Institute of Philosophy and Religious Studies
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Greetings from the PCU’s Institute of Philosophy and Religious Studies!
Religion is a dynamic force impacting not only our spiritual life but our culture and public life. Since the height of pandemic, religion was coming back, people turn to religion to find strength to survive. Religion is shaping our cultures and the complex civilizations. Studying religion is exciting and demanding. The way we study religion here IPRS is both critically and reverently, both academically and spiritually, involving the mind and heart. We study religion in global scope and in the light of social realities, humanities, social sciences, languages and cultures of the world.
Our programs include:
- Bachelor of Arts in Church Management
- Master of Arts in Theological Studies
- Doctor of Missiology
- Doctor of Philosophy in Religious Studies
Our new curriculum for PhD program can now be completed in 2 years and 3.5 months or the equivalent of 7 trimesters. Classes are conducted virtually every week. Along with virtual classes are asynchronous classes where we combined the use of bluebook, Group Chat, email and other online means to facilitate the learning process. Prospective students can now register online at: myportal.pcu.edu.ph. Our faculty line-up includes the most sought-after professors of distinguished scholarship especially trained in the field of religious studies, theology, philosophy of religion, Biblical studies, missions, church ministry and other related specialized areas in religious field. They are trained from prestigious academic institutions in the Philippines, United States of America, and Europe.
Our enrollment is growing rapidly despite the pandemic. We are ecumenical represented by different denominations such as: Southern Baptist, United Church Of Christ In The Philippines (UCCP), United Methodist, Iglesia Evangelica Metodista En Las Islas Filipinas (IEMELIF), Korean Prybeterian, Korean Methodist, Salvation Army, Roman Catholic, Episcopalian, Alliance Church, Assemblies Of God, Anglican Church (Myanmar), Seventh Day Adventist and Independent churches.
We are also internal, represented by various nationalities: Filipino, Korean, American, Kenyan, Indonesian, MYANMAR, Liberian, African, etc.
Students can access to a vast array of resources including the PCU’s e-library system. https://resources.pcu.edu.ph/ebscohost/.
Vision
The Institute of Philosophy and Religious Studies (IPRS) Program aims for the promotion of spiritual and intellectual freedom by leading students to examine life’s questions in the light of the university’s core value, faith, character and service. We are committed to a high quality of general education program, supporting a variety of disciplinary and professional academic programs at the baccalaureate, master’s and doctor’s levels for the development of intelligent religion; the IPRS recognizes the need for the role of the human mind and spirit in enhancing the quality of life.
Mission
As other colleges are, the IPRS is intended as an independent degree granting unit of the university to prepare a degree candidate for academic career in the area of religion, philosophy and other related programs. Our department provides the training for scholarly research in specialized field or professional training in associated field. Our principal aim is the development of teachers, leaders and other practitioners imbued with Christ-like character, intellectual independence and ethical behavior through the cultivation of critical, scientific and creative faculties of the mind and the promotion of strong research culture.
Glory to God!
DR. MARCELINO B. PADAMA, JR.
Dept. Head, IPRS
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Curricular Strategy
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Courses Offered
- Bachelor of Arts in Church Management
- Master of Arts in Theological Studies
- Doctor of Missiology
- Doctor of Philosophy in Religious Studies
- Master of Arts in Theological Studies
- Doctor of Missiology
- Doctor of Philosophy in Religious Studies
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