List of Professors
Divine Word Seminary
Certificate in
Theological Studies
Fr. Randolf Flores, SVD, SSL, STD/PhD (cand.) – Program
The Certificate in Theological Studies
(CTS) is a Saturday program designed
for religious, leaders of charismatic
communities, catechists, religious edu-
cation teachers, BEC lay workers, fu-
ture seminarians, Church leaders, and
faith-seekers who are interested to
study Theology, Christian Spirituality,
and Biblical Studies in the Catholic Tra-
dition. After completing twenty four
(24) units, the equivalent of four se-
mesters or two years, the student will
be awarded with a Certificate in Theo-
logical Studies duly recognized by Di-
vine Word Seminary.
Mission Statement
Divine Word Seminary considers as its
important task to help their students
to be firmly rooted in Sacred Scripture
and in the Tradition of the Church.
In the light of its special missionary
orientation and the 16th SVD General
Chapter, this theological program en-
visions to form students in the princi-
ple of prophetic dialogue: to reach
out to the poor and the marginalized,
to people of different cultures, to be-
lievers belonging to different religious
traditions, and to the faith-seekers.
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Fr. Wilfredo Saniel, SVD, STL – Rector of DWST
Tagaytay City
Fr. Michael Layugan, SVD, HistEL – Dean of Studies
Director of CTS
Bishop Luis Antonio Tagle, STD Certificate in
Fr. John Fuellenbach, SVD, STD
Fr. Guillermo Villegas, SVD, SSL, STD Theological
Sr. Bernardita Dianzon, FSP, SSL, STD/PhD
Fr. Antolin Uy, SVD, PhD
Studies
Fr. Felix Ferrer, SVD, STD
Fr. Martin Mandin, SVD, STD (cand.) A Saturday program for
Religious,
Fr. Raul Caga, SVD, STL
Leaders of Charismatic
Fr. Alex Muaña, SVD, STL Communities,
Fr. Ronnie Crisostomo, SVD, SLL Catechists,
Religious Education Teachers,
Fr. Emmanuel Menguito, SVD, MSGC BEC Lay Workers,
Future Seminarians,
Church Leaders,
and Faith-seekers
Staff:
Fr. Renato Tampol, SVD, MA, MBA (cand.) – Treasurer
Ms. Bing Kasilag – Assistant to the Program Director
Ms. Cecilia Pangilinan - Academic Offices Staff
Ms. Olivia Tolentino - Academic Offices Staff
Contact persons:
Bing Kasilag - 09157884117 (text);
e-mail: bingkasilag2002@yahoo.com
DWS Information 046-4131253
Fr. Randy Flores – e-mail: ctstagaytay@gmail.com
“Scripture, the soul of theology”
Address:
Divine Word Seminary
SVD Road, Brgy San Jose
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4120 Tagaytay City, Philippines
Tel (0063) 046-4131253 / Fax (0063) 046-4131251

Courses Offered
1st Year/ 1st Semester
Pastoral Introduction to the Old
Testament (3 units)
Liturgy and Sacraments (3 Units)
1st Year/ 2nd Semester
Pastoral Introduction to the New
Testament (3 units)
Church, the Kingdom of God and
Mission (3 units)
2nd Year/ 1st Semester
Pentateuch and Prophets (3 units)
Christian Spirituality (1.5 units)
Christology (1.5 units)
2nd Year/ 2nd Semester
Gospels and Acts of the Apostles
(3 units)
Moral Theology and Catholic Social
Teachings (2 units)
Practicum: Writing Modules for
Bible and Sacraments Seminars
(1 unit)
Schedule:
Saturday Classes begin from 9:00 am to 12:00
pm and 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm. The program fol-
lows the school calendar with slight modifica-
tions. Please see the attached form for the
schedule of the present school year.
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Course Description
Pastoral Introduction to the Old Testament
The course introduces the students to the world and context
of the Old Testament, the formation of the biblical books,
their structure and message, major themes and pastoral is-
sues for today arising from each area of study.
Church, Kingdom of God and Mission
The first part of the course discusses the Church as a commu-
nity for the Kingdom of God. The second part presents the
Church as missionary by its very nature. It focuses on signifi-
cant moments of the Christian movement, from the early
Church to the end of the 20th century. Then it develops a
theology of mission for today based on the missionary prac-
tice and theology of the Catholic, Orthodox, Protestant,
Evangelical and Pentecostal Christianity.
Pastoral Introduction to the New Testament
The course presents a survey of the writings of the New Tes-
tament and their context. Major themes and controversial
texts that can shed light on today’s pastoral issues will also
be discussed.
Liturgy and Sacraments
The course introduces the students into the main issues and
concepts like celebration, anamnesis, ritual, sign and symbol,
sacramentality, etc. It has a special emphasis on the Eucha-
rist which is the liturgy and the sacrament par excellence.
Ultimately, this course hopes to accompany the students in
discovering liturgy and sacraments as a fountain of Christian
spirituality.
Pentateuch and Prophets
The course presents the major themes and important pas-
sages in the Torah and in the Prophetic Literature — those
that can guide our actions as Christians.
Christian Spirituality
This course outlines the principles of Christian spirituality, its
historical development, and what is spirituality today. It also
takes up issues in psycho-spirituality, spiritual direction, and
counseling.
Christology
The course intends to give the essentials of Christology/
soteriology which are: The Historical Jesus (life & ministry,
death, and resurrection); The Transcendent Christ (divinity,
humanity, and hypostatic union).
Gospels and Acts of the Apostles
Significant texts from the four Gospels, especially those that
are used in Sunday liturgy, will be discussed including the
Infancy, Passion, and Resurrection Narratives. Leadership and
community life as presented in the Acts of the Apostles will
form the second part of the course.
Moral Theology and Catholic Social Teachings
This course brings theology to its practical application to
everyday life. Thus, it presents the teachings of the Church
on Christian morality as gleaned from the Sacred Scripture
and from the Catholic moral tradition. An emphasis is given
to the social teachings of the Church as central to the un-
derstanding of the social mission of the Catholic Church in
Philippine society.
Practicum
Producing modules for Bible and Sacrament seminars writ-
ten by the students themselves is the aim of the course.
The will be also a chance to deliver such modules before
an audience.
Facilities:
DWST is equipped with excellent classrooms
with laptops and LCD projectors. Enrolled
students of CTS will also have access to the
Arnoldus Library, computers, and internet
system. Rooms with reasonable rates are
available if students prefer to stay overnight.
The Zentrum retreat house offers a meal ser-
vice for a low price. Barako Coffee is served
for free.
FEE per semester (6 units): P4,000 -
inclusive of handouts, internet use, library.
Reservation fee is P2,000 (non-refundable).
Deserving students can avail of either a full or
partial scholarship depending on their finan-
cial status.
A scholarship committee consisting of the
Rector, the Dean, and the Program Director
screens prospective scholars.
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Mailing Address:
CTS Program
Divine Word Seminary
PO Box 073
SVD Road, Brgy San Jose
4120 Tagaytay City
Tel (0063) 046-4131253 / Fax (0063) 046-4131251