Institute of Religion

Institute of Religion

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Signature Pedagogy

Courses Offered

Institutionally Mandated Courses (Tertiary Level)

An outcomes-based undergraduate theology course that enables students to understand the Christian view of the human person and to live out the fundamentals of the moral doctrine of the Church. The course focuses on Christ’s call to holiness and the human person’s response in faith. It covers the following major themes on the human person:   I. Called to Salvation in Christ; II. Called to Happiness in Christ; III. Called to Fullness in Christ; and IV. Called to Holiness in Christ. The students are expected to reflect more deeply and act more fully on the moral teachings of Christ so that they can lead lives worthy of the Gospel.

An outcomes-based undergraduate theology course that provides a complete understanding of marriage and family as a Christian vocation rooted in the Catholic faith. The course focuses on marriage as vocation to holiness and the family as the institution willed by God to form faithful members of the Church. It covers the following major themes: I. Fundamental Christian Dimensions of the Family, II. Christian Understanding of Marriage, III. Education on Human Love, IV. Pastoral Response of the Church to Issues Affecting the Family. The students are expected to uphold the sanctity of marriage, to promote the family as domestic Church, and to become responsible Christians in discerning and making decisions with regard to their vocation.

An outcomes-based undergraduate theology course that serves as a moral guide in the socio-cultural, economic, political, and technological involvement of Christians in the world. The course focuses on the role of the Church in the social order, emanating from her mission of evangelization and integral human liberation, and promotion of the common good. It covers the following major themes: I. Understanding the Concept of Human Dignity; II. Social Mission of the Church and the Commitment of the Lay Faithful; III. The Principles and the Development of the Social Teachings of the Church; and IV. The Mission of the Church in the Contemporary World. The students are expected to manifest a way of life that is inspired by the principles of Catholic Social Teaching in their decision-making and involvement in ecclesial and civic affairs.

An outcomes-based undergraduate theology course that provides students an opportunity to understand what it means to be Church in the contemporary world, integrate faith and context in the light of the Gospel, and create concrete steps in committed response to the “signs of the times.” The course focuses on the Christian response to the challenges in the contemporary world, rooted in one’s relationship with God. It covers the following major themes: I. Harmony With God: Called to Communion; II. Harmony With the Human Community: Called to Dialogue; III. Harmony With All Creation: Called to Stewardship; IV. Harmony of Faith and Life: Called to Mission. The students are expected to develop a capstone program as their personal and committed response to the call of the Gospel today, rooted in a sound spirituality and discerning the signs of the times.

Certificate in REligious EDucation (CREED)

Signature Pedagogy

As an integral part of the charism of the Order of Preachers and of Catholic Social Teaching, the Salamanca Process calls for a synergy between the Dominican intellectual and apostolic life by directing study, research, analysis and action towards addressing the challenges that the world faces. This was articulated during the International Congress on “Dominicans in the Promotion and Defense of Human Rights: Past, Present and Future” held in Salamanca, Spain from 1-5 September 2016, to which the University of Santo Tomas (UST), Manila, is party. The Congress formed part of the celebration of the 800th Jubilee Year of the Dominican Order as entrusted by the Church with the mission to go forth and preach the Gospel. In response to the declarations pronounced in the final document of the Congress, the UST Institute of Religion draws inspiration from the Salamanca Process to conceive its signature pedagogy in the form of this educative framework named “DoT-ED: Dominican-Thomistic Education by Design”.

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Vision, Mission, Goals, and Objectives

Vision, Mission, Goals, and Objectives

  

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Patron Saint

Updates

Patron Saint

St. Mary Magdalene

Administrators

Administrators

Rev. fr. Ermito G. de Sagon, O.P., SSL

Director

Asst. Prof. Dennis Ian B. Sy, MA

Institute Secretary

Faculty Council

Faculty Council

Rev. fr. Ermito G. de Sagon, O.P., SSL

Chair (Ex-Officio)

Asst. Prof. Maila M. Blanza, PhD

Member

Asst. Prof. Grace D. Santizo, MA

Member

Mr. Louell V. Baldoza, MA

Member

Asst. Prof. Dennis Ian B. Sy, MA

Secretary (Ex-Officio)

