PROGRAM OF STUDIES
		The HOLY ROSARY MAJOR SEMINARY Graduate School of Theology is an institute of higher learning in the sacred sciences owned and operated by the Archdiocese of Caceres. Its primary mission is to form and train candidates to the priesthood into competent pastors in the local Church of Bikol. It also provides the opportunity for the laity and religious to deepen their understanding of the faith, and so become knowledgeable committed members of the Christian community. As an academic institution, it offers the following programs of studies:
Ecclesiastical Studies
The four-year theology course leading to the degree of Bachelor in Sacred Theology (STB) is primarily meant for candidates to the priesthood. The seminary is duly recognized by the Congregation for Catholic Education since October 16, 1989 as a theological institute granting the canonical bachelor’s degree, by virtue of its affiliation to the Faculty of Theology of the Pontifical University of Santo Tomas, Manila.
1. Core Subjects.  Theological Research, Statistics, Introduction to Sacred Theology, Theology of Revelation.
2. Sacred Scriptures.  Introduction to Sacred Scriptures, Introduction to the Old Testament, Introduction of the New Testament, OT History & Theology, NT History & Theology, OT Exegesis I & II, NT Exegesis I & II.
3. History & Patristic. Ancient Church History, Medieval Church History, Modern & Contemporary Church History, Philippine & Bikol Church History, Fathers of the Church
4. Systematic Theology. The Mystery of the Living God, Theology of Creation, Christology, The Holy Spirit, The Church, The Sacraments, The Eucharist, The Sacraments in Particular, Theology of the Priesthood, Mariology, Eschatology, Theological Synthesis & Ad Audiendas Confessiones.
5. Moral & Spiritual Theology.  Fundamental Moral Theology, Theology of Grace & Sin, Theological & Moral Virtues, Human Sexuality & Bioethics, Social Teachings of the Church, Theology of Christian Perfection.
6. Pastoral Theology.  Fundamentals of Pastoral Theology, Pastoral Guidance & Counseling, Social Communications, Homiletics, Pastoral Management, Pastoral Field Education.
7. Canon Law. Introduction to Canon Law, Sacramental Law, Matrimonial Law.
8. Liturgy. Nature & History of Liturgy, Theology of Liturgy, Pastoral Liturgy
9. Auxiliary. Biblical Hebrew, New Testament Greek, Ecclesiastical Latin
10. Seminars & Thesis Writing
Graduate Studies
The graduate program of studies leads to two civil degrees, namely: an academic degree of Master of Arts in Theology (MA Theology) with specialization in Biblical Studies, Dogmatic Theology, Moral Theology, Church History and Pastoral Theology; and a professional degree of Master in Pastoral Ministry (MPM). As an educational institution, the seminary received government recognition through the Commission on Higher Education in 1996, making it the only graduate school of theology in the Bikol region.
1 Admission Requirements 1.1 For admission to the program, the applicant must possess any of these academic qualifications: a) A Bachelor's degree in Philosophy (PhB); b) A Bachelor of Arts degree (AB major in Philosophy); c) Any bachelor's degree with the completion of 18 courses in Philosophy, namely: Logic, Epistemology, Metaphysics, Philosophy of Man, Philosophy of God, and History of Philosophy (Ancient, Medieval, Modern and Contemporary). 1.2 The applicant must have a good grasp of English. 1.3 Upon enrollment, the applicant must submit his/her undergraduate transcript of records with the S.O. number.
2 Academic Load. Full-time students are allowed to take a maximum load of 9 units per semester, except for graduating students, who are allowed a total load of 12 units. Part-time students are permitted to carry a maximum load of 6 units a semester.
3 Transfer of Credits. Credits earned from other institutions may be accepted with or without validation. In all cases, candidates for the master's degree should earn at least 18 units in this institution, excluding units in thesis writing.
4 Academic Standing. The lowest passing grade is 2.0. A student who receives failing grades in two courses shall be disqualified from the program.
5 Assignment of a Thesis Adviser. A student may be assigned an adviser upon completion of the courses on Theological Research and Statistics.
6 Comprehensive Examination. A student can take the comprehensive examination upon completion of all academic requirements and upon presentation of the required clearance from the Financial Administrator's office.
7 Thesis Writing. Students may enroll in Thesis Writing only upon completion of at least 75% of the curricular requirements, including Theological Research and Statistics.
8 Graduation Requirements. A student can be awarded the master's degree after meeting the following requirements: a) Completion of 36 credits for MA-Th or 45 credits for MPM (60% of final grade). b) Passing the Comprehensive Examination (20% of final grade) c) For MA-Th, successful defense of master’s thesis (20% of final grade) d) For MPM, successful presentation of Pastoral Case Study (20% of final grade)
ECCLESIASTICAL STUDIES IN THEOLOGY A four-year course leading to the degree of Bachelor in Sacred Theology (STB)
	First Semester				Second Semester
	FIRST YEAR
TH 101	Introduction to Sacred Theology		3	TH 202	Introduction to Sacred Scriptures II		3
TH 102	Theology of Revelation		3	TH 302	Medieval Church History		3
TH 201	Introduction to Sacred Scriptures I		3	TH 305	The Fathers of the Church		3
TH 203	Introduction to Biblical Languages		3	TH 401	The Mystery of the Living God		3
TH 301	Ancient Church History		3	TH 502	Theology of Grace & Sin		3
TH 501	Fundamental Moral Theology		3	TH 802	Liturgical Theology		3
TH 801	Nature & History of Liturgy		3	TH 804	Ecclesiastical & Liturgical Latin		3
TA 001	Music: Theory & Practice		(3)	TA 002	Liturgical Music		(3)
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	SECOND YEAR
TH 103	Methods of Theological Research		3	TH 104	Statistics		3
TH 204	Pentateuch & Historical Books		3	TH 207	Synoptic Gospels & Acts		3
TH 303	Modern & Contemporary Church History		3	TH 304	Philippine & Bikol Church History		3
TH 402	Theology of Creation		3	TH 404	Mariology		3
TH 403	Christology		3	TH 504	Human Sexuality & Bioethics		3
TH 503	Theological & Moral Virtues		3	TH 505	Theology of Christian Perfection		3
TH 601	Fundamentals of Pastoral Ministry		3	TH 602	Counseling & Spiritual Direction		3
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	THIRD YEAR
TH 208	Pauline & Catholic Letters		3	TH 205	Prophetic & Apocalyptic Literature		3
TH 405	The Church		3	TH 407	Eucharist & Eschatology		3
TH 406	Sacramental Theology		3	TH 408	Particular Sacraments		3
TH 603	Social Communications		3	TH 604	Homiletics		3
TH 701	Introduction to Canon Law		3	TW 002	Thesis Writing II		3
TW 001	Thesis Writing I		3	TS 200	Seminar		1
TS 100	Seminar		1				19
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	FOURTH YEAR
TH 209	Johannine Literature & Revelation		3	TH 206	Psalms & Wisdom Books		3
TH 409	Theology of the Priesthood		3	TH 605	Missiology & Ecumenism		3
TH 410	Apologetics/Dogmatic Synthesis		3	TH 607	Field Education & Pastoral Synthesis		6
TH 507	Justice & Church Social Teachings		3	TH 703	Matrimony		3
TH 508	Ad Audiendas Conf/Moral Synthesis		3	TH 803	Pastoral Liturgy		3
TH 606	Pastoral Management		3				18
TH 702	Sacramental Law		3
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