Recoletos School of Theology

AN AFFILIATE OF THE PONTIFICAL AND ROYAL UNIVERSITY OF SANTO TOMAS
A CHED RECOGNIZED HIGHER EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION

A welcome message from the Rector of the Recoletos School of Theology

I extend my warm welcome to you on behalf of the members of the Recoletos School of Theology (RST) Community: Professors, Administrative and Services Personnel, Students and Alumni.

Our Theology School is a Catholic Institution, owned and managed by the Recollect Friars known as the Recoletos, and an affiliate of the Royal and Pontifical University of Santo Tomas. We offer Bachelor of Arts degree in Sacred Theology with Pontifical rights, and our Master of Arts degree in Theology program is CHEd (Commission on Higher Education) recognized with majors in Systematic Theology, Church History, Augustinian Studies and Spirituality, Moral Theology, Biblical Catechesis, New Testament Translation to Mother Tongue and Old Testament Translation to Mother Tongue.

Friendly communitarian ambience and innovation are terms which are highly cherished by the Recoletos educational tradition. These values are reflected in our school vision to be a theological center for communion, research, and faith experience. We are a friendly community searching for truth and we boast of a pool of professors from different religious congregations and dioceses, added to our regular team of Recollect professors.  We constantly work for innovation in our curriculum program and communication technology to make RST a comprehensive ecclesiastical and a civil institution of higher learning.

You are all very welcome at RST!

Fr. Mark Rochelle F. Renacia, OAR
Rector

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Final Thesis Defense of Fray Judd Galinato, OAR

By Apol dela Cruz | January 3, 2024

THE PASTORAL MINISTRY OF BLESSED LEON INCHAUSTI AND BLESSED JOSE RADA IN SEVEN PARISHES IN BOHOL 1885-1898 Date and Time:   January 6, 2024  (10:00 AM) Name:   Fray Judd C. Galinato, OAR Thesis Adviser:    Prof. Emmanuel Luis A. Romanillos, HEL Thesis Panelist:   Fr. Mark Rochelle Renacia, OAR Fr. Emilio Edgardo Quilatan, OAR Fr. Rene Paglinawan, OAR…

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Final Thesis Defense of Fray Joseph Neil E. Baygan, OAR

By Apol dela Cruz | December 13, 2023

THE ROLE OF THE AUGUSTINIAN RECOLLECTS IN BOHOL IN PACIFYING THE DAGOHOY REBELLION AND ITS AFTERMATH Date and Time:       December 18, 2023  (10:00 AM) Name:    Fray Joseph Neil E. Baygan, OAR Thesis Adviser:      Prof. Emmanuel Luis A. Romanillos, HEL Thesis Panelist:     Fr. Mark Rochelle Renacia, OAR, SThD Fr. Emilio Edgardo…

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Proposal Thesis Defense of Br. Michael D. Adlaon, SdC

By Apol dela Cruz | December 4, 2023

THE DIGNITY OF HUMAN LABOR AND ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (A.I.) Date and Time:    December 5, 2023  (2:00 PM) Name:    Br. Michael D. Adlaon, SdC Thesis Adviser:    Prof. Mark Joseph Calano Thesis Panelist:    Fr. Mark Rochelle Renacia, OAR Fr. Ian Anthony Espartero, OAR Fr. Renie Villalino, OAR Nature of Defense: On-site (face to face)

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Final Thesis Defense of Fray Mc Airel S. Capinpin, OAR

By Apol dela Cruz | October 27, 2023

THE TEACHINGS OF POPE FRANCIS ON CHRISTIAN HOPE IN THE CONTEMPORARY PHENOMENON OF MIGRATION   Date and Time:       November 3, 2023  (2:00 PM) Name:    Fray Mc Airel S. Capinpin, OAR Thesis Adviser:      Fr. Ian Anthony Espartero , OAR Thesis Panelist:     Fr. Mark Rochelle Renacia, OAR Fr. James Castelo, OAR…

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Recoletos School of Theology welcomes Prior General of the Order of Augustinian Recollects

By recoletos | October 25, 2023

Mira Nila Homes, QUEZON CITY – Students of Recoletos School of Theology welcome Fray Miguel Angel Hernandez Dominguez, OAR, Prior General of the Order of Augustinian Recollects and Fray Luciano Matias, OAR, General Secretary, together with them is Fr. Rene Paglinawan, OAR, the official translator, last October 24, 2023.   Father Miguel and his companions…

