Divine Word Seminary
 The Seminary Chapel | |
| Motto | Verbum divinum, fons sapientiae |
|---|---|
| Type | Catholic, religious seminary |
| Established | 1933, transferred to Tagaytay in 1963 |
| Affiliation | Society of the Divine Word, DWEA, CEAP, Pontifical Urbaniana University |
| Rector | Fr. Michael Layugan, SVD, PhD and STD |
| Dean | Fr. Gilberto Marqueses, SVD, STL |
Academic staff | 22 (12 Resident Professors) |
| Students | 242 (SY 2016-2017) |
| Location | , , 14°07′38″N 120°57′57″E / 14.12731°N 120.96586°E |
| Campus | 1 |
| Colors | Blue |
| Nickname | DWST |
| Website | www |
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The Divine Word Seminary Tagaytay (DWST) is a school of theology owned and administered by the Society of the Divine Word (Latin: Societas Verbi Divini, or SVD) in Tagaytay City, Cavite, Philippines. It is a mission seminary whose primary purpose is to prepare missionaries for both the Philippine and foreign missions. Its students are mostly seminarians preparing for the Priesthood, and come from a cluster of around 14 autonomous affiliated houses of formation.
DWST offers the following degrees:
- 1. a four-year Theology course;
- 2. Sacrae Theologiae Baccalaureus or S.T.B. – diploma comes from Pontifical Urbaniana University in Rome;
- 3. M. A. in Theology;
- 4. A.B. in Theology; and
- 5. Certificate in Theological Studies directed mainly to the laity.
DWST also hosts a house of formation for the SVD-Philippines—the SVD Scholasticat and the Divine Word Institute of Mission Studies (DWIMS).
Academic programs
- Ecclesiastical Course (course for candidates for the priesthood)
- Licentiate in Mission Theology (run by the Divine Word Institute of Mission Studies)
- Baccalaureate in Sacred Theology (degree conferred by the Pontifical Urbaniana University, Rome)
- AB Theology Degree (recognized by CHED)
- M.A. in Theology, Major in Moral Theology
- M.A. in Theology, Major in Missiology
- M.A. in Theology, Major in Sacred Scriptures
- M.A. in Theology Major in Systematic Theology
- M. A. in Theology: Major in Pastoral Ministry (non-thesis)
- M. A. in Theology Major in Mission Studies (Non-thesis)
- Certificate in Theological Studies (CTS)
- SVD-Alternative Learning System (SVD-ALS)
Administration
| Rectors of the Divine Word Seminary |
| Fr. Alois Lehberger, SVD, 1964–1969 |
| Fr. Wenceslao Fernan, SVD, 1965–1966 |
| Fr. Amante Castillo, SVD, 1968–1970 |
| Msgr. Miguel Cinches, SVD, 1970–1973 |
| Fr. Florante Camacho, SVD, 1973–1974 |
| Fr. Herminio Ricafort, SVD, 1974–1979 |
| Fr. Antolin Uy, SVD, 1979–1987 |
| Fr. Herman Mueller, SVD, 1979–1980 |
| Fr. Florencio Lagura, SVD, 1987–1990 |
| Fr. Robert Orig, SVD, 1990–1993 |
| Fr. Herbert Scholz, SVD, 1993–1995 |
| Fr. Lino Nicasio, SVD, 1995–1996 |
| Fr. Dionisio Miranda, SVD, 1996–1999 |
| Fr. Antolin Uy, SVD, 1999–2002 |
| Fr. Joseph Miras, SVD, 2002–2005 |
| Fr. Wilfredo Saniel, SVD, 2005 – 2014 |
| Fr. Michael Layugan SVD, 2014 – present |
Affiliated Houses of Formation
- Divine Word Seminary Scholasticate (SVD) - Rector, Fr. Michael Layugan, SVD
- Mission Society of the Philippines (MSP) - Fr. Roberto Ruben Elago, MSP
- Missionaries of St. Francis de Sales (MSFS)- Rector, Fr. Binoy, MSFS
- Oblates of Saint Joseph (OSJ) - Fr. Randy dela Rosa, OSJ
- Religious Tertiary Capuchins of Our Lady of Sorrows (Amigonians) - Fr. Renz Canuto, TC
- Saint Augustine Major Seminary (SASMA)- Rector, Fr. Andy Lubi
- Saint Lawrence of Brindisi House of Studies (OFM Capuchins) - Rector, Fr. Francis Mesina, OFMCap
- Saint Paul Seminary Foundation (SSP)- Rector, Fr. Norman Pena, SSP
- Saint Paul Scholasticate (Barnabites) - Rector, Fr. Jesus Allado, CRSP
- San Pablo Theological Formation House - Rector, Fr. Jose Segudo
- Servants of the Paraclete (sP)- Rector, Fr. Peter Khan
- Somascan Major Seminary (Somascans)- Fr. Gabriele Scotti, CRS
- Tahanan ng Mabuting Pastol (TMP)- Rector, Fr. Michael Cron
- Two Hearts (OATH and SMITH)- Superior, Bishop Leopoldo Jaucian
Deans
The School of Theology had graduates already from the school years 1964–1969, but there was no official appointment of a dean for the school. The school’s entity was closely associated with the rector, thus there was no official appointment for a dean until the start of the school-year 1969.
- Fr. Guilberto Marqueses, SVD, STL 2017- present
- Fr. Randolf Flores, SVD, SSL, PhD and STD – 2014–2017
- Fr. Felix Ferrer, SVD, STD – 2013–2014
- Fr. Alexander Muaña, SVD, STL – 2008–2013
- Fr. Michael Layugan, SVD, PhD and STD – 2004–2008
- Fr. Felix Ferrer, SVD, STD- 1999–2004
- Fr. Lino Nicasio, SVD, PhD – 1996–1999
- Fr. Antolin Uy, SVD, PhD – 1995–1996
- Fr. Lino Nicasio, SVD, PhD – 1992–1995
- Fr. Guillermo Villegas, SVD, SSL, STD – 1990–1992
- Fr. Constante Floresca, SVD, MA – 1988
- Fr. Antolin Uy, SVD, PhD – 1987–1990
- Fr. Florencio Lagura, SVD, STD – 1985–1987
- Fr. Herbert Scholz, SVD, STD – 1981–1985
- Fr. Reiner Franke, SVD, SSL – 1975–1981
- Fr. Macario Magboo, SVD, STL – 1972–1975
- Fr. Frederick Scharpf, SVD, SSL – 1969–1972
References
- Antolin Uy, "Divine Word Seminary: History, Perspective and Orientation Towards New Evangelization," Diwa: Studies in Philosophy and Theology 39 (2014): 69–77.
- Deans of the Divine Word Seminary[permanent dead link]
- Rectors of the Divine Word Seminary[permanent dead link]
- Houses of the Divine Word Seminary[permanent dead link]
- School History[permanent dead link]
- Administration[permanent dead link]
- Vision[permanent dead link]
External links
- Divine Word Seminary
- Societas Verbi Divini
- The Divine Word Seminary – video presentation created by the fourth year Scholastics 2006; music by Fr. Raul Caga, SVD