Divine Word Seminary

The Divine Word Seminary Tagaytay (DWST) is a Roman Catholic mission seminary established in 1933 and administered by the Society of the Divine Word (SVD). It is one of the major theological seminaries in the Philippines and serves as a center for priestly and missionary formation.

DWST’s primary mission is to prepare future missionaries for service in both local (Philippine) and foreign missions. Its student population is composed mainly of seminarians preparing for the priesthood, coming from approximately fourteen (14) autonomous but affiliated SVD houses of formation.

Academic and Formation Programs

DWST offers a comprehensive range of ecclesiastical and academic programs in theology, mission studies, and pastoral ministry. These programs serve seminarians, religious, clergy, and lay students.

Degree and Certificate Programs

• Four-Year Theology Program

• Baccalaureate in Sacred Theology (S.T.B.)
  Degree conferred by the Pontifical Urbaniana University, Rome

• A.B. in Theology (CHED-recognized)

• Master of Arts in Theology

• Certificate in Theological Studies (CTS) – primarily for lay students

Specialized Academic Tracks

• Ecclesiastical Course (for candidates to the priesthood)

• Licentiate in Mission Theology
  (Administered by the Divine Word Institute of Mission Studies – DWIMS)

• Master of Arts in Theology, with majors in:

  • Moral Theology

  • Missiology

  • Sacred Scriptures

  • Systematic Theology

  • Pastoral Ministry (Non-thesis)

  • Mission Studies (Non-thesis)

Formation and Special Institutes

• SVD Scholasticate (Philippines) – House of formation for SVD seminarians

• Divine Word Institute of Mission Studies (DWIMS) – Specialized institute for mission theology

• SVD–Alternative Learning System (SVD-ALS) – Outreach and educational program

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