Divine Word Seminary
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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Religious affiliation | |
Academic affiliation | Pontifical Urbaniana University, DWEA, CEAP |
| Rector | Fr. Samuel Agcaracar, SVD |
| Dean | Fr. Michael Layugan, SVD |
Academic staff | 22 (12 Resident Professors) |
| Students | 242 (SY 2016 - 2017) |
| Location | SVD Road, Tagaytay City , Philippines 14°07′38″N 120°57′57″E / 14.12731°N 120.96586°E |
| Campus | Urban |
| Colors | Blue |
| Website | www |
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The Divine Word Seminary Tagaytay (DWST) is a Roman Catholic mission seminary located in Tagaytay City, 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.