UTS Alumni Newsletter: Volume 2, Number 1
ATESEA ACCREDITORS AROUND
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After almost a quadrennium The Association for Theological Education in South East Asia (a.k.a. ATESEA) Team of Accreditors visited the Union Theological Seminary on June 23-24, 2004. It was an accreditation visit after the 2000-2001 school year. The team was led by Dr. Sientjie Merentek-Abram, ATESEA Executive Director (from Indonesia but based in Metro Manila). Dr. Cheng Yang-en (from Taiwan) and Dr. Jan Aritonang (from Indonesia) were members of the team. They stayed at the IIRR Compound in Silang during their stay. Conferences with the UTS Faculty, Staff, Administrators, the Board of Trustees, the Commission on Theological Education and students were conducted. A tour of the 97-hectare campus, library, classrooms, dormitories, cottages and other facilities was done in the midst of June rain-showers. A tentative report to the UTS Faculty was made on the evening of the 24th. Some notations, deleted from the previous report and new ones were mentioned by the team during the dinner with the faculty. Our sincere appreciation to the ATESEA Accreditation Team is advanced.
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C.T.E.: SEMESTRAL SYSTEM STAYS
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In its meeting on June 11 in Manila, the Commission on Theological Education (a.k.a. C.T.E.) finally decided to implement Semestral System for the School Year 2004-2005. It was one issue that provoked confusion, if not frustration, to many in the seminary community. Enrolment was started May 31 and until June 10 the Trimestral Scheme was implemented by the registrar based on the UTS faculty consensus on May 25 during their special meeting. As of June 11, some one hundred and fifty-nine (159) students, new and returning, have enrolled. With the recent action of the C.T.E. not so few adjustments must be made --- on the offered courses and time, on professors to handle the subjects, on students to add six more units, and on room assignments and the like. In any way, a scriptural comfort can be drawn: "All things work together for good to them that love God." As of June 24, when the ATESEA Team of accreditors were around, 241 students, residential and otherwise have officially enrolled.
In its meeting on June 11 in Manila, the Commission on Theological Education (a.k.a. C.T.E.) finally decided to implement Semestral System for the School Year 2004-2005. It was one issue that provoked confusion, if not frustration, to many in the seminary community. Enrolment was started May 31 and until June 10 the Trimestral Scheme was implemented by the registrar based on the UTS faculty consensus on May 25 during their special meeting. As of June 11, some one hundred and fifty-nine (159) students, new and returning, have enrolled. With the recent action of the C.T.E. not so few adjustments must be made --- on the offered courses and time, on professors to handle the subjects, on students to add six more units, and on room assignments and the like. In any way, a scriptural comfort can be drawn: "All things work together for good to them that love God." As of June 24, when the ATESEA Team of accreditors were around, 241 students, residential and otherwise have officially enrolled.
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Straight from the Heart . . .
By: Rev. Anacleto G. Guerrero
UTSAA Coordinator / Editor
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In his article, "Opening Closed Minds" [Leadership Journal, Spring 2004], Adam Hamilton said, "Sometimes God calls us to preach to our people a timely and important word---a word that is challenging and perhaps difficult to receive. In seminary we called this ‘prophetic preach-ing.’" He added, "When you address controversial issues today, you can irritate or influence, but not both." On the other hand, in his book, "Just Say the Word" G. Robert Jacks had chapter 2 entitled, "Talk to Me, Brother ... Talk to Me about Jesus!" In both, no knowledge of exegesis is needed to get the point.
In his article, "Opening Closed Minds" [Leadership Journal, Spring 2004], Adam Hamilton said, "Sometimes God calls us to preach to our people a timely and important word---a word that is challenging and perhaps difficult to receive. In seminary we called this ‘prophetic preach-ing.’" He added, "When you address controversial issues today, you can irritate or influence, but not both." On the other hand, in his book, "Just Say the Word" G. Robert Jacks had chapter 2 entitled, "Talk to Me, Brother ... Talk to Me about Jesus!" In both, no knowledge of exegesis is needed to get the point.
