Centennial Curriculum Primer

UTS CENTENNIAL CURRICULUM: A PRIMER TABLE OF CONTENTS UTS Vision Mission: A Call to Servant Leadership The School of the Prophets: A Brief Historical Sketch Introduction to the Centennial Curriculum The Revised Critical Asian Principle Maka-Dios, Maka-Tao, Maka-Bayan, Maka-Kalikasan: The Centennial Curriculum

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UTS VISION MISSION: A Call to Servant Leadership The vision of Union Theological Seminary, being faithful to God’s call in Jesus Christ, is to promote theological education for ministry to all of creation. In partnership with the churches, the seminary’s mission is to educate students: to grow in faith while being conscious of human limitations; to proclaim and live the gospel in a liberating way; to be guided and empowered to serve with the help of God’s Spirit and grace; to be committed to work as agents of justice and peace toward the fulfillment of basic human needs and for the integrity of the whole creation; to celebrate life in all its fullness in the midst of struggles for dignity and respect for life. In response to the challenge of Jesus who said, “Whoever wants to be first must be last of all and servant of all,” (Mk 9:35) and, “For I have set you an example, that you also should do as I have done to you” (Jn 13:15), Union Theological Seminary—as a community of faith and as a theological and ministerial formation center—commits itself to this vision and this mission of servant leadership.

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THE SCHOOL OF THE PROPHETS: A BRIEF HISTORICAL SKETCH The Beginning One of the most significant institutions contributing to the life of the ecumenical movement in the Philippines is Union Theological Seminary. Our alumni of thousands have led in the mission to the barrios, evangelization, and establishment of churches in the rural and urban areas, leadership in the ecumenical circles, and service to the Filipino people. The Presbyterians’ Ellinwood Bible School, founded in 1905, and the Methodists’ Florence Nicholson Seminary, established in 1906, merged in 1907 to give birth to Union Theological Seminary. In its first year, Union had 59 students—47 Methodists, 10 Presbyterians, and 2 United Brethren. The United Brethren Church joined the ecumenical theological endeavor in 1911; the Disciples of Christ in 1916; and the Congregationalists in 1920. The seminary was incorporated in 1920 with the Rev. George William Wright as its first president. In the beginning, classes were held at the Central United Methodist Church and the Ellinwood Dormitories. The school had no facilities of its own. The Manila campus, on the corner of Taft Avenue and Herran Street (now Pedro Gil), was dedicated in 1926. It was a place the students could call their own, where they could discuss their future as church workers. In the bombing of Manila in 1945, the city was in ruins but UTS withstood the bombs and remains to this day one of the monuments to God’s grace and faithfulness. The seminary began offering college courses, which eventually led to the birth of Philippine Christian Colleges in 1947. UTS alumni played significant roles in the eventual birth of the United Church of Christ in the Philippines in 1948. In 1962, the seminary moved to its Dasmariñas campus in Cavite, and since then most of the Manila facilities have been shared with Philippine Christian Colleges (which became Philippine Christian University in 1976). The National Historical Institute unveiled on November 20, 2007 two markers, one in Manila and one in Dasmariñas, to recognize the pioneering and trailblazing efforts of UTS in Philippine Christian evangelization. Leadership The seminary has been led first by dedicated missionaries who put their life’s work in theological education and the evangelization of communities. In 1952 the seminary leadership was turned over to Filipinos. The first Filipino president was Dr. Benjamin I. Guansing. He was a visionary who, against all odds, led the transfer of UTS to the province of Cavite. Thus began the harvest of more Filipino workers who served in ecumenical institutions, in the

