The Don Bosco School of Theology (DBST), also known as Don Bosco Center of Studies (DBCS) at Paranaque City, was established in 1972 to house the Salesian students of theology.
We are a Catholic faith-community following the spirit of St. John Bosco and aspiring to be the leading center of theological and pastoral formation.
We commit ourselves to the formation of priests, consecrated persons, and the laity to be educators in the faith of the young and of families in response to the challenges of the New Evangelization.
We Commit Ourselves to the Formation of Priests, Consecrated Persons and the Laity to be Educators in the Faith of the Young and of Families in Response to the Challenges of the New Evangelization.
Following the spirit of St John Bosco we are the leading center of forming shepherds of the young and their families with a theological education and pastoral training towards ecological conversion and eco-spiritual lifestyle.
Fidelity to the Church Magisterium
Missionary Discipleship
Salesian Spirituality
Preferential Option for the Young
Dialogue with Cultures, Religions, and the Poor of Asia
We Accompany. We Grow.
Drawing near, He walked with them. (Luke 24:15)
Don Bosco School of Theology (DBST) launches a maiden program to accompany lay people and religious women & men, including priests, in their quest to be God’s instruments in the ministry of new evangelization. We are in sync with the GLOBAL 2033 movement. With us, you can qualify yourself to be a missionary evangelizer.
We offer ten theological disciplines to suit individual passions and charisms. By taking five subjects of a desired discipline, the learner-of-the-faith earns a certificate in faith-education. Online enrollment starts on July 1, 2025. Face-to-face classes begin on July 21, 2025.
The Don Bosco School of Theology (DBST) recently participated in a pivotal dialogue at the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Forum, titled “Beyond Compliance: Celebrating Circularity
We are grateful to share that Don Bosco School of Theology was given the EPR Partnership Leadership Award by the Department of Environment and Natural
Hi Friend, As 2025 came to a close, we thanked the Lord for His constant blessings and guidance that sustained our mission of caring for
The Joy of Accompaniment: Navigating AI in the Digital Era is a learning series that explores the rise of artificial intelligence and its impact on the human person, education, and society. Grounded in Catholic values and teaching, it equips participants to engage AI with ethical discernment, practical wisdom, and a mission-oriented mindset.
Session 1: AI and the Human Person — What Are We Becoming?. This session introduces the development and present reality of AI, reflecting on its deeper impact on the human person. Participants are invited to discern how AI impacts human thinking, relationships, and spiritual life, and what this means for our identity and mission today.
Speaker: Rev. Fr. Joriz Foz Calsa, SDB (Don Bosco School of Theology; Professor of Pastoral Theology, Youth Ministry, and Catechetics)
Session 2: Understanding AI and Its Impact on Education, Formation, and Youth Ministry. This session equips educators and ministry leaders to understand and use AI in practical, ethical, and mission-driven ways. It explores how AI can support teaching, administration, and youth formation while fostering responsible and discerning use.
Speaker: Mr. Roger Collantes (Best-selling author of Beyond Survival; Global Learning Innovator, Organizational Transformation Expert, and EduTech Entrepreneur)
Session 3: The Moral Code — Ethics in the Age of Artificial Intelligence. This session examines the ethical dimensions of AI, focusing on key issues such as fairness, accountability, bias, and privacy. Participants will be guided to critically evaluate AI technologies and engage with them responsibly through an ethical and values-based lens.
Speaker: Prof. Aliza Racelis (Management Professor, Virata School of Business, University of the Philippines Diliman)
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