Master of Socio Pastoral Ministries (MSPM) is a combination of Master of Science in Social Work program offered in CPU and pastoral ministry courses. The mission of the MSPM program is to prepare graduate students for leadership roles in church, church-related institutions and community. Specifically, it is geared towards a healthy and balanced pastoral leadership, church administration and social/community services.
Significant changes in the contemporary world present new challenges to development workers in various field of endeavors including pastors/church ministers. Foremost, is the development of interdisciplinary approaches and modes of analysis in the helping professions including pastoral work. Problems brought about by these changes, as well as those caused by natural and man-made disasters pose a challenge to develop integrated interventions towards building of a just, humane and caring society.
On the other hand, our pastors are confronted with harsh realities, challenges and problems in the fields which they do not have reserved knowledge and skills from the seminaries/theological institutions. Some are handling administrative positions and development-related or church-related centers which require them additional learnings.
The program attempts to meet these needs and challenges. It also examine issues relevant to the understanding of spirituality and religion in the context of present realities and the ongoing search for meaning. It uses various theories and research efforts pertinent to the role of spirituality in psychological, sociological and social development. Teaching is done from a variety of perspectives including pastoral ministry, social work, theology, spirituality, and clinical practice areas.
Ministry & Biblical/Theology courses include Foundations of Socio Pastoral Ministry; Church: Ministry & Mission; Hermeneutics; Biblical Theology; and Biblical & Theological Foundations of Discipleship. The Socio-Pastoral Courses are as follows: Socio-Behavioral Theories; Group, Community, Social Institutions and Processes; Family Wellness & Pastoral Counseling; Models of Ministry and Leadership in the Church & Community; Community Organization & Social Welfare and Development Services; Strategies in Church and Community Mobilization; Seminar in Socio Pastoral Ministries; Social Research; Social Jurisprudence & Local Governance; Pastoral Ministry in Conflict Situations; and Administration and Management of Church and related organization/institutions
The following volunteers have served as faculty and resource persons: Pastor Francis Neil Jalando-on, Rev. Jerson Narciso, Dr. Melvin Mangana, Dr. Armando Kole, Rev. Joniel Howard Gico, Dr. Joel Ciriaco, Dr. Lucy Catalogo, Atty. Nicias Alameda, Atty. Tamano Pastor Elizer Geromiano, Prof. DZ Patriarca-Lariza, Prof. Adele Fegarido, Dr. Bernabe Pagara, Pastor Melchor Lariza, Pastor Rosendo Mije and Bro. Andrew Escuban.
Three years after the program was implemented, it has produced 23 pioneering graduates from Panay and Negros. They were conferred their degree on May 1, 2010 at Ajuy Christian Development Academy, Ajuy, Iloilo.
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Saturday, March 5, 2011
Friday, March 4, 2011
Gains and Pains in Serving the Pastors (D): Institute
The idea or dream to set up an institute to offer degree courses through ladderized scheme was conceptualized by previous CBMA leaders long time ago. It was a response to the call for upgrading of Pastors’ education at all levels and updating their skills and specialization. There has been initiatives leading to this direction, although some experience natural death. One sustained project was the Institute for Advanced Theological Studies (IATS). Undertaken by the CPU College of Theology in partnership with the CBMA and CPBC, the program of studies has equivalent hours credit in the College.
During my term the challenge to reach the dream was intensified due to the pressing demands and favorable conditions. Foremost, my election to the CPBC Board and subsequent appointment as chair of the Theological Education and Ministerial Concerns (TEMC) Committee. There was relative unity between the leadership of the CPBC and CBMA National which led to the synchronization of programs and direction in CPBC and CBMA activities and leadership.
