We accompany. We grow.

We are a SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY & MINISTRY specialized in teaching the faith, guiding the young & assisting families.

Don Bosco School of Theology

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.

Mission

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.

Vision

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.

Core Values

Fidelity to the Church Magisterium
Missionary Discipleship
Salesian Spirituality
Preferential Option for the Young
Dialogue with Cultures, Religions, and the Poor of Asia

Motto

We Accompany. We Grow.
Drawing near, He walked with them. (Luke 24:15)

Don Bosco Ecclesiastical Institute of Theology

The DON BOSCO ECCLESIASTICAL INSTITUTE OF THEOLOGY provides theological formation to candidates to the priesthood. It runs programs leading to the ecclesiastical degree of Bachelor of Sacred Theology (SThB) and the civil degree of Master of Arts in Theology (MATh).
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Institute of Pastoral Formation

The INSTITUTE OF PASTORAL FORMATION (IPF) provides religious and pastoral formation to catechists, youth ministers and pastoral workers.
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Institute of Religious Formation

The INSTITUTE OF RELIGIOUS FORMATION (IRF) provides religious and basic theological formation to consecrated persons, candidates to consecrated life and the laity. It runs the Theology for Lay and Religious (TLR) program, the Certificate Program on Consecrated Life (CPCL).
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Institute of Salesian Studies

The INSTITUTE OF SALESIAN STUDIES (ISS) provides salesian formation to members of the Salesian Family and to the Lay Mission Partners. It runs the graduate program leading to the civil degree of Master in Pastoral Ministry (MPM) major in Salesian Studies.
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New courses are now available

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. 

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Upcoming Events

COMING HOME:
Let Thy Will Be Done

This Holy Week, come home to the heart of God. Journey with us through “Coming Home: Let Thy Will Be Done” — a series of online reflections on the Passion, Death, and Resurrection of Jesus, in the light of faith and surrender.

In these sacred days, we are invited to see more deeply, to recognize His love in our service, His presence in our pain, His voice in our longings, and His promise in our hopes.
 
Together, let us entrust and offer all that we carry to Him.
Take a sacred pause at 9:00 AM (PHT) daily, from Maundy Thursday to Easter Sunday. Tune in on our DBST Facebook page and YouTube channel to watch these reflections.

Upcoming Events

THE JOY OF ACCOMPANIMENT: Navigating AI in the Digital Era

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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