Recoletos School of Theology

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

ENROLMENT IS ON-GOING UNTIL AUGUST 8, 2025

Academic Programs

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.

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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.

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Admission Requirements

Enrolment Procedures

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.

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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.

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ENROLMENT FORMS

INSTRUCTIONS

Download the ENROLMENT FORM from the website: www.rst.edu.ph. You can also access the same form from your RST Facebook Group account.
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
Send your accomplished FORM as PDF files to the Registrar through this email address: [email protected].
Entrance Examinations (online or in-person) : ON-GOING until August 8, 2025.
The enrolment is scheduled on August 4-8, 2025

Please be guided accordingly.

Enrolment Form for both SThB & MAT Programs

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RST Day 2025: Dean Taton Challenges Church to Champion Justice in Digital Age

By EyeTee | December 2, 2025

Fray Jesse Meer E. Alipes, OAR QUEZON CITY – The Recoletos School of Theology confronted the urgent intersection of truth, justice, and digital responsibility as Atty. Rodel A. Taton, DCL, challenged the students to exercise prophetic witness during RST Day 2025 last November 25. “The Church’s role in the discourse is prophetic. It must defend truth and justice not only in society but also in the digital sphere, where misinformation and manipulation threaten the moral fabric of communities,” declared Taton, Dean of San Sebastian College–Recoletos Graduate School of Law, during the theological colloquium held at the seminary’s Mira-Nila Homes campus. The colloquium, themed “A Pastoral Church: Justice in Action, Grounded in Truth,” served as the intellectual centerpiece of the annual celebration that drew seminarians, formators, and guests together under…

RST Marks Renewal of Affiliation with UST, Receives Vatican Recognition

By EyeTee | December 2, 2025

Fray Jesse Meer E. Alipes, OAR QUEZON CITY — The Recoletos School of Theology (RST) held a Thanksgiving Mass on October 2 to mark the renewal of its five-year affiliation with the Royal and Pontifical University of Santo Tomas (UST) and its canonical recognition as an Ecclesiastical Institution of Higher Studies by the Dicastery for Culture and Education of the Holy See. The Eucharistic celebration took place at the Bulwagang Recoletos Audio-Visual Room in Miranila Homes, Quezon City. It was presided over by Fr. Ian Anthony Espartero, OAR, RST Director, with Fr. Lounal Jarumay, OAR, Executive Secretary; Fr. Mark Rochelle Renacia, OAR, Research Coordinator; Fr. Edgardo Emilio Quilatan, OAR, Library Coordinator; and Fr. Leopoldo Estioko, OAR, Guidance Coordinator, as concelebrants. During the Mass, Fr. Jarumay read the two decrees issued…

Final Thesis Defense of Br. Harry R. Indonilla, SdC

By Apol dela Cruz | January 13, 2025

THE ‘LEAST BROTHERS (AND SISTERS)’ OF JESUS IN MATTHEW 25:40: A PASTORAL ACTUALIZATION TO THE ‘GOOD CHILDREN’ IN THE SERVANTS OF CHARITY Date and Time: January 23, 2025 @ 2:00 PM Name: Br. Harry R. Indonilla, SdC Thesis Adviser: Fr. Rajesh Xavier, SdC Thesis Panelist: Fr. Mark Rochelle Renacia, OAR Fr. Renie Villalino, OAR Fr. Randolf Flores, SVD Nature of Defense: On-site (face to face)

Proposal Thesis Defense of Fray Roldan T. Benemerito, OAR

By Apol dela Cruz | April 15, 2024

BAYANIHAN AS A HERMENEUTICAL TOOL FOR A CULTURAL, PASTORAL, AND THEOLOGICAL IMPERATIVE FOR A SYNODAL CHURCH Date and Time: April 25, 2024 (2:00 PM) Name: Fray Roldan T. Benemerito, OAR Thesis Adviser: Fr. Rainnielle Pineda Thesis Panelist: Fr. Mark Rochelle Renacia, OAR Fr. Robin Ross Plata, OAR Fr. Renie Villalino, OAR Nature of Defense: On-site (face to face)

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 Nature of Defense: On-site (face to face)

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 Quilatan, OAR, HED Fr. Rene Paglinawan, OAR, HEL Nature of Defense: On-site (face to face)

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)

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 Fr. Renie Villalino, OAR Nature of Defense: On-site (face to face)

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 arrived at exactly 8:30 in the morning and they were received with a warm welcome by the community. The OAR Coristas also sang “Ved Que Dulzura” as a gesture of appreciation for the gift of community life in the presence of the Prior General. Afterwards, the Prior General had an audience with the School Board and all the students of Recoletos School of Theology. In his message, Father Miguel expressed his appreciation of the presence…

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 Nature of Defense: On-site (face to face)

Thesis Proposal Defense of Fray Mhelcar C. Anierdes, OSA

November 25, 2025

THE CRUCIAL ROLE OF DAILY CONVERSION IN RELIGIOUS VOCATION IN THE LIGHT OF AUGUSTINE’S EXPERIENCE Date and Time: December 12, 2025 @ 10:00 AM Name: Fray Mhelcar C. Anierdes, OSA Thesis Adviser: Fr. Czar Emmanuel V. Alvarez, OSA Thesis Panelist: Fr. Mark Rochelle Renacia, OAR Fr. Lounal E. Jarumay, OAR Fr. James C. Castelo, OAR Nature…

Thesis Proposal Defense of Sem. Mc Jansen T. Cadag (Urdaneta)

November 25, 2025

A THEOLOGICAL FRAMEWORK FOR THE RENEWED INTEGRAL EVANGELIZATION OF THE DIOCESE OF URDANETA IN THE DIGITAL AGE Date and Time: December 11, 2025 @ 3:00 PM Name: Sem. Mc Jansen T. Cadag (Urdaneta) Thesis Adviser: Fr. Norman Melchor R. Peña, SSP Thesis Panelist: Fr. Mark Rochelle Renacia, OAR Fr. Dann Philip B. Soriano Mr. Leo Martin…

Thesis Proposal Defense of Sem. Peter Gold A. Dominguez (Parañaque)

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Final Thesis Defense of Fray James Francis M. Bago, OAR

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EMPOWERING THE LAY FAITHFUL: THE FORMATION OF CATECHISTS IN OUR LADY OF CONSOLATION PARISH – MIRANILA BASED ON POPE FRANCIS’ ANTIQUUM MINISTERIUM Date and Time: November 27, 2025 @ 3:00 PM Name: Fray James Francis M. Bago, OAR Thesis Adviser: Fr. Dexter Austria, OP Thesis Panelist: Fr. Mark Rochelle Renacia, OAR Fr.…

Final Thesis Defense of Sem. Cyril Jairus G. Altares (Laoag)

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