Divine Word Seminary

Divine Word Seminary Tagaytay
Tagaytay City

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, Rome
Rector	Fr. Michael Layugan, SVD, PhD and STD
Dean	Fr. Randolf Flores, SVD, SSL, PhD and STD
Students	220 (SY 2015-2016)
Location	Tagaytay City, Cavite, Philippines
Campus	1
Colors	blue
Nickname	DWST
Website	www.divinewordseminary.blogspot.com

locator map of Tagaytay City

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, Cavite, the 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 Scholasticate.

Academic programs

1. Ecclesiastical Course (course for candidates for the priesthood)
2. Licentiate in Mission Theology (run by the Divine Word Institute of Mission Studies)
3. Baccalaureate in Sacred Theology (degree conferred by the Pontifical Urbaniana University, Rome)
4. AB Theology Degree (recognized by CHED)
5. M.A. in Theology, Major in Moral Theology
6. M.A. in Theology, Major in Missiology
7. M.A. in Theology, Major in Sacred Scriptures
8. M.A. in Theology Major in Systematic Theology
9. M. A. in Theology: Major in Pastoral Ministry (non-thesis)
10. M. A. in Theology Major in Mission Studies (Non-thesis)
11. Certificate in Theological Studies (CTS)
12. 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

Board of Trustees (SY 2014–present)

• Fr. Michael Layugan, SVD, PhD and STD – Rector
• Fr. Fr. Raul Caga, SVD, STL – Vice Rector
• Fr. Randolf Flores, SVD, SSL, PhD and STD – Dean of Studies and Registrar; Director of the Arnoldus Library and Editor of the Diwa: Studies in Philosophy and Theology
• Fr. Geronimo Paat, SVD, MA – Admonitor
• Fr. Felix Ferrer, SVD, STD – House Council Member
• Fr. Gerardo Donato, SVD, MA – Treasurer (appointed).

Academic Council (SY 2014–present)

• Fr. Randolf Flores, SVD, SSL, PhD and STD – Chairperson
• Fr. Michael Layungan, SVD, PhD and STD – member
• Sr. Miriam Alejandrino, OSB, SSL, STD – Secretary
• Fr. Raul Caga, SVD, STL – member
• Fr. Felix Ferrer, SVD, STD – member

Resident Professors

• Sr. Alejandrino, Miriam, OSB, SSL, STD – Scriptures
• Fr. Caga, Raul, SVD, STL – Moral Theology
• Fr. Corcuera, Atilano, Jr., SVD, SLL – Liturgy
• Fr. Crisostomo, Ronnie, SVD, SLL – Liturgy, Dogmatic Theology
• Fr. Ferrer, Felix, SVD, STD – Fundamental Theology
• Fr. Flores, Randolf, SVD, SSL, PhD and STD – Scriptures, Dogmatic Theology
• Fr. Heruela, Ross, SVD, STL – Pastoral Ministry, Fundamental Theology
• Fr. Javier, Edgar, SVD, STD – Missiology
• Fr. Layugan, Michael, SVD, PhD and STD – Church History, Missiology
• Fr. Pernia, Antonio, SVD, STD – Spirituality
• Fr. Saniel, Wilfredo, SVD, STL – Spiritual Theology
• Fr. Uy, Antolin, SVD, PhD – Church History

Guest and Invited Professors

• Fr. Giovanni Biliran, SVD, JCL, Canon Law
• Sr. Iloisa Cabantog, DSJC, JCD, - Canon Law
• Fr. Vicente Castro, SVD, STL - Catechetics
• Sr. Bernardita Dianzon, FSP, SThD, PhD - Scriptures, Biblical Greek
• Fr. João Eleutério, SThD, PhD - Introduction to Theology and Dogma
• Fr. Franz Gessner, SVD, PhD - Ethics
• Fr. Andy Peter Lubi, DMin - Pastoral Theology
• Fr. Den Mark Malabuyoc, OSJ, SSL - Scriptures
• Fr. Alain Manalo, MA - Pastoral and Educational Management
• Fr. Martin Mandin, STL - Moral Theology
• Fr. Emmanuel Marfori, SThD - Dogmatic Theology
• Fr. Emmanuel Menguito, SVD, MA - Pastoral Psychology
• Dr. Arnold Monera, PhD - New Testament
• Fr. Marcelino Nicasio, SVD, PhD - Homiletics
• Fr. Andrew. Recepcion, SThD - Missiology/Mariology
• Msgr. Gerardo Santos, SThL, EdD - Moral Theology
• Fr. Danilo Tiong, SThL - Moral Theology

Affiliated Houses of Formation

1. Divine Word Seminary Scholasticate (SVD) - Rector, Fr. Michael Layugan, SVD
2. Fil-Mission Seminary MSP) - Fr. Jonathan N. Germinanda, MSP
3. Missionaries of St. Francis de Sales (MSFS)- Rector, Fr. Binoy, MSFS
4. Oblates of Saint Joseph (OSJ) - Fr. Stephen Gonzales, OSJ
5. Religious Tertiary Capuchins of Our Lady of Sorrows (Amigonians) - Fr. Renz Canuto, TC
6. Saint Augustine Major Seminary (SASMA)- Rector, Fr. Andy Lubi
7. Saint Lawrence of Brindisi House of Studies (OFM Capuchins) - Rector, Fr. Sergio Arenga, OFMCap
8. Saint Paul Seminary Foundation (SSP)- Rector, Fr. Norman Pena, SSP
9. Saint Paul Scholasticate (Barnabites) - Rector, Fr. Jesus Allado, CRSP
10. San Pablo Theological Formation House - Rector, Fr. Jose Segudo
11. Servants of the Paraclete (sP)- Rector, Fr. Peter Khan
12. Somascan Major Seminary (Somascans)- Fr. Gabriele Scotti, CRS
13. Tahanan ng Mabuting Pastol (TMP)- Rector, Fr. Michael Cron
14. 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. Randolf Flores, SVD, SSL, PhD and STD – 2014–present
• 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

Divine Word School of Theology Students' Association (DWSTSA)

• President: John Bordon, MSP
• Vice President: Carl Pua, San Pablo
• Secretary: Pelagio Guamil, Jr (SASMA)
• Treasurer: Roni Fernandis, MSFS

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
• Rectors of the Divine Word Seminary
• Houses of the Divine Word Seminary
• School History
• Administration
• Vision

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