Fr. Ben's latest book, pls. write to dwstagaytay@yahoo.com.ph

Valedicere: Fr. Mark Ramos, SVD (T4)
Speech, not available yet.

Baccalaureate Mass presided by H.E. Gaudencio Cardinal Rosales

Graduates of the Four-Year Ecclesiastical Course 

Graduates of A.B. in Theology

Graduates of the Certificate in Theological Studies

Fr. Ben Beltran delivering the commencement speech.

Fr. Scotti, rector of the Somascans places the hood
on graduate Bro. Hermie Juarez, CRS
here assisted by Fr. Danny Tiong, Master of Ceremonies

Graduate Philip Tan of the Diocese of Imus poses
with the statues of Saint Arnold Janssen and
Saint Joseph Freinademetz

The program's cover page

DWST Magister Award: Fr. Guillermo "Willy" Villegas, SVD

Fr. Willy Villegas, SVD
DWST Magister Awardee (2015)

The 50th Commencement

To download the program, click here.

March 19 - Solemnity of Saint Joseph

The DWST extends its greetings to the community of the Oblates of Saint Joseph Theology House on their feast day.

R.I.P. Corazon Onceno

DWST offers its condolences to the family of Bro. Iric Onceno, OSJ (T3) on the death of his mother, Mrs. Corazon Onceno.

Oremus pro ea. Requiem aeternam dona ei, Domine. Et lux perpetua luceat ei. Requiescat in pace. Amen.

Clearance for the following T4 students

The following graduating T4 students has yet to comply their clearance prior to graduation:
2. Cango

PUU Confers STB Degrees to 11 DWST 2014 Alumni

Congratulations!

Divine Word Seminary is affiliated to the Pontifical Urbaniana University in Rome.

DWST Schedule March 9 2015

Monday March 9, 2015 DWST Schedule

• 1:15 p.m. (T3 classroom): Project Paper Proposal (MA in Theology, Pastoral Ministry

• 5:00 p.m. (T2 classroom): FASTER 3

• Deadline for the Submission of Papers to the Dean's Office; ALL Graduating Students (EC, MA, AB)

Cardinal Rosales and Father Ben Beltran invited to the DWST 50th Commencement (Graduation)

For the forthcoming 51st Commencement of DWST (Graduation Ceremonies on March 21, in the Year of the Poor):

Baccalaureate Mass Presider and Homilist
Cardinal Gaudencio Rosales
Archbishop Emeritus of Manila
Founder: Pondong Batangan and Pondo ng Pinoy

 Commencement Speaker
Father Benigno Beltran, SVD
Former Parish Priest: Risen Christ, Smokey Mountain (Balut, Tondo)
Multi-awarded writer and theologian
Award winning books: Christology of the Inarticulate (1987); Faith and Struggle on Smokey Mountain (2012).
DWST Alumnus 1974.

Clearance Procedure for ALL Graduating Students

Attention: To All Graduation Students (EC, STB, AB, and MA).
From: The Dean of Studies

Please accomplish the clearance form before graduation.
Deadline: March 14, 2015.

N.B. When you ask for the signature of the Dean, see to it that you have:
1) Submitted your thesis, synthesis, or project papers as posted on the blog and on the bulletin board.
2) Sent a soft copy (pdf, file name correctly created) to THIS email: rrandy33@gmail.com

Please do not suspend your graduation by not accomplishing this simple procedure.

For Clearance Form and Instructions on the Title Page and Soft Copy Submission, visit
www.divinewordseminary.blogspot.com

or  Click here to download Student Clearance Form

New School Calendar (2015-2016)

Click here.

Final Exams Schedule

Final Exams Schedule. Click here.

Tribute for the T4 Graduating Class

Date: Fri, March 6,  2015
Time: 6:30 p.m. Vespers (Chapel); 7:00 p.m. Dinner
Place: Aula Magna

Professors are most welcome.

Attention: T1, T2, and T3 Students

From the Dean of Studies

2/26/15

click here for announcement in pdf.

To: T1, T2, and T4 Students in the Four-Year Ecclesiastical Course

Message: Please submit the final (corrected) copies of your Term or Synthesis Papers to the Dean’s Office.

Submission Date: March 16, 2015 (Mon).

1. T1 and T2

·         Research (Term) Paper (1 copy; do not bind). Follow the prescribed format for the title page and moderator’s approval sheet. You can download the format from our blog.
CLICK HERE.  (updated 3/915)

·         Submit also a soft copy. Convert it to pdf. Your file name should be XXX_T1_YYY.pdf

XXX = your family name; YYY=first two major words of your title. Note: T2 if you are in T2.