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episcopacy, in the mission work and community organizing in the barrios, in the advocacy for peace and justice issues in our country and in the world. In 1957, Union helped co-found the Association for Theological Education in South East Asia (ATESEA) and the South East Asia Graduate School of Theology (SEAGST). UTS alumni have also played significant roles in the leadership and ecumenical ministries of the Christian Conference of Asia, established also in 1957, and the National Council of Churches in the Philippines (NCCP), which was born in 1963. UTS alumni and faculty have also been actively involved in the work of the Ecumenical Association of Third World Theologians (EATWOT) which was organized in 1976. Dr. Guansing was followed by Dr. Jacob Quiambao under whose leadership the Salakot Chapel was conceptualized. It was inaugurated in 1974. Dr. Quiambao donated 13 hectares of land in Nueva Ecija to the seminary in order to allow the school to expand and support its various ministries. Dr. Emerito Nacpil was President during the early years of Martial Law. He conceptualized the Critical Asian Principle—contextualizing theological education in Asia—which still underpins the pedagogical approaches of ATESEA and SEAGST. Dr. Levi Oracion was President during the early years of the merger with PCU. He led the opposition to it and, when it was approved, helped the community through the early turbulent years. Dr. Meynardo Jose established the Doctor of Ministry program and put up the Asian Mission Center. Dr. Mariano Apilado served as President for 15 years. He led the seminary community through the 2000 crisis which saw two PCU Presidents and two boards jockeying for position. Dr. Romeo del Rosario was appointed in July of 2005 and led the seminary community through its centennial celebration. Before him, the seminary was led by two officers-in-charge, Dr. Anselmo Lupdag and Dr. Oscar Suarez. The Commission on Theological Education (CTE) appointed Rev. Dr. Ferdinand Anno in May 2008. The Merger with PCU Philippine Christian University is one of the children of the seminary, along with Union High Schools and Union Elementary Schools, in Manila and Dasmariñas, Cavite. These schools were all initiated by the seminary leadership to serve the educational needs of pastors, their families and the surrounding communities. For many years, the seminary and the colleges existed independently and cooperatively under separate boards. In 1978, Union Theological Seminary merged with Philippine Christian Colleges to create Philippine Christian Center of Learning. The merger was not a popular decision. Most members of the seminary community, faculty, and the partner churches expressed their opposition to the merger. Many still do to this day. Since the ‘80s, several attempts were made by the UCCP and the UMC to review the relationship. The merger was eventually reviewed and a new relationship was approved by both churches in 2004. The new agreement calls for the reconstitution

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of the seminary’s board of trustees and provisions for full autonomy. UTS’s alumni of thousands, the seminary communities, student councils and organizations, and its many friends and partners for almost 30 years, have prayed, hoped, struggled and anticipated the moment when UTS becomes truly self-governing and self-determining again. Only as a free institution can it envision and genuinely work for another hundred years of Preaching the Word, another hundred years of Servant Leadership, and another hundred years of Faithfulness to God’s call in Jesus Christ. The Future Union Theological Seminary has, for one hundred years, committed itself to a theology of incarnation: to preaching the Word, to servant leadership, and to faithfulness to God’s call in Jesus Christ. These commitments continue today. UTS has partnered with the United Church of Christ in the Philippines and the United Methodist Church in responding to the human rights violations issue through the “Propeta ng Bayan Scholarships” and the “Santuario.” Both programs concretely put faith into practice. The first is a program to support the education of the children of our church martyrs. One of our alumni, Raul Domingo has been a victim of the summary executions perpetrated against those who struggle alongside the victims of injustice. Aside from Pastor Domingo, the scholarships are named after Bishop Alberto Ramento, Rev. Edison Lapuz, and Pastor Isaias Sta. Rosa. The second provides temporary shelter to victims of militarization and harassment. Several years ago, the seminary sheltered over 100 Mangyan internal refugees for 14 months. More recently, peasants from Southern Luzon sought refuge on campus for six months. In the matter of the academic programs, the curriculum has been reshaped to enable church-workers to respond to the realities of the Filipino and Asian contexts, and to empower them to articulate the diverse expressions of faith of the Filipino people. The seminary has also embarked on a more intentional research and publications thrust, and has since produced books, journals, anthologies, and workshops that celebrate contextual and de-centered theologies, hermeneutics, music, and liturgies. Furthermore, we are no longer just a place where theological education is earned. We are working towards a sustainable community with our mango trees, tilapia fishponds, organic vegetable farms, and honeybees. When we have the capacity to milk our goats and cows, perhaps then, we can truly claim to be “a land of milk and honey.” As we face the challenges of the seminary’s second century, we envision a fully autonomous UTS; a community of faith worshipping together with integrity; journeying together with vision and purpose; and working together with others toward the realization of God’s reign on earth.

