The Silliman University Divinity School, more commonly referred to as the Divinity School, is one of the constituent academic units of

Silliman University Silliman University (also referred to as Silliman or SU) is a private university, private Research institute, research university in Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental, the Philippines. Established in 1901 as Silliman Institute by the Presbyte ...

, a

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, Philippines. Founded in 1921, the school is affiliated with the

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and is accredited with the Association of Theological Education in South East Asia (ATESEA).

Academic profile

History

The Divinity School opened in 1921 as the ''Silliman Bible School'' upon the proposition of Dr. Rank Laubach, a member of the American Board Mission of the

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. It was envisioned to be a joint Congregationalist-

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Training School for Visayan-speaking students who are interested in church ministry."About the Divinity School"
. Silliman University. Retrieved 2011-09-28. As its curriculum was further developed, the Bible School was renamed as the College of Theology in 1935. Still later, and in keeping with the trend among theological schools in other parts of the world, it was further renamed as the Silliman University Divinity School. In 1966, it became one of the participating schools of the

South East Asia Graduate School of Theology The South East Asia Graduate School of Theology (SEAGST) is a Protestant graduate school of theology, established in 1966 and operated by the Association for Theological Education in South East Asia (ATESEA) in cooperation with and on behalf of m ...

(SEAGST).

Programs

As a

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seminary, the Divinity School is affiliated with the

, providing various

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and graduate degrees which are accredited with the

Association for Theological Education in South East Asia The Association for Theological Education in South East Asia (ATESEA) is an organisation of Christian seminaries and other tertiary institutes of theology. It is based in Manila, Philippines and currently networks 102 member institutions and schoo ...

(ATESEA). These degrees are: * Bachelor of Theology Major in Pastoral Ministry * Master of Divinity Major in Pastoral Ministry * Master of Divinity Major in Christian Education * Master of Divinity Major in Spiritual Care/CPE * Master of Divinity Major in Systematic Theology * Master of Divinity Major in Biblical Studies * Master of Theology Major in Mission Studies * Doctor of Theology Major in Biblical Studies * Doctor of Theology Major in Christian Ethics * Doctor of Theology Major in Systematic Theology

Facilities

The school is located in a three-building complex inside the Silliman campus, composed of McKinley Hall, Rodriguez Hall, and the Chapel of the Evangel. McKinley Hall houses the Divinity School's classrooms and faculty offices; while the Rodriguez Hall, houses the assembly area, faculty and students lounge, as well as various offices. The Chapel of the Evangel serves as the school's worship center. Also under the school's management is the Divinity Village for its married students, and various dormitories for other Divinity students. The school likewise maintains its own library which has a collection of more than 13,000 books and 120 periodical titles."Location and Facilities"
. Silliman University. Retrieved 2011-09-28.

Footnotes

External links

Silliman University
official website
SU Divinity School Alumni Association
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United Church of Christ in the Philippines
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Divinity School A seminary, school of theology, theological seminary, or divinity school is an educational institution for educating students (sometimes called ''seminarians'') in scripture, theology, generally to prepare them for ordination to serve as clergy ...

Seminaries and theological colleges in the Philippines