E.g. DELOSSANTOS_T1_GODPERIPHERIES.pdf

       TORRES_T2_TORAHGIFT.pdf

·         E-mail the soft copy to rrandy33@gmail.com.

2. T3 (Moral Theology Synthesis)

·         Synthesis Paper (1 copy; do not bind). Follow the prescribed format for the title page and moderator’s approval sheet. You can download the format from our blog. CLICK HERE. (updated 3/9/15).

·         Submit also a soft copy. Convert it to pdf. Your file name should be XXX_T3_YYY.pdf

XXX = your family name; YYY=first two major words of your title.

E.g. RAFANANJR_T3_CHOOSELIFE.pdf

·         E-mail the soft copy to rrandy33@gmail.com.

Attention : All Graduating Students - on Final Paper

From the Dean of Studies

2/26/15

click here for announcement in pdf format.

To: All CANDIDATES FOR GRADUATION

(Ecclesiastical Course and M.A. Thesis and Non-Thesis):

Message: Please submit the final (corrected) copies of your Papers to the Dean’s Office.

Submission Date: March 9, 2015 (Mon).

1. Ecclesiastical Course (T4):

·         Dogma Synthesis Paper (1 copy; do not bind). Follow the prescribed format for the title page and moderator’s approval sheet. You can download the format from this site:

shttp://divinewordseminary.blogspot.com/p/title-pages-of-dwst-papers.html

SSubmit also a soft copy. Convert it to pdf. Your file name should be XXX_T4_YYY.pdf

XXX = your family name; YYY=first two major words of your title.

E.g. DELOSSANTOS_T4_GODPERIPHERIES.pdf

·         E-mail the soft copy to rrandy33@gmail.com.

2. M.A. in Theology (Thesis)

·         Candidates:

            1) Quintus, Jude Benedict

            2) Sabud, Hermes

·         Thesis (1 original, 3 photocopies; do not bind). Follow the prescribed format for the title page.

• Submit also a soft copy. Convert it to pdf. Your file name should be XXX_THESIS_YYY.pdf

XXX = your family name; YYY=first two major words of your title.

E.g. DEOCAMPO_THESIS_HUMILITYFRANCIS.pdf

• E-mail the soft copy to rrandy33@gmail.com

 Go this site for title page format 

http://divinewordseminary.blogspot.com/p/title-pages-of-dwst-papers.html

3. M.A. in Theology (Pastoral Ministry, Non-Thesis)

·         Candidates:

1) Anico, Rommel H.

2) Tan, Philip Jerold F.

3) Vargas, Bernabe Jr.        

·         Project Paper (1 original, 3 photocopies; do not bind). Follow the prescribed format for the title page and approval sheet from the moderator. You can download the format from our blog http://divinewordseminary.blogspot.com/p/title-pages-of-dwst-papers.html

·         Submit also a soft copy. Convert it to pdf. Your file name should be XXX_PASTORAL_YYY.pdf

·         XXX = your family name; YYY=first two major words of your title.

·         E.g. ANICO_PASTORAL_SANCTITYCHRISTIAN.pdf

·         E-mail the soft copy to rrandy33@gmail.com

4. M.A. in Theology (Mission Studies, Non Thesis)

·         Candidates:

1) Baided, Philip James A.

2) Juarez, Hermie A.

3) Lasay, Ruel E.

4) Pecto, Rodrigo Jr. C.

5) Subiaco, Niño Randolf R.

6) Tejero, Jesse A.

7) Tria, Prudy C.

·         Project Paper (1 original, 3 photocopies; do not bind ). Follow the prescribed format for the title page and approval sheet from the moderator. You can download the format from our blog http://divinewordseminary.blogspot.com/p/title-pages-of-dwst-papers.html

·         Submit also a soft copy. Convert it to pdf. Your file name should be XXX_MISSION_YYY.pdf

·         XXX = your family name; YYY=first two major words of your title.

·         E.g. TORRES_MISSION_GLOBALTOWN.pdf

·         E-mail the soft copy to rrandy33@gmail.com

Special Activity for T1 (2/26 Thesis Seminar Class under Sr. Cabantog)

Sr. Iloisa has called in sick for 2/26/15-Thu class.  Please click here for a special activity in her absence.