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INTRODUCTION TO THE CENTENNIAL CURRICULUM The new curriculum is a result of over three years of consultations and planning, and considered the inputs from the partner churches: the United Church of Christ in the Philippines (UCCP) and the United Methodist Church (UMC), the World Council of Churches (WCC), Christian Conference of Asia (CCA), National Council of Churches in the Philippines (NCCP), and the Association of Theological Education in South East Asia (ATESEA). Recommendations from the World Alliance of Reformed Churches (WARC) and the Revised Critical Asian Principle (of ATESEA) on doing theology in the Asian contexts were also considered, as well as proposals from Asian ecumenical leaders and educators. These helped identify the strengths and weaknesses of our current theological programs, and helped define a holistic and contextual education that would be responsive to the issues and challenges of people in Asia, through UTS’ unique denominational heritage and traditions (Wesleyan, Reformed, and Ecumenical). Approved for implementation by the Commission on Theological Education, the centennial curriculum is designed to reaffirm the seminary’s tradition as “School of the Prophets” by nurturing servant leaders (John 13:15, Mark 9:35) who are ‘maka-Diyos,’ ‘maka-tao,’ ‘maka-bayan,’ at ‘maka-kalikasan’ (Luke 4:18-19, Matthew 25:31-46). It is anchored on a framework with four components: 1. concepts and theory; 2. practicum and field education; 3. spiritual formation, and; 4. community research and integration. It is our belief and hope that a responsive engagement of students with UTS’ theological education will enable them to: 1. Read the Bible, do theology, and engage history with Asian perspectives; 2. Celebrate Filipino, Asian and indigenous spiritualities; 3. Apply the integrated elements of an ecumenical, liberative, progressive, and geocentric theological education in ministry; 4. Incarnate and communicate the values of “maka-Dios, maka-Tao, makaBayan, at maka-Kalikasan” in communities; Concretely respond to and participate in the struggles and aspirations of diverse communities towards the realization of God’s reign. The centennial curriculum is designed to nurture pastors and church-workers whose diakonia is one of self-emptying ministry. The centennial curriculum will have 100 credit hours-- both for the Master of Divinity and Bachelor of Theology programs. Our programs reflect the core courses that have been approved by the UCCP’s ministerial formation centers. The B.Th. program will offer three major concentrations: Pastoral Leadership, Christian Education, and Church Music.

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With the seminary’s focus on contextualization and the affirmation that language serves as wellspring of authentic grassroots theologizing, the primary language of instruction under the centennial curriculum is Filipino. English can be used to facilitate the theological education of Internationals who will be given opportunities to study Filipino languages.



THE REVISED CRITICAL ASIAN PRINCIPLE

A Distinctively Asian Theological Education The seminary, since the ‘70s and in partnership with member seminaries and divinity schools of the Association of Theological Education in South East Asia (ATESEA), adopted the Critical Asian Principle (CAP) as the fundamental perspective for operating the various theological programs of the member schools. The CAP privileges the Asian experience as theological education’s (1) Situational Principle, (2) Hermeneutical Principle, (3) Missiological Principle, and (4) Pedagogical Principle. These four key principles were conceptualized to: 1. Help Asian churches develop theologies of their own that are fully liberated from the Western framework 2. Help Asian churches evolve attitudes that privilege Asian thought, reflection, and action in lived-out theologies Revised CAP For ATESEA’s 50th anniversary, the CAP was revised to include the following concerns: 1. Religious Fundamentalisms 2. Gender Justice Issues 3. Ecological Problems, Disease, and Disasters 4. Globalization and Global Empire Building 5. Colonization 6. Spirituality 7. Identity and Power Struggle 8. Peoples Movements and Ecumenism 9. Information Technology—Change and Challenges 10. Social Challenges Reclaiming Indigenous Identity and Minority Rights The following guidelines provide a more comprehensive contextual framework for theological education in Asia:

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1. Responsive engagement with diverse Asian contexts 2. Reflective engagement with the sufferings of Asian peoples in order to provide hope 3. Critical dialogue with indigenous cultures and wisdom for the preservation and sustenance of life 4. Encourage the inter-connectedness of all creation 5. Promote inter-faith and intra-faith dialogue and partnerships 6. Enhance capacity building to serve people experiencing disasters, disease, conflict, and other forms of suffering and marginalization Prophetic resistance against empire and death forces A UTS education therefore takes seriously the plurality and diversity in races, peoples, cultures, ideologies, religions, shared colonial past, and experience of poverty that characterize South East Asia.