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This school year we have almost two hundred men and women enrolled in three residential degree programs: Master of Divinity, Bachelor of Theology, and Bachelor of Religious Education (in three areas). Most of these students have been re-commended by their annual conference boards and/or councils, or from their local churches and administrative pastors. There are a few students who come on their own, the "special students" so to speak, those who come for some intellectual and spiritual exposures.
It goes without saying that a lot of expectations from the local churches and supporters of all sorts are a given. In two to five years time these students will be out there to relate the message of God and themselves as well to their church appointments and /or special ministries. If there is any solid hope to look forward to, this is the success of the stu-dents in their respective chosen fields of endeavor. The horizon is bright, the sun is shining, and though there will be clouds and storms that may come, we know that God is there, the Lord of creation and the Provider of all provisions, earthly and other-wise. God’s voice is ringing loud and clear: "Follow me and I will make you fishers of men" (cf. Matthew 4:19).
It goes without saying that a lot of expectations from the local churches and supporters of all sorts are a given. In two to five years time these students will be out there to relate the message of God and themselves as well to their church appointments and /or special ministries. If there is any solid hope to look forward to, this is the success of the stu-dents in their respective chosen fields of endeavor. The horizon is bright, the sun is shining, and though there will be clouds and storms that may come, we know that God is there, the Lord of creation and the Provider of all provisions, earthly and other-wise. God’s voice is ringing loud and clear: "Follow me and I will make you fishers of men" (cf. Matthew 4:19).
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FIRST SEMESTER ENROLLMENT
As of June 22, 2004
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M.Div.--- 111
B.Th.--- 38
B.R.E.-C.E.--- 10
B.R.E.-S.M.--- 14
B.R.E.-E.C.E.--- 16
Special Students--- 2
Th.D.--- 1
D.Min.--- 12
B.Min.--- 37
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Total--- 241
Note: Includes 22 Interns in all residential programs.
FIRST SEMESTER ENROLLMENT
As of June 22, 2004
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M.Div.--- 111
B.Th.--- 38
B.R.E.-C.E.--- 10
B.R.E.-S.M.--- 14
B.R.E.-E.C.E.--- 16
Special Students--- 2
Th.D.--- 1
D.Min.--- 12
B.Min.--- 37
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Total--- 241
Note: Includes 22 Interns in all residential programs.
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FACULTY LINE-UP
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For the first semester, SY 2004-2005, as reported by the Assistant to the Officer-in-Charge, Dr. Homer Wesley O. Refuerzo, we have the following "Faculty Line-Up":
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Full-time: Ruth M. Arichea (D.Min., M.R.E., B.M., B.R.E.); George O. Buenaventura (M. Th., M.Div., B.S.A.E.); Deborrah R. Fagaragan (B.M., M.T.D., M.T.C., M.M. in progress); Anacleto G. Guerrero (S.T.M., M.Div., M.B.A., B.S.C., A.B.); Afrie Songco-Joye (Ph.D., M.A., B.C.E.); Dennis Shu Maung (Ph.D., D.Min., M.Th., M.S., B.Div., B.S.); Antonio P. Pacudan (M.Th., M.Div., A.B., Ph.D. in progress); Rebecca Mina N. Palomo (D.Min., M.Div., M.A., A.B.); Homer Wesley O. Refuerzo (D.Min., M.Div., B.S.), Revelation E. Velunta (M.Th., M.Div., B.A., Ph.D. in progress).
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Missionaries Assigned as Faculty: Romeo L. del Rosario (Ph.D., M.Div., A.B.); Paul D. Matheny (D.Theol., S.T.M., M.Div., M.A., B.A.); Mary C. Nebelsick (M.Div., B.A., Ph.D. in progress); David P. Pascua (D.Min., B.D., A.B., Ph.D. in progress).
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Bishop-in-Residence: Daniel C. Arichea, Jr. (Ph.D., M.R.E., B.Th., A.B.).
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Part-Time: Nellie F. Apilado (M.S., B.S.); Noel L. Baybay (M.Div., B.Min., M.Theol. in progress); Nomeriano A. De Guia (B.S.M., L.V.N., M.Div. in progress); Oscar S. Suarez (Ph.D., M.Th., B.Th., A.B.); Noel A. Suministrado (M.E.S., B.Th., A.B.).