Final Exam in Missionary Spirituality (T2 AB in Theo Graduating Students)

T3 CANON LAW BOOK IV SACRAMENTS FOR FINALS MARCH 9 2015

March 9 Final Exam (updated 3/4/15).

Click here.
Professor: Fr. G. Biliran , SVD.

Student Clearance Form

Prior to taking the final exams and graduation, every student must accomplish the Student Clearance Form.

Click here to download Student Clearance Form

Blessed Lent to All!

Here's a reflection on almsgiving in the Bible that might be useful for your Ash Wednesday's action of justice (dikaiosyne).

The link here (pdf download).

Diwa 39 (2014)

If you want to have a soft copy (PDF), FREE, pls. write to:

The Editor

Diwa: Studies in Philosophy and Theology

E-mail address: diwasvd@yahoo.com

R.I.P. Ricardo C. Caga, Sr (1926-2015)

Ricardo C. Caga, Sr
1926-2015

DWST extends its condolences to the family of Fr. Raul Caga, SVD (Moral Theology Professor and Vice Rector of the seminary) on the death of his father, Mr. Ricardo C. Caga, Sr. He was 89 years old.

Ricardo "Odong" Caga, Sr. was born on April 26, 1926 in Malimono, Surigao del Norte and died at around 3:30 p.m. on Feb 13, 2015 in Cebu City.


Oremus pro eo. Requiem aeternam dona ei, Domine. Et lux perpetua luceat ei. Requiescat in pace. Amen.

Canon Law Book II (Cabantog): Schedule of the Final Exams

March 6 (Friday) = 8:10-10:00am - written exam;
March 12 (Thursday) = 2:30-4:30pm - oral exam 1st batch;
March 13 (Friday) = 8:10-10:00am - oral exam 2nd batch.

Deadline for the submission of Moral Synthesis Paper moved to March 2, 2015 (Mon)

Deadline for the submission of Moral Synthesis Paper is moved  to March 2, 2015 (Mon).

Final Exam in Prophets (Alejandrino) - March 10

Final Exam in Prophets (Alejandrino)  will be on Tue March 10, 2015 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m,
Classroom: T2.

Today is the Deadline for Submission of Term Papers (Fri 2/6/15)

Today is the Deadline for Submission of Term Papers (Fri 2/6/15).

Attention all T4 Students of Spiritual Theology

DWST greets Fr. Mike L. Layugan, SVD on his birthday!

DWST greets Fr. Mike Layugan, SVD, Rector of DWST on his birthday (2/4/15).

Ad multos annos!

Compre Exams Info Page

Compre Exams Info Page  - updated 2/3/15.

TMP Alumni Association

Mass with Cardinal Chito Tagle
Date: Feb 3, 2015
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Venue: TMP

Schedule from Jan 29 - June 8

DWST Schedule from Jan 29 to June 8.

DWST Schedule: January – June 2015

SY 2014-15; 2015-16

Divine Word Seminary – School of Theology

Jan 29 (Thurs)	Free Cut for MSP (Foundation Day)
Feb 6 (Fri)	Deadline: Submission of Term Papers (T1)
Feb 9-10 (Mon -Tue)	Dogma Comprehensive Examinations, Second Season (T4)
Feb 16-17 (Mon-Tue)	Comprehensive Examinations (T1, T2 and T3)
Feb 19 (Thurs)	Chinese New Year (schola vacat)
Feb 25 (Wed)	EDSA Revolution Anniversary (schola vacat)
March 2 (Mon)	Submission of Moral Theology Synthesis Paper (T3)
March 2-6 (Mon-Fri)	Final Examinations (AB Theology and T4)
March 6 (Fri)	Tribute for T4
March 9 (Mon)	Faculty, Students, and Rectors Meeting (FASTER) – 5:00 p.m.
March 19 (Thu)	Free Cut for OSJ - Feast Day of Saint Joseph
March 16-20 (Mon-Fri)	FINAL EXAMINATIONS
March 21 (Sat)	Graduation Day
April 3 (Fri)	Professors’ Submission of Final Grades
June 1 -5 (Mon-Fri)	Enrollment Week
June 8 (Mon)	Opening of Classes. Mass of the Holy Spirit. Orientation Day

Happy Feast Day of the angelic doctor Saint Thomas Aquinas (Jan 28, 2015)!

The patron saint of students and theologians, Saint Thomas Aquinas (b. Jan 28, 1225 and d. March 7, 1274), the Italian Dominican theologian was one of the most influential medieval thinkers of Scholasticism and the father of the Thomistic school of theology.

