The Divine Word Institute of Mission Studies (DWIMS) offers the following programs:
- Licentiate in Sacred Theology major in Missiology
- Doctorate in Sacred Theology major in Missiology
- Certificate in Mission Studies (Non-Degree)
Special Courses
- Summer Programs: Mission Orientation Courses (MOC)
- Outgoing Missionaries (Alis Bayan)
- In-coming and Returning Missionaries (Dating/Balik Bayan)
Other Activities
- Mission Camp
Doctorate Program
Doctorate in Sacred Theology Major in Missiology
This is a two-year course ending with the conferment of Doctorate in Sacred Theology. The program aims to bring the students to scientific maturity principally by means of a Doctoral Dissertation which would contribute to the progress of theological science, particularly Missiology.
Curriculum Otline Doctorate in Sacred Theology Major in Missiology
Licentiate Program
Licentiate in Sacred Theology Major in Missiology
This is a two-year course leading to Licentiate in Theology, major in Missiology. It consists of lectures and research work. The program aims to bring the students to scientific maturity principally by means of a Licentiate thesis which would contribute to the progress of theological science, particularly Missiology.
Curriculum Outline
Certificate in Mission Studies (CMS) Program
The Certificate in Mission Studies is a two-year non-degree program designed specifically for lay people interested in collaborating with the mission of the church, especially in the light of the New Evangelization. Open also to priests and religious, the program aims at creating in the participants an awareness of and love for mission and providing them an introductory course in Missiology. It seeks to equip the participants with the basic knowledge and skills necessary to cross the new frontiers of mission.
The program is offered on Saturdays and lasts for four semesters or two years. After completion of the requirements, the participants are awarded a "Certificate in Mission Studies."
CMS 3 – This is a one-year post-graduation course of the Certificate in Mission Studies (CMS) program. It is designed for those who have graduated from the CMS program and who wish to enter into closer collaboration with the mission of the SVD. Thus, the subjects revolve around the SVD charism, mission, spirituality, characteristic dimension. The course includes an exposure to one of the sites of SVD mission in the Philippines.