For three years or more, UTS seminarians—in the classroom, in exposure trips, inside Salakot Chapel, under the Narra and Mango trees, in community immersion activities, in exchange programs– grapple with the fundamental question of servant leadership in the Philippine and Asian contexts, of “what it means to be a follower of Jesus in the Philippines and in Asia today?” Another significant document that helped inform the centennial curriculum is the Manila Declaration of the World Alliance of Reformed Churches (WARC) entitled : “An Ecumenical Faith Stance Against Global Empire”, available at http://warc.jalb.de/warcajsp/side.jsp?news_id=809&part_id=0&navi=6. For more information on the Guidelines on Doing Theologies in Asia, please check out the ATESEA/SEAGST site at http://www.atesea.org/seagst.htm.

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MASTER OF DIVINITY CURRICULUM – 2008 to 2012 Semester  F I R S T

Junior Year Philo of Religion (HACTOR) Biblical Writings Foundations of Christian Educ. Church History I Pastoral Care &  Counseling I Basic Ecumenics Course(BEC) BTR – 1                                    Total = = =

Units

Middler Year

Units

3 3 3 3 3 3 1 19

Greek Hebrew Educ’l & Age Level Ministries Preaching I Intro to Church Music Christian Theology 2 BTR – 3                                    Total = = =  

3 3 3 3 3 3 1 19

Units

Middler Year

Units

3 3 3 3 3 3 1   19

Babaylan and Feminisms Preaching II Biblical Theology Asian and Phil. Church History Survey of World Religions   & New Religious Movements Church Tradition, Ecclesiology & Polity BTR – 4                    Total = = =

3 3 3 3   3 3 1  19

Senior Year Missions and Evangelization Geotheology Church Mgt and Stewardship Elective or Thesis A   Comprehensive Exams                                Total = = =

Units 3 3 3   3      12

HACTOR – History And Critical Theories Of Religion Semester  S E C O N D

Junior Year Intro to Old Testament Intro to New Testament Intro to Christian Worship Church History II Pastoral Care & Counseling II Christian Theology I BTR – 2                                    Total = = =

Senior Year Christian Social Ethics Contextual Theologies Elective or Thesis B Elective                                      Total = = =

Units 3 3 3 3         12

Bible  -  18;  Theology - 18;  History - 9;  Ethics - 9;  Church Ministries  - 33  = Total of  87 units plus 4 units BTR and 9 units Electives     Over all total = 100 units NOTE:  Summer Exposure and Internship are not yet included in the 100 units NOTE:  Third Year is Internship Year Required Elective for United Methodists:  Wesleyan Heritage and Theology

MAKA-DIOS, MAKA-TAO, MAKA-BAYAN, AT MAKAKALIKASAN (For God, for People, for Nation, and for Creation). These values best describe the focus of the Centennial Curriculum. ADMISSIONS UTS celebrates diversity and openness, and admits women and men from diverse backgrounds and religious traditions, from various parts of the Philippines and from abroad. The following documents are required for admission to UTS’ Master of Divinity and Bachelor of Theology programs:

1. Official Transcript of Records. Those applying for admission in the Master of Divinity program should submit original copies of their transcript of records with S.O. (special order) numbers. Those interested in the Bachelor of Theology should submit original copies of their transcript of records showing completion of at least 78 units of liberal arts or general education courses. 2. Endorsement Letters from Official Church Bodies. These letters should come from Conference or District level officers or higher. 3. Certification of Financial Support. Theological education is very expensive and applicants should be able to show proof of financial support. 4. Medical Certificate 5. Other documents that the seminary will require (marriage certificate, birth certificate, clearances, etc.)