An altarpiece in Ascoli Piceno, Italy
artist: by Carlo Crivelli (15th century

Dean's Meeting with T4 Graduating Class today Jan 26 Mon at 10:15 am

DWST greets the San Pablo Theological Formation House

DWST congratulates MSP on its 50th year of foundation (1965-2015)

RIP Mr. Matthias Tobechukwu

DWST extends its condolences to the family of Bro. Matthew Nwanamulu Tobechukwu, sP (Paraclete) on the death of his father, Mr. Matthias (in Nigeria).


Oremus pro eo. Requiem aeternam dona ei, Domine. Et lux perpetua luceat ei. Requiescat in pace. Amen.

ADMISSION EXAMINATION SCHEDULE

ADMISSION EXAMINATION SCHEDULE

For those who are taking the Admission Examination on Sunday, Jan 25, 2015, please take note of the following division of schedule:


Examinees in the Morning
Time: 8:00 a.m 12:00 p.m.
• SASMA (29 examinees only)

Examinees in the Afternoon
Time: 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• SASMA (the remaining 7 examinees)
• TMP (7)
• CRS (3)
• OSJ (4)
• CRSP (3)
• TC (3)


Venue: Arnoldus Hall (adjacent to the Arnoldus Library)

Please address directly your inquiries about the Admission Examination
to the Dean Fr. Randy Flores, SVD (mobile: 09328725150; email: rrandy33@yahoo.com  .

DWST Admission Examination - Jan 25, 2015

Click here to download the Application Form.

RIP Miguela Saniel and Mr. Vicente Perlado

DWST Welcomes Pope Francis

Tesario per l’esame de Baccellierato in Teologia - Pontificia Universita Urbaniana

Click here to download the list of questions for the Comprehensive Examinations in Sacred Theology
Degree: S.T.B. - Pontifical Urbaniana University, Rome

Official Delegate and Examiner:
Fr. Michael Layugan, SVD, PhD, SThD
Rector, Divine Word Seminary

Midterm Examinations Schedule

List of DWST Students Attending PCNE II

List of DWST Students Attending PCNE II

LIST OF DWST STUDENTS ATTENDING PCNE II (Jan 15-17, 2015)

The following students (DWST) are allowed to attend PCNE II. They must present the official registration receipt to the Dean when they return to be exempted from classes on Jan 15-16 (Thu – Fri).

Please note that should any untoward incidents take place in the absence of the students from DWST, the school shall NOT be held responsible.

It is presumed that superior’s permission from to be out from the house of formation was secured by the individual seminarian.

CLASSES ARE TO BE HELD AS USUAL.



Fr. Randy Flores, SVD
DWST Dean
1/8/15

DWST students attending PCNE 2

ANNOUNCEMENT

DWST Seminarians/students who are interested to attend the Philippine Conference on New Evangelization II (PCNE II) on January 15-17, 2015 at the UST Campus:


• There are still slots available at a reduced registration fee (Php 500.00) exclusively for DWST participants (thanks to Msgr. Gerry Santos and Amb. Tita de Villa).
• Please pass by the Dean’s Office to sign-up (deadline: Tues 5:00 p.m. 1/6/15; first come first served).
• Those who are attending will be exempted from their classes on Jan 15 (Thu) and 16 (Fri). Just present to the Dean the official receipt of your PCNE II registration.
• You will have to arrange your own transportation to and from the venue, food, board and lodging.  The school will not be responsible for these.
• You will have to secure individual permission from your respective rectors or superiors.
• For the schedule of PCNE II, please visit their website: www.pcne.com.ph .



Fr. Randy Flores, SVD
Dean of Studies
1/5/15

Classes at DWST to resume tomorrow, Jan 5, 2015

All I Dream This Christmas

"Listen to this dream that I dreamed" (Genesis 37:6).
... is all I dream this Christmas.

Christmas greetings from the Divine Word Seminary, the School of Theology in Tagaytay City, Philippines.

Artist: Fr. Raul Caga, SVD, professor of Moral Theology.
Music: Jessie Lasaten
Lyrics: Jessie Lasaten/Fr. Raul Caga, SVD

Dean's List: DWST First Semester 2014-2015

No Classes at DWST - December 9, 2014

Classes at DWST are suspended on Tuesday, December 9, 2014.

PAGASA has placed the province of Cavite under storm signal no. 2. Winds of 61-100 kph is expected in at least 24 hrs. The LGU of Cavite has suspended all classes (Dec. 8-9)  in all levels.