Divine Word Seminary
The Divine Word Seminary Tagaytay (DWST) is a Roman Catholic mission seminary located in Tagaytay, Cavite, Philippines. Established in 1933, the seminary is owned and administered by the Society of the Divine Word (Latin: Societas Verbi Divini, or SVD). The primary purpose of the seminary is to prepare missionaries for both the Philippine and foreign missions. Its students are mostly seminarians preparing for the priesthood, and come from a cluster of around 14 autonomous affiliated houses of formation.
The Seminary Chapel | |
Other name | DWST |
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| Motto | Latin: Verbum divinum, fons sapientiae |
Motto in English | The word of God is the fount of knowledge |
| Type | Seminary |
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Academic affiliation | Pontifical Urbaniana University, DWEA, CEAP |
| Rector | Fr. Michael Layugan, SVD |
| Dean | Fr. Gilberto Marqueses, SVD |
Academic staff | 22 (12 Resident Professors) |
| Students | 242 (SY 2016 - 2017) |
| Location | SVD Road, Tagaytay, Cavite , Philippines 14°07′38″N 120°57′57″E |
| Campus | Urban |
| Colors | Blue |
| Website | www |
Location in Luzon Divine Word Seminary (Philippines) | |
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