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BACHELOR OF THEOLOGY CURRICULUM – 2008 to 2012 MAJOR IN CHURCH LEADERSHIP

Semester  F I R S T

B.Th. – Year I Philo of Religion (HACTOR) Biblical Writings Foundations of Christian Educ. Church History I Pastoral Counseling I Basic Ecumenics Course(BEC) BTR – 1                                    Total = = =

units 3 3 3 3 3 3 1 19

B.Th. – Year II Church Admin & Polity Church Music/Hymnology Christian Theology II Preaching I Stewardship & Resource Gen Asian and Phil Church History BTR – 3                                    Total = = =  

units 3 3 3 3 3 3 1 19

B.Th.  - Final Year M-Missions and Evangelization M-Geotheology(Theo of the Land) M-Group Dynamics & FCL M-Prophets                                 Total = = =

units 3 3 3 3    12

HACTOR – History And Critical Theories Of Religion) Semester  S E C O N D

B.Th. – Year  I Intro to Old Testament Intro to New Testament Intro to Christian Worship Church History II Pastoral Care & Counseling II Christian Theology I BTR – 2                                    Total = = =

units 3 3 3 3 3 3 1   19

B.Th. – Year II Babaylan and Feminisms Educ’l & Age Level Ministries M-Preaching II M-Church Management M-Jesus as Community Builder M-Ecclesiology & Polity BTR – 4                                Total = = =

Core Courses – 67 units;   Major subjects – 33 units;  plus  6 units Cognates: NOTE:  Summer Exposure & Internship are not yet included The Master of Divinity program admits applicants who are holders of at least a four-year baccalaureate degree or its equivalent. The baccalaureate degree should be at least 140 credit hours or units, and half should be earned credits or units in liberal arts or general education. The Bachelor of Theology is offered with three areas of concentration: Church Leadership, Christian Education, and Church Music. Applicants should have finished 78 units of liberal arts or general education courses in the undergraduate level. These courses should include 9 units of English, 6 units of Literature, 9 units of Filipino, 9 units of Natural Sciences, 9 units of Math, and 18 units of Social Sciences.

units 3 3 3 3 3 3 1   19

B.Th.  - Final  Year Christian Social Ethics M-World Religions & New       Religious Movement M- Adv Pastoral Care M-Biblical Models of         Leadership                                Total = = =

3   3 3   3   12

Over all total = 100  + 6 units      NOTE:  Third Year is Internship Year  M – means Major  subject               FINANCING SEMINARY EDUCATION The cost of a quality seminary education is quite high and UTS helps defray some of the financial burden by awarding financial aid based on need. Only those admitted to a degree program on a fulltime basis will be considered for financial aid. Applicants should show proof of financial support as part of the admission requirements. Theological education is a partnership and each applicant is expected to come to the seminary with the financial support and commitment of her/his family, local church, district or conference, other church bodies and partners.

Applicants for the Bachelor of Theology, Church Music major, aside from going through the seminary’s standard admissions process, will undergo auditions. Passing the recital on their senior year is a requirement for graduation.

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units

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BACHELOR OF THEOLOGY CURRICULUM – 2008 to 2012 MAJOR IN CHRISTIAN EDUCATION

Semester  F I R S T

B.Th. – Year I Philo of Religion (HACTOR) Biblical Writings Foundations of Christian Educ. Church History I Pastoral Counseling I Basic Ecumenics Course(BEC) Keyboarding & Instrumental - 1                                    Total = = =

units 3 3 3 3 3 3 1 19

B.Th. – Year II Church Admin & Polity Church Music/Hymnology Christian Theology II Preaching I Stewardship & Resource Gen Asian Church History Keyboarding & Instrumental - 3                                 Total = = =  

units 3 3 3 3 3 3 1 19

B.Th.  - Final Year M-Group Dynamics & FCL M-Curriculum Development M-Creative Arts Workshop 1 Practice Teaching I                              Total = = = =

units 3 3 3 3   12

HACTOR – History And Critical Theories Of Religion)

Semester  S E C O N D

B.Th. – Year I Intro to Old Testament Intro to New Testament Intro to Christian Worship Church History II Pastoral Care & Counseling II Christian Theology I Keyboarding & Instrumental - 2                                    Total = = =

units 3 3 3 3 3 3 1   19

B.Th. – Year II Babaylan and Feminisms Educ’l & Age Level Ministries M-Teaching the Bible M-Educational Psychology M-Youth & Campus Ministry M-Admin & Supervision of CE Keyboarding & Instrumental - 4                                Total = = =

Core Courses – 67 units;   Major subjects – 33 units;  plus  6 units Cognates: NOTE:  Summer Exposure & Internship are not yet included

units 3 3 3 3 3 3 1 19

B.Th.  - Final Year Christian Social Ethics M-Teaching Theology in         the Church M-Creative Arts Workshop 2 M-Educational Principles &                     Methods M-Practice Teaching II                                Total = = =

units 3   3 3   3   12

Over all total = 100  + 6 units      NOTE:  Third Year is Internship Year  M – means Major 

