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AGLIPAY CENTRAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY

Aglipay Central Theological Seminary (ACTS) was formally inaugurated as a center of theological education and spiritual formation in 1986. It has a long history, being originally established in 1902 under the name Seminario Central de Mabini, and was renamed as Gregorio Aglipay Theological Seminary in 1981 and Iglesia Filipina Independiente Theological Seminary in 1982.

ACTS offers a Bachelor in Theology Program for those who aspire to enter the ordained ministry in the Church. It is a four-year study program with a curriculum focused on biblical, theological, historical and pastoral studies with reference to parish management and development and wider cultural and social context.

Vision

We envision Aglipay Central Theological Seminary as the center of theological education in the IFI dedicated to the relevant formation of those called to the ordained ministry and sound learning for the laity and leadership body in the church.

Mission

ACTS will serve as a center for competent study, training, education and formation of suitable candidates for the holy orders and for lay ministry within the One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church.

ACTS will pursue to enrich and strengthen the IFI vision to institute a theological education and formation in accordance with the Declaration of Faith and the Articles of Religion, in the context of discipleship for God and the Country.

ACTS will embody the nationalist ideals and aspirations of the Filipino people, the ideas that once shaped, and today continue to nurture, the IFI as a Congregation of Faith.

Goal

  1. To prepare students with the necessary skills and the theological formation that stress parochial leadership as well as educate people for lay ministries;
  2. To develop the student’s own capacity in doing theology and in facilitating other people’s need to express their theology in a critical, systematic and relevant way;
  3. To take part in dialogue and get involved in the present day situation of church and society, by giving special attention to issues that promotes justice, freedom, peace and solidarity;
  4. To maintain academic excellence, stress spiritual formation, character development and the relevance of the studies to the local realities, and thereby meeting people’s expectations on both the ordained and the lay ministers;
  5. To participate more fully in various associations for theological education and to evolve as center of study and research that can contribute towards an ecumenical, liberational and contextual teaching and learning;
  6. To produce a good number of capable persons for parish work and other ministries.

Contact Details
The Very Rev. Eleuterio J. Revollido
Rector, Aglipay Central Theological Seminary (ACTS)
01 Nancamaliran West, Urdaneta City,
2428 Pangasinan, Philippines