Ad Hoc Committee

Ad Hoc Committee

Asst. Prof. John Paul T. Balanquit, MA

Chair

Asst. Prof. Marites R. Redoña, PhD

Asst. Prof. Frederick C. del Rosario, MA

Prof. Concepcion Liza V. Corotan, PhD

Coordinators

Coordinators

Asst. Prof. John Paul T. Balanquit, MA

e-Learning

Mr. Louell V. Baldoza, MA

Community Service and Extension

Mr. Sir-Lien-Hugh T. Tadeo, MA

Library

Inst. Sarah Gail A. Ortiz, EdD

Pedagogical Lead

Faculty Members

Faculty Members

Asst. Prof. Gemma V. Aboy, MEd

Master of Education, major in School Leadership

Inst. Bryan B. Albia, MA

Master of Arts in Liturgy

Mr. Fred F. Antonio Jr., MA

Master of Arts in Religious Studies

Inst. Maria Lourdes S. Antonio, MA

Master of Arts in Theology major in Religious Studies

Prof. Joan Christi T. Bagaipo, PhD

Doctor of Philosophy, major in Development Studies

Asst. Prof. Ma. Cecilia L. Balajadia, MA

Master of Arts in Theological Studies

Asst. Prof. John Paul T. Balanquit, MA

Master of Arts in Philosophy

Inst. Louell V. Baldoza, MA

Master of Arts in Theology

Assoc. Prof. Allan A. Basas, SThD

Doctor of Sacred Theology major in Dogma

Prof. Pablito A. Baybado Jr., PhD

Doctor of Philosophy major in Philosophy

Assoc. Prof. Maila M. Blanza, PhD

Doctor of Philosophy in Theology

Ms. Mariel M. Blanza, MA

Master of Arts in Religious Education

Asst. Prof. Ser Allan G. Bodoraya, MA

Master of Arts in Applied Theology

Assoc. Prof. Mary Erika N. Bolaños, LPT, PhD

Doctor of Philosophy in Theology

Inst. Brent B. Braganza, MA

Master of Arts in Religious Education

Asst. Prof. Val G. Brillo, SThL, MPM

Licentiate in Sacred Theology

Master in Peace Building Management

Inst. Juegene R. Cafe, MA

Master of Arts in Theology major in Pastoral Ministry

Asst. Prof. Mario M. Cagurangan Jr., MPsych

Master of Psychology

Inst. Cristine A. Calustre, MA

Master of Arts in Theology major in Systemic Studies

Inst. Chester Rommel C. Canonicato, MA

Master of Arts in Pastoral Ministry major in Family Ministry and Counseling

Asst. Prof. Fides Maria Lourdes F. Carlos, MA

Master of Arts in Higher Religious Studies

Inst. Jeffrey B. Cercado, MA

Master of Arts in Theology major in Religious Studies

Inst. Andrew Joseph S. Chanco, MRS

Master in Religious Studies, major in Catechetics

Asst. Prof. Girly V. Constantino, MA

Master of Arts in Education Management

Prof. Concepcion Liza V. Corotan, PhD

Doctor of Philosophy major in Theology

Inst. Ericka Mae B. Cunanan, MA

Master of Arts in Theology

Inst. Luzielle Ernest M. de Leon-Cortez, MA

Master of Arts in Religious Education

Sr. Mary Ann C. de Vera, O.P., MA

Master of Arts in Theology major in Consecrated Life

Asst. Prof. Frederick C. del Rosario, MA

Master of Arts in Religious Education

Asst. Prof. Emma Lyn C. dela Santa, MA

Master of Arts major in Religious Education

Prof. Arvin D. Eballo, PhD

Doctor of Philosophy major in Religious Education and Values Education

Inst. Christopher E. Esparagoza, MEd

Master of Education major in Religious and Values Education

Inst. Benjohn B. Espares, MA

Master of Arts in Theology major in Social/Pastoral Communication

Asst. Prof. Philip L. Fuentes, PhD

Doctor of Philosophy in Religious Studies

Inst. Phil Nielsen G. Galvez, MPM

Master of Pastoral Ministry

Inst. Patrick Meryll J. Garcia, BA

Bachelor of Arts in Classical Philosophy

Inst. Ivan Efreaim A. Gozum, MA

Master of Arts in Religious and Values Education

Asst. Prof. Joselito G. Gutierrez, PhD

Doctor of Philosophy in Family Studies

Asst. Prof. Enrique M. Jamilla, MA

Master of Arts in Theology

Inst. Hansson G. Labisig, SThL-MA

Licentiate in Sacred Theology

Master of Arts in Theology

Inst. Joseph V. Macalanggan, MA

Master of Arts major in Pastoral Ministry: Spirituality and Retreat Directing

Asst. Prof. Warren S. Mañeja, MA

Master of Arts in Theology

Inst. Eddie Vicente V. Marquiño, MA

Master of Arts in Pastoral Ministry

Inst. Jan Kevin T. Mendoza, MA

Master of Arts in Theological Studies

Assoc. Prof. Kristine C. Meneses, PhD

Doctor of Philosophy in Theology

Inst. Patricia Joy V. Mobilla, MA

Master of Arts in Theology

Asst. Prof. Leo-Martin Angelo R. Ocampo, MA

Master of Arts in Theological Studies

Asst. Prof. Raul T. Ortega, PhL, MA

Licentiate in Philosophy

Master of Arts in Theology

Inst. Sarah Gail A. Ortiz, EdD

Doctor of Education major in Educational Leadership

Inst. Sergio G. Paganao Jr., MA

Master of Arts in Theology major in Mission Studies

Asst. Prof. Ulysses John R. Parado, MA

Master of Arts in Theology

Asst. Prof. Lorna T. Paras, MA

Master of Arts in Theological Studies

Assoc. Prof. Ma. Sanita A. Quilatan, PhD

Doctor of Philosophy in Environmental Studies

Inst. Judith T. Quintero, MA

Master of Arts in Theology

Assoc. Prof. Marites R. Redoña, PhD

Doctor of Philosophy in Theology

Inst. Joseph Albert D. Reyes, MA

Master of Arts in Pastoral Ministry

Sr. Melanie S. Reyes, MSBS, JCL

Licentiate in Canon Law

Inst. Anthony G. Roman, MA

Master of Arts in Theology major in Religious Studies

Prof. Joel C. Sagut, PhD

Doctor of Philosophy major in Philosophy

Asst. Prof. Grace D. Santizo, MA

Master of Arts in Pastoral Ministry

Prof. Chito M. Sawit, PhD

Doctor of Philosophy in Theology

Asst. Prof. Dennis Ian B. Sy, MA

Master of Arts in Theology major in Theological Studies

Inst. Sien-Lien Hugh T. Tadeo, MA

Master of Arts in Theological Studies

Asst. Prof. Edgar M. Tuballa I, MA

Master of Arts in Pastoral Ministry

Prof. Revenendo R. Vargas, PhD

Doctor of Philosophy in Theology

Support Staff

Support Staff

Ms. Trisha Adrienne Pabalate

Office Staff