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Proposal Thesis Defense of Fray Judd Galinato, OAR

By Apol dela Cruz | September 26, 2023

THE PASTORAL MINISTRY OF BLESSED LEON INCHAUSTI AND BLESSED JOSE RADA IN SEVEN PARISHES IN BOHOL IN 1885-1898 Date:   September 29, 2023  (1:00 PM) Name:   Fray Judd C. Galinato, OAR Thesis Adviser:    Prof. Emmanuel Luis A. Romanillos, HEL Thesis Panelist:   Fr. Mark Rochelle Renacia, OAR Fr. Emilio Edgardo Quilatan, OAR Fr. Rene Paglinawan, OAR…

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RFC community had its four new Lectors and seven new Acolytes

By recoletos | May 21, 2023

Mira Nila Homes, QUEZON CITY – Recoletos Formation Center had its four formands instituted to the Ministry of Lectors and seven to the Ministry of Acolytes during the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass at the St. Thomas of Villanova Chapel last May 20, 2023.   Fray Bernard C Amparado, OAR, the Prior Provincial of St.…

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RST Lakbay-Aral returns after three years of a break due to COVID-19 Pandemic

By recoletos | May 2, 2023

MIRA NILA Homes, Quezon City – Recoletos School of Theology resumes its Lakbay Aral Event as they search for truth this Academic Year last April 11 – 12, 2023.   At the early dawn of 5:00 AM, the students gathered in the school to settle and departed from the vicinity. Their first destination was in…

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Two Augustinian Recollect friars were ordained to the Sacred Order of the Diaconate

By recoletos | November 21, 2022

Mira Nila Homes, QUEZON CITY – Fray Ivan C. Cuison, OAR, and Fray Jhoben M. Rodriguez, OAR were ordained to the Sacred Order of the Diaconate on Saturday, November 20, 2022 at Our Lady of Consolation Parish. Most Rev. Teodoro C Bacani, DD, Bishop-Emeritus of the Diocese of Novaliches, officiated the Diaconal Ordination together with…

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Prior Provincial receives 2 Recollect friars in the Solemn Profession

By recoletos | October 18, 2022

Mira Nila Homes, QUEZON CITY – Two Augustinian Recollect friars said their definitive “yes” to God as they solemnly professed the Evangelical Counsels last Saturday, October 15, 2022, at Our Lady of Consolation Parish. They were Fray Ivan C. Cuison, OAR, and Fray Jhoben M. Rodriguez, OAR, who are now incorporated perpetually as members of…

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Bachelor of Arts in Sacred Theology

The Recoletos School of theology, as an affiliate of the Royal and Pontifical University of Sto. Tomas, offers a Bachelor’s degree in Sacred Theology (BST). This is a three-year or six-semester degree program.  To obtain this degree, candidates are to complete a total of 134 units of theological studies and 9 seminar courses.

Master of Arts in Theology

Recognized by the Commission on Higher Education (CHEd), the school offers a Master of Arts degree in Theology (MAT) with specializations in Church History and Systematic Theology, Moral Theology, Biblical Catechesis, New Testament (Greek) Translation to Mother Tongue, Old Testament (Hebrew) Translation to Mother Tongue, and Augustinian Spirituality and Pedagogy.

Admission Requirements

Enrolment Procedures

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RST admits future members of the clergy and candidates to religious life and to pious organizations.   It is also open to lay persons, provided they meet the required qualifications stated in Sapientia Christiana, Art. 31 and RST Statutes.

On the scheduled days for enrolment, students are to fill out the enrolment form.  Data that are of primary importance include the following: updated Personal Information, Curricular offering data i.e. courses, schedule of classes and number of units to be taken.

ENROLMENT FORMS

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Download the ENROLMENT FORM from the website: www.rst.edu.ph. You can also access the same form from your RST Facebook Group account.
  2. After filling up the FORM, rename each file by using this format: SurnameFirstNameYearLevel. Use the following codes to designate your year level: 1 (first year), 2 (second year), 3 (third year), 4 (MAT Completers).Example: DelmundoRedentor1

     

  3. Send your accomplished FORM as PDF files to the Registrar through this email address: registrar@rst.edu.ph.
  4. Entrance Examinations (online or in-person) : Until August 5, 2023
  5. The enrolment is scheduled on August 7-11, 2023.

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