Master of Arts in Theology

This academic degree is a master’s thesis program aimed at preparing individuals involved in the practice of theological education to have a basic comprehensive and critical grasp of the Scriptures and the Christian tradition in the context contemporary global issues and developments. The different major concentrations are made available to allow for basic specialization in some central theological fields.

Course Load

  • Systematic Theology
  • Moral Theology
  • Scriptures
  • Sacraments
  • Vincentian Studies/Spirituality

  • Basic Courses (6 Units)
  • Core Courses (12 Units)
  • Major Courses (18 Units)
  • Elective/Practicum (Units vary per Areas of Concentration)
  • Thesis Writing and Defense (6 Units)

Comprehensive Examination

A student shall take an oral comprehensive examination in front of a panel of three (3) members representing three theological fields: one from the field of concentration (Major) and 2 from other fields to be determined by the Program Chairperson.

Publication

As per the CHED Memorandum Order No. 15, Series of 2019, all doctoral students must produce and publish at least one (1) research article/paper in a peer-reviewed journal prior to their final defense.

Public Defense

The final assessment for the Master’s Program shall be a public defense.

Academic Pre-Requisites

a. An applicant must have graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree (four-year university course) as specified by the Commission on Higher Education in the Philippines or its equivalent in other countries.

b. The student shall have taken up at least 12 units of Theology or Philosophy in their undergraduate courses from a previous university or equivalent institutes of learning.

Curriculum

First Year

  • 1st Semester
    • MAT011 Introduction to Scriptures
    • MAT024 Fundamental Systematic Theology: Revelation and Faith
    • MAT041 Fundamental Moral Theology
    • MAT0101 Research Methods 1: Methods and Materials for Research Writing
  • 2nd Semester
    • MAT026 Christology and Soteriology
    • MAT0101 Research Methods 2: Practical & Empirical Methods
    • Elective: Choose from the Curriculum List

Second Year

  • 1st Semester
    • MAT025 Triune God
    • MAT031 Ecclesiology
    • MAT028 Creation and Eschatology
    • MAT033 Liberation Theologies
  • 2nd Semester
    • MAT032 Missiology
    • MAT029 Theological Anthropology, Sin and Grace

End-Course Requirements

  • Synthesis Course/Comprehensives (SVST)
  • Thesis Writing
  • Thesis Defense

First Year

  • 1st Semester
    • MAT011 Introduction to Scriptures
    • MAT024 Fundamental Systematic Theology: Revelation and Faith
    • MAT041 Fundamental Moral Theology
    • MAT0101 Research Methods 1: Methods and Materials for Research Writing
  • 2nd Semester
    • MAT026 Christology and Soteriology
    • MAT042 Christian Sexual Ethics
    • MAT0101 Research Methods 2: Practical & Empirical Methods

Second Year

  • 1st Semester
    • MAT047 Contemporary Issues in Moral Theology 1
    • MAT045 Special Moral Questions
    • MAT046 Environmental Ethics
    • Elective: Choose from the Curriculum List
  • 2nd Semester
    • MAT044 Life and Biomedical Ethics
    • MAT043 Catholic Social Teaching

End-Course Requirements

  • Synthesis Course/Comprehensives (SVST)
  • Thesis Writing
  • Thesis Defense

First Year

  • 1st Semester
    • MAT011 Introduction to Scriptures
    • MAT024 Fundamental Systematic Theology: Revelation and Faith
    • MAT041 Fundamental Moral Theology
    • MAT0101 Research Methods 1: Methods and Materials for Research Writing
  • 2nd Semester
    • MAT022 Biblical Hebrew and Greek
    • MAT012 Pentateuch & Historical Books
    • MAT0101 Research Methods 2: Practical & Empirical Methods

Second Year

  • 1st Semester
    • MAT014 Synoptics and Acts
    • MAT013 Prophetic and Wisdom Literatures
    • Elective: Choose from the Curriculum List
  • 2nd Semester
    • MAT016 Johannine Writings
    • MAT015 Pauline and Catholic Epistles
    • MAT020 Contemporary Approaches to Biblical Studies and Exegesis

End-Course Requirements

  • Synthesis Course/Comprehensives (SVST)
  • Thesis Writing
  • Thesis Defense

 

First Year

  • 1st Semester
    • MAT011 Introduction to Scriptures
    • MAT024 Fundamental Systematic Theology: Revelation and Faith
    • MAT041 Fundamental Moral Theology
    • MAT0101 Research Methods 1: Methods and Materials for Research Writing
  • 2nd Semester
    • MAT026 Christology and Soteriology
    • MAT049 Introduction to Liturgy and Sacraments
    • MAT0101 Research Methods 2: Practical & Empirical Methods

Second Year

  • 1st Semester
    • MAT050 Sacraments of Christian Initiation 1: Baptism and Confirmation
    • MAT052 Sacraments of Healing: Reconciliation and Anointing of the Sick
    • MAT053 Sacraments of Commitment 1: Holy Orders
  • 2nd Semester
    • MAT051 Sacraments of Christian Initiation 2: Eucharist
    • MAT054 Sacraments of Commitment 2: Matrimony
    • Elective: Theology of Inculturation

End-Course Requirements

  • Synthesis Course/Comprehensives (SVST)
  • Thesis Writing
  • Thesis Defense

First Year

  • 1st Semester
    • MAT011 Introduction to Scriptures
    • MAT024 Fundamental Systematic Theology: Revelation and Faith
    • MAT041 Fundamental Moral Theology
    • MAT0101 Research Methods 1: Methods and Materials for Research Writing
  • 2nd Semester
    • MAT026 Christology and Soteriology
    • MAT062 Theology of Christian Spirituality
    • MAT0101 Research Methods 2: Practical & Empirical Methods

Second Year

  • 1st Semester
    • MAT061 History of Christian Spirituality
    • MAT063 Spiritual Discernment
    • MAT065 Spiritual Traditions: East and West
  • 2nd Semester
    • MAT066 Retreat Giving and Spiritual Direction
    • MAT064 Contemporary Spiritualities
    • MAT072 Vincentian Spirituality

End-Course Requirements

  • Synthesis Course/Comprehensives (SVST)
  • Thesis Writing
  • Thesis Defense
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Human Formation Sessions

Beyond academic development, SVST also offers afternoon sessions on human formation and basic psychology for clergypersons every semester. This adds to their holistic development, improving their self-reflections and discernments, understanding of the self, and how to communicate with others. Modules are provided to assist the participants in their progress; designed according to the teachings of the church and the discoveries in psychology. Participants can register during the enrollment period.