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WORK PROGRAM
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A non-academic activity every Wednesday at 4:30-6:00 p.m. is the Seminary Work Program. It is a very excellent time for students and faculty members to fellowship and work within the campus. This is led by Prof. Nellie F. Apilado and Dr. Ruth M.Arichea.
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SALAKOT CHAPEL SERVICES
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As early as the second week of June the academic community started the regular chapel service at 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays are intended for "contemporary worship" and Thursdays for "traditional service" with the celebration of the eucharist. Bishop Daniel C. Arichea, Jr., bishop in residence (UMC, Ret.) mounted the pulpit thrice with two celebrations of the holy communion. Those who spent their summer exposures in Sweden (Dexter Ceballos, Lizette T. Raquel, Alma Jumuad and Menchu Manalac) were given one Thursday morning to share their experiences and reflections, including the celebration of the Last Supper of Jesus which was conducted by Dexter. Dr. Homer Wesley O. Refuerzo, assistant to the UTS Officer-in-Charge was given the last Tuesday of June and first Thursday of July to share the meditations.
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UNIVERSITY CHURCH
UNIVERSITY CHURCH
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The PCCL-University Church continues to hold Sunday Services at 9:30 a.m. at the Salakot Chapel. This month the Church Council is screening applicants for two positions: Administrative Pastor and Assistant Pastor, as well as C.E. worker. These will fill-up the positions vacated by Rev. Anacleto G. Guerrero (administrative pastor, appointed as UTS Registrar), Rev. Carmel V. Paet (assistant pastor), and Mrs. Susan B. Miranda (C.E. worker). In the meantime, while applicants are scheduled for Sunday preaching, Rev. Guerrero assists the applicants during the service. The UCCP and the UMC must be represented in these positions.
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MENTORING GROUPS
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Nineteen (19) mentoring groups are organized with nineteen professors (full-time and part-time) as "mentors." Some eight to ten students are assigned to each group. These groups usually meet on Wednesday morning, but at times they meet on their own chosen time led by their mentors.
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U.T.S. ALUMNI EXECOM MEETING
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The UTS Alumni Executive Committee, together with the Alumni Coordinator met last June 24 to brainstorm on the coming Anniversary Lectures in November during the UTS Foundation Anniversary. They met at the Coor-dinator"s office. They, too, screen-ed a student-assistant applicant to help in the Alumni Office’s files, mailing, and other activities. They planned to meet again in August to revisit their plans and projected alumni activities.
The UTS Alumni Executive Committee, together with the Alumni Coordinator met last June 24 to brainstorm on the coming Anniversary Lectures in November during the UTS Foundation Anniversary. They met at the Coor-dinator"s office. They, too, screen-ed a student-assistant applicant to help in the Alumni Office’s files, mailing, and other activities. They planned to meet again in August to revisit their plans and projected alumni activities.
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Calendar: SY 2004-2005
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May 31-June 4: Registration & Orientation
June 7: Classes Begin
June 10: Opening Convocation
October 4: PCU Anniversary
October 16-November 2: Semestral Break
November 3-5: Enrolment: 2nd Sem.
November 21: UTS Sunday
November 21-23: UTS 97th Anniversary
June 10: Opening Convocation
October 4: PCU Anniversary
October 16-November 2: Semestral Break
November 3-5: Enrolment: 2nd Sem.
November 21: UTS Sunday
November 21-23: UTS 97th Anniversary
  Celebration and Church
Workers Convocation
Decrember 11: Start of Christmas Break
January 3, 2005: Classes Resume
March 7-11: Final Exams: Senior
March 28-31: TEE Final Convocation
March 28-30: Final Examination for Juniors & Middlers
March 31: Baccalaureate Service
April 1: Alumni Lecture
Workers Convocation
Decrember 11: Start of Christmas Break
January 3, 2005: Classes Resume
March 7-11: Final Exams: Senior
March 28-31: TEE Final Convocation
March 28-30: Final Examination for Juniors & Middlers
March 31: Baccalaureate Service
April 1: Alumni Lecture
  97th Commencement Exercises
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