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B.A., M.A., Ph.D. (or Th.D.), Theology in one continuous program, or pursue only Bachelor's
No matter which denomination, all clergy will find this curriculum enriching and empowering.
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Our unique program for clergy of all denominations
Bachelors Degree to Master's Degree to Doctoral Degree A "ladderized" curriculum in theology for formation in the Sacred Priesthood and for others pursuing the study of theology. A bachelor's degree is required for Holy Orders. Designed and Mentored by Archbishop Celes Amorin Gianan, Ph.D, D.D Academic Dean – Theology, St. James the Elder Theological Seminary Program Concept: ISP Curriculum in Theology speaks of the three basic dimensions of the ordained ministry in the Church. These are the following, namely: Intellectual, Spiritual, and Pastoral; that is, the ISP Module. This concept is Scripturally rooted in 1 Peter 1: 13 – 16, which says, Therefore, prepare your minds [Intellectual] for actions, keep sober in spirit [Spiritual], fix your hope completely on the grace of God to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ. As obedient children, do not be conformed to the former lust which were yours in your ignorance, but like the Holy One who called you, be holy yourselves also in all your behavior [Pastoral] because it is written, “You shall be holy, for I am holy”. This concept is further enhanced by II Timothy 3: 16 – 17, that says, All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be adequate, equipped for every good work. Hence, in this module, the intellectual formation is Scripture-based, spiritual formation is Scripture-inspired, and the pastoral commitment and involvement in the life and ministry of the Church is Scripture-driven. Furthermore, this understanding is rooted in John 1:1, which says, “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God”. When we speak of “Theology”, we speak of “Theos” meaning “God” and “Logos” meaning “Word”. John 1:1 is the biblical foundation of any theological school of thought in the fullest sense of the word. Apart from it, it is not theology. It may be dubbed as “theodicy” which is conceptually different from “theology”. The former refers to “what we say about” God and to what He says; the latter refers to what God in and through “His Word says to us”. Program Components: The components of this curriculum are the following, namely: Intellectual: Scripture-based Introduction to Theology, Dogmatic Theology, Systematic Theology, Moral Theology, Liturgical Theology, Canon Law, Christology, Sacramentology, Pneumatology, Ecclesiology, Mariology, Patrology, History of the Church, and Church Ministry Spiritual: Scripture-inspired Spiritual Enrichment and Empowerment inspired by the Writings of the Church Fathers and the Saints, Papal Encyclicals, Apostolic Exhortation and Declaration, Social Teachings of the Catholic Church and other contemporary Church documents. Pastoral: Scripture-driven commitment and involvement in the life and ministry of the Church which basically addresses the SPECIES, that is, the Social, Political, Economic, Cultural, Industrial, Environmental and Spiritual dimensions in the lives of people whom the ordained ministers would minister to as they live out their ministerial priesthood.
Most Reverend Gianan is a distinguished scholar and university professor. He holds a Ph.D. summa cum laude from De La Salle University, Manila, with concentration in philosophical theology and meta-ecclesiology; also, he completed studies in Canon Law from the Pontifical and Royal University of Santo Tomas. He is a professor at Global City Innovative College, Fort Bonifacio, and is Graduate Studies Program Coordinator, Philosophy Department, De La Salle University. Tuition: $3,500, plus the cost of texts self-purchased at discount. CODE COURSE TITLE BATheo 101 Introduction To Theology BATheo 102 Introduction To Sacred Scripture BATheo 103 God, One and Triune BATheo 104 God, The Creator BATheo 105 God made Man: Jesus BATheo 201 Mariology BATheo 202 The Grace of God BATheo 203 The Church of God BATheo 204 Sacred Liturgy BATheo 205 The Sacraments BATheo 301 Fundamentals of Moral Theology BATheo 302 The Commandments of the Law of God and of the Church BATheo 303 The Theological and Moral Virtues BATheo 304 Marriage and the Family BATheo 305 Church Ministry BATheo 401 Christology BATheo 402 Pneumatology BATheo 403 Ecclesiology BATheo 404 Missiology BATheo 405 Patrology The tuition for each degree (B.A., M.A., Ph.D.) is $3,500 (USD), far less than anywhere else! With this innovative program, our Seminary now offers students from all over the world a stimulating, three-stage educational experience of superb quality and at record-setting low cost. You may proceed at your own pace, and you are guaranteed unlimited guidance and encouragement through email and telephone.
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