Divine Word Seminary

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.

Divine Word Seminary Tagaytay
Tagaytay City
The Seminary Chapel
MottoVerbum divinum, fons sapientiae
TypeCatholic, religious seminary
Established1933, transferred to Tagaytay in 1963
AffiliationSociety of the Divine Word, DWEA, CEAP, Pontifical Urbaniana University
RectorFr. Michael Layugan, SVD, PhD and STD
DeanFr. Gilberto Marqueses, SVD, STL
Academic staff
22 (12 Resident Professors)
Students242 (SY 2016-2017)
Location
Tagaytay
,
Cavite
,
Philippines

14°07′38″N 120°57′57″E
Campus1
Colors Blue 
NicknameDWST
Websitewww.divinewordseminary.blogspot.com
Location in Luzon
Divine Word Seminary (Philippines)

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
  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

Affiliated Houses of Formation
  1. Divine Word Seminary Scholasticate (SVD) - Rector, Fr. Michael Layugan, SVD
  2. Mission Society of the Philippines (MSP) - Fr. Roberto Ruben Elago, MSP
  3. Missionaries of St. Francis de Sales (MSFS)- Rector, Fr. Binoy, MSFS
  4. Oblates of Saint Joseph (OSJ) - Fr. Randy dela Rosa, 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. Francis Mesina, 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. 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

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