At that time, I was also serving as director of the University Outreach Center and coordinator of the Master of Science in Social Work (MSSW) program. We opened an extension class which meet once a week at the Convention Baptist Bible College for Negros students. The experience made me integrate instruction with outreach and relate this to the CBMA dream. This, after pastors who were enrolled in the MSSW encouraged me to integrate social work courses in designing a masteral program for pastors. Moreover, some of us were teaching in a Korean seminary in Iloilo City which offered Master of Arts in Missiology. Learning from such experiences, we reflected on the question: Why can’t we design similar approach for a graduate studies program for pastors in the CBMA?
Completing the favorable condition was the approval of the CPBC Unified Theological Education System (UNITES). It was conceptualized by the TEMC, with Pastor Billy Reyes and Prof. Josita Alpha Jalando-on, as lead. Previous studies and initiatives of various organizations related to continuing theological education were incorporated in the concept. Unanimously approved and endorsed during the 2007 CBMA National Assembly, it was subsequently approved the CPBC Board of Trustees for implementation.
Two breakthroughs were then undertaken namely: Formulation of Standardized Curriculum for CPBC-related theological institutions; and the Master of Socio-Pastoral Ministries (MSPM) program. Under the CPBC UNITES, MSPM classes are conducted in provincial centers by TEMC and CBMA. Participating theological institutions will grant the degree. Enrolment can be done simultaneously while attending classes or later. The program is student -friendly and very affordable, with only P500 as payment per semester/ summer plus contribution for transportation expenses and food of the faculty for four semesters and two summers. Starting in North Negros Baptist Bible College, learning centers were established in Central Philippine University, Ajuy Christian Development Academy, Antique Christian Center, Filamer Christian College, Convention Baptist Bible College, Asian Christian Outreach (ASCO), Lambunao, Iloilo and South Negros Bible Institute. The program was incorporated in the annual CBMA Institute and seminars of the Institute for Advanced Theological Studies.
During my term the challenge to reach the dream was intensified due to the pressing demands and favorable conditions. Foremost, my election to the CPBC Board and subsequent appointment as chair of the Theological Education and Ministerial Concerns (TEMC) Committee. There was relative unity between the leadership of the CPBC and CBMA National which led to the synchronization of programs and direction in CPBC and CBMA activities and leadership.
At that time, I was also serving as director of the University Outreach Center and coordinator of the Master of Science in Social Work (MSSW) program. We opened an extension class which meet once a week at the Convention Baptist Bible College for Negros students. The experience made me integrate instruction with outreach and relate this to the CBMA dream. This, after pastors who were enrolled in the MSSW encouraged me to integrate social work courses in designing a masteral program for pastors. Moreover, some of us were teaching in a Korean seminary in Iloilo City which offered Master of Arts in Missiology. Learning from such experiences, we reflected on the question: Why can’t we design similar approach for a graduate studies program for pastors in the CBMA?
Completing the favorable condition was the approval of the CPBC Unified Theological Education System (UNITES). It was conceptualized by the TEMC, with Pastor Billy Reyes and Prof. Josita Alpha Jalando-on, as lead. Previous studies and initiatives of various organizations related to continuing theological education were incorporated in the concept. Unanimously approved and endorsed during the 2007 CBMA National Assembly, it was subsequently approved the CPBC Board of Trustees for implementation.
Two breakthroughs were then undertaken namely: Formulation of Standardized Curriculum for CPBC-related theological institutions; and the Master of Socio-Pastoral Ministries (MSPM) program. Under the CPBC UNITES, MSPM classes are conducted in provincial centers by TEMC and CBMA. Participating theological institutions will grant the degree. Enrolment can be done simultaneously while attending classes or later. The program is student -friendly and very affordable, with only P500 as payment per semester/ summer plus contribution for transportation expenses and food of the faculty for four semesters and two summers. Starting in North Negros Baptist Bible College, learning centers were established in Central Philippine University, Ajuy Christian Development Academy, Antique Christian Center, Filamer Christian College, Convention Baptist Bible College, Asian Christian Outreach (ASCO), Lambunao, Iloilo and South Negros Bible Institute. The program was incorporated in the annual CBMA Institute and seminars of the Institute for Advanced Theological Studies.
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