BIBLE CONTENT EXAMS, INTERNSHIP AND COMPREHENSIVES Every student is required to have passed the Bible Content Examinations (BCE) by his/her Middler Year. Internship is a requirement in both M.Div. and B.Th. programs. There are, however, people who may be exempted from the internship requirements. Applications for exemption must be filed with the Field Education Office. Master of Divinity students need to pass the Comprehensive Examinations to graduate. Cognates or related course offerings in the Bachelor of Theology program must be approved by the Dean and concerned faculty.

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BACHELOR OF THEOLOGY CURRICULUM – 2008 to 2012 MAJOR IN CHURCH MUSIC 

Semester 

F I R S T

B.Th. – Year I Philo of Religion (HACTOR) Biblical Writings Foundations of Christian Educ. Church History I Pastoral Counseling I Basic Ecumenics Course(BEC) Piano 1.1 Voice 1.1 Rudiments and Solfeggio 1.1                                     

Total = = =

units

B.Th. – Year II

units

3 3 3 3 3 3 1 1 1

Church Admin & Polity Church Music/Hymnology Christian Theology II Preaching I Stewardship & Resource Gen Piano 2.1 Voice 2.1 Cantorship 1.1 Choral Conducting 1.1 Harmony and Basic Arranging                               

3 3 3 3 3 1 1 1 1 2

  21



Total = = =  

  21

B.Th.  - Final Year Creative Arts Workshop 1 Piano/Voice Guitar Conducting Instrumental Ensemble Church Music History Traditional/Contemporary Hymnology                                 Total = = =

units 3 1 1 2 1 2 2       12

HACTOR – History And Critical Theories Of Religion)

Semester 

S E C O N D

B.Th. – Year I Intro to Old Testament Intro to New Testament Intro to Christian Worship Church History II Pastoral Care & Counseling II Christian Theology I Piano 1.2 Voice 1.2 Rudiments and Solfeggio 1.2    

Total = = =

units 3 3 3 3 3  3 1 1 1     21

B.Th. – Year II Babaylan and Feminisms Educ’l & Age Level Ministries Piano 2.2 Voice 2.2 Cantorship 1.2 Choral Conducting 1.2 Composition and Song Writing Creative Arts as Liturgical Resource Phil. Music as Liturgical Resource                                Total = = =

Core Courses – 63 units;   Major subjects (in bold type) – 37 units;  plus  6 units Cognates:    NOTE:  Summer Exposure & Internship are not yet included                                                                                                                      

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units

B.Th.  - Final Year

units

3 3 1 1 1 1 1

Christian Social Ethics Voice/Piano Graduation Recital Integration Seminar Teaching Music in Church Setting    

3 1 3 3 2    

1 1   13

Total = = =

Over all total = 100 + 6 units NOTE:  Third Year is Internship Year  M – means Major 

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THE ACADEMIC CALENDAR Registration Orientation for New Students Classes Begin Opening Convocation Philippine Independence Day Welcome Reception and Community Picnic Last day to add/drop subjects Student Council Elections Bible Content Examinations Student General Assembly Submission of Thesis Proposal Midterm Examinations PCU Anniversary Week Final Examinations Semestral Break

Early June First week of classes First week of June First Thursday of the school year June 12th

Registration Classes Begin UTS Anniversary Week Comprehensive Examinations Last day to add/drop subjects Submission of Thesis’ First Draft Bible Content Examinations Christmas Break Classes resume Midterm Examinations Submission of Thesis Final Exams for Seniors Thesis Defenses Interns’ Commissioning Final Examinations TEE Final Convocation Commencement Exercises

Last week of October First week of November Third week of November Last week of November Last week of November Mid-December Mid-December Begins before December 16th First week of January Mid-January End of February Second week of March Mid-March Mid-March Last week of March Graduation Week Last week of March

Summer Exposure

At least six weeks in April and May

Chapel Services Wednesday Forum Faculty Meeting

Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon Every second Monday of the month

Mid-June Last week of June First week of July Mid-July Last week of July Last week of July First week of August First week of October Mid-October Starts after the final examinations

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