Courses Offered

1. Pastoral Introduction to the Old Testament Part I: The Torah
2. Liturgy and Sacraments
3. Pastoral Introduction to the New Testament Part I: Synoptic Gospels and John
4. Church, the Kingdom of God and Mission
5. Pastoral Introduction to the Old Testament Part II: Prophets and Writings
6. Christian Spirituality
7. Christology & Mariology
8. Pastoral Introduction to the New Testament Part II: Acts and New Testament Letters
9. Moral Theology and Catholic Social Teachings
10. Practicum

Schedule for School Year 2007-2008

Schedule:

Saturday Classes begin from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm and 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm. The program follows the school calendar with slight modifications.

First Semester

June 16—Start of Classes
October 20—Last Day of Classes

Courses:
9:00 am – 12:00 pm— Pastoral Introduction to the Old Testament (FLORES)
1:30 pm—4:30 pm — Liturgy and Sacraments (CRISOSTOMO)

Second Semester

November 3— Start of Classes
December 16—Start of Christmas Break
January 6 (2008) — Classes Resume
March 15—Last Day of Classes

Courses:
9:00 am—12:00 pm — Pastoral Introduction to the New Testament (REYES and FLORES) 1:30 pm— 4:30 pm— Church, Kingdom of God and Mission (FUELLENBACH and MUAñA).

Course Description

Pastoral Introduction to the Old Testament I:
The Torah

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 issues for today arising from each area of study.

Pastoral Introduction to the New Testament I:
Synoptic Gospels and John
Survey the writings of the New Testament and their contexts. The focus will be on the Synoptic Gospels and John—major themes and texts that can shed light on today’s pastoral issues.

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Liturgy and Sacraments
Unearth the richness of our liturgical traditions: celebrations, ritual signs and symbols, the liturgical year, and the like. The course has a special focus on the Eucharist 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.

Pastoral Introduction to the Old Testament II:
Prophets and Writings
The course presents the major themes and important passages in the Torah and in the Prophetic Literature — those that can guide our actions as Christians.








Church, Kingdom of God and Mission
Discover how the Church as a community is for the Kingdom of God and how it is a missionary by its very nature. The course focuses on significant moments of the Christian movement, from the early Church to the end of the 20th century. Then a theology of mission for today is developed based on the missionary practice and theology of Catholic, Orthodox, Protestant, Evangelical and Pentecostal Christianity.


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 and Mariology
Deepen your knowledge of the identity and saving work of Jesus Christ: Jesus in the Scriptures; the development in the Patristic age of doctrines of the Incarnation and Redemption; scholastic synthesis; contemporary reformulations; Christ in relation to other religions. This course also explores the role of the Holy Spirit and the place of Mary in the mystery of Christ.

Pastoral Introduction to the New Testament II:
Acts of the Apostles and the Letters

Let Scripture stir your heart aflame. The course focuses on the Acts of the Apostles and the Letters of the New Testament.
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Moral Theology and Catholic Social Teachings

Bring theology to everyday life with its practical application. The course presents the teachings of the Church on Christian morality as gleaned from Sacred Scripture and Catholic moral tradition. An emphasis is given to the social teachings of the Church as central to the understanding of the social mission of the Catholic Church in Philippine society.
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Practicum
Take a field trip to the mission areas of the Society Divine Word in the Philippines and learn how to conduct a Bible Camp, among other activities.
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List of Professors

Fr. Wilfredo Saniel, SVD, SThL (Spirituality, Gregorian University, Rome) – Rector of DWS and CTS Director

Fr. Samuel Agcaracar, SVD, SThL (Missiology, Gregorian University, Rome)

Sr. Miriam Alejandrino, OSB, SSL, SThD (Scripture, Biblicum and Gregorian University, Rome)

Fr. Raul Caga, SVD, SThL (Moral Theology, Alfonsianum, Rome)

Fr. Atilano Corcuera, SVD, SLL (Liturgy, Anselmianum, Rome)

Fr. Ronnie Crisostomo, SVD, SLL (Liturgy, Patrology, Anselmianum, Rome)

Fr. Felix Ferrer, SVD, SThD (Fundamental Theology, Gre- gorian University, Rome )

Fr. Randolf Flores, SVD, SSL (Scripture, Biblicum, Rome)

Fr. John Fuellenbach, SVD, SThD (Fundamental Theology, Catholic University of America)

Fr. Regie Lavilla, MSP, SThL (Moral Theology, Alfonsianum, Rome)

Fr. Aris Martin, SVD, SThL (Systematic Theology, Gregorian University, Rome)

Fr. Jerome Marquez, SVD, JCL (Canon Law, Gregorian University, Rome)

Fr. Alex Muaña, SVD, SThL (Missiology, Gregorian University, Rome)

Fr. Rustam Sabularse, SSL (Scripture, Biblicum, Rome)

Staff: Ms. Bing Kasilag – Program Coordinator

Facilities

Divine Word Seminary's Holy Spirit Chapel
-the hanging Jesus on the Cross is "miraculous"

The Garden of Providence

a wonderful place for study and meditation

The Hanging "Garden"

Divine Word Seminary is equipped with excellent classrooms with laptops and LCD projectors and top of the line sound system.

Enrolled students of the CTS program will also have access to the Arnoldus Library, computers, and internet system.






The Arnoldus theology library contains more than 80,000 volumes. The construction of a huge reading room for students will start this summer.

The e-library room (airconditioned) has 20 computer units all newly acquired with internal access to the library catalogue and with broadband internet access.

Rooms with reasonable rates are available if students prefer to stay overnight. The Zentrum retreat house offers a meal service for a low price. Barako Coffee is served for free.

Fees

FEE per semester (6 units): P4,500 inclusive of handouts, internet use, & library. Reservation fee is P2,000 (non-refundable). If using check payment, issue check payable to: Divine 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 of the SVD charism, this theological program envisions to form students in the principle of prophetic dialogue: to reach out to the poor and the marginalized, to people of different cultures, to believers belonging to different religious traditions, and to the faith-seekers.

Contact

Write to:
ctstagaytay@yahoo.com

Mailing Address
Ms. Bing Kasilag
CTS Program Coordinator
Divine Word Seminary
SVD Road, Brgy San Jose
Tagaytay City, Philippines

Divine Word Seminary Information
Tel. 046-4131253
Fax: 046-4131251

Text (SMS)
Bing Kasilag - 0915-7884117