DLSU DTRE Graduate Studies

Welcome to the Lasallian community!

We are excited to invite all new graduate students to the Living Lasallian Course (LLC5000): Institutional Orientation and Lasallian Formation for New Graduate Students. This program is designed to help you transition into graduate life by providing you relevant information with university policies, Lasallian spirituality, and opportunities for collaborative research.

Join us for a day of holistic learning and connection as you begin your journey with us.

Event Details
🗓️May 2, 2026
⏰7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍The Verdure, 4/F, Henry Sy Sr. Hall, De La Salle University, Manila

We are excited to seeing you there!

Animo!

GS Advisory: Updated CHED Publication Requirement

Attention to all DTRE Graduate Students ID122 and above: The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) has released CMO No. 21, s. 2025, introducing more flexible graduation requirements.

Proof of submission to a journal will now be accepted as a graduation requirement in place of proof of publication.

You may download the full amended CMO via the linkhttps://cms-cdn.e.gov.ph/CHED/pdf/2025-CMO-NO21.pdf

Please be guided accordingly.

cms-cdn.e.gov.ph

Be part of the 14th National Conference on Catechesis and Religious Education.

We invite you to join this enriching conference on faith, theology, culture, and science. With the theme “Faith, Formation, and Youth Engagement in the Age of AI and Global Disruption,” this gathering brings together educators and faith leaders to reflect, learn, and respond to the challenges of our time.

📍 University of San Jose- Recoletos
📅 April 24–25, 2026

Scan the QR code to register.

Scholarship Opportunity for DLSU PhD Applicants | St. Miguel Febres Cordero PhD Scholarship Program

The Saint Miguel Febres Cordero PhD Scholarship Program offers a comprehensive scholarship package to qualified FULL-TIME and NON-WORKING students enrolled in any PhD academic program at De La Salle University.

This scholarship includes a full waiver of tuition and fees, along with a monthly stipend for four academic years. This scholarship is awarded through a competitive, merit-based selection process.

Features:
*Full tuition and miscellaneous fees waiver
*Monthly stipend of PhP 35,000 for four academic years
*Fifteen scholarship slots are open to FULL-TIME, NON-WORKING students of any DLSU doctoral program, including current students in straight or MA-PhD programs enrolled in PhD-level units at DLSU
*No service requirement after graduation

These scholarships will be available through a competitive selection process that is not needs-based. This means that applicants under any financial category are qualified to apply for this scholarship.

While scholars are expected to devote their time for studies and research, and cannot work during the period of the scholarship, there is no service requirement after graduation.

No penalties will be imposed if an applicant fails to complete the program within the recommended four academic years. However, the stipends and tuition waiver will cease after four academic years.

To apply, please scan the QR code or go to www.dlsu.edu.ph/scholarship/st-miguel-febres-cordero-scholarship-program

Scholarship application is open until May 8.

For inquiries, please email [email protected]

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De La Salle University Graduate Studies
Beyond higher learning.®

FINAL THESIS DEFENSE ANNOUNCEMENT

The Department of Theology and Religious Education
College of Liberal Arts

cordially invites everyone to the
Final Defense of the Thesis entitled

FOSTERING ECOLOGICAL CONSCIOUSNESS OF POLLUTION
AMONG CATHOLIC YOUTH IN BUI MON AND VINH LOC PARISHES THROUGH RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

by

Sr. Nguyen Thi Thuy Hang
(Master of Arts in Religious and Values Education Candidate)

on
March 25 , 2026 (Wednesday)
12:00–2:00 PM (Asia/Manila Time) | via ZOOM

Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/96341473689?pwd=imkb0p8N65FYQHhkaHnyH7vgNaoN7v.1

Meeting ID: 963 4147 3689
Passcode: GODBLESS

Mentor: Dr. Fides A. del Castillo

Panel Chair: Dr. Dorothy P. Javier-Martinez

Panel Members
Dr. Lysander P. Rivera
Dr. Carolina Dionco Ellis

🎓 [FINAL DISSERTATION DEFENSE]

Congratulations to Ms. Ma. Charlene A. Pilapil on successfully passing her Final Dissertation Defense!
📅 March 14, 2026
Her study, “Punlaan Framework: Re-Appropriation of the Christian Living and Values Education Modules Toward Social Responsibility Among Senior High School Students,” is a meaningful contribution to religious education and the formation of socially responsible youth.

With gratitude to the panel for their guidance and support:
Mentor: Dr. Rito V. Baring
Panel Chair: Sr. Auria U. Arabit, SdP, Ph.D.
Panel Members:
Dr. Rebecca G. Cacho
Dr. Carolina Dionco Ellis
Dr. Teresa M. Camarines
Dr. Jeane Peracullo

Wishing you continued success in your academic and professional journey! ✨

🎓 [FINAL DISSERTATION DEFENSE]

Warmest congratulations to Pastor Sindunata Kurniawan on the successful Final Defense of the Dissertation entitled:

"The Emerging Social Identity, Nationalism, and Patriotism of Christian Chinese Indonesians in Malang: A Proposed Program Towards a Just Indonesia Raya”

Doctor of Philosophy in Applied Theology
Specialization in Formative Counseling and Spiritual Accompaniment

March 19, 2026

Your work is a meaningful contribution to theology, identity formation, and social transformation—bridging faith, culture, and nation-building toward a more just and inclusive Indonesia.

With gratitude to the panel and mentor for their guidance and support:
Mentor: Fr. Arsenio A. Lumiqued Jr., MSC, PhD, RGC
Panel Chair: Prof. Dr. Fides A. del Castillo
Panel Members:
Fr. Francis Xavier R. Salcedo, Ph.D.
Sr. B**h Thuy Thi Pham, Ph.D.
Sr. Auria U. Arabit, SdP, Ph.D.
Dr. Diana Therese M. Veloso

May this achievement inspire continued service, scholarship, and commitment to justice and peace. 🌏✨

De La Salle University ranks #1 in Theology / Divinity / Religious studies in the Philippines in EduRank 2026

De La Salle University has been ranked #1 in the Philippines for Theology / Divinity / Religious studies in the EduRank 2026 rankings for research performance, updated on March 15, 2026. The university is also ranked #298 in Asia and #1358 worldwide in the field.

Thanks be to God, and His work in everyone!

https://edurank.org/liberal-arts/theology/ph/?fbclid=IwRlRTSAQncvlleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeoKl6-lBfMXlBcDsfqzJIZ0Y7INer07i9xBojnp1yfdsxCF-ATmUjSOKaoGU_aem__P34w4SHXclFtUWYJse0ng

Congratulations, Sr. Sini Jose Veluthavarkey, on the successful Final Dissertation Defense of your study “Exploring Experiences of Burnout and Self-Care Approaches among Indian Consecrated Women: An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis.” 🎉
Grateful appreciation as well to Fr. Arsenio A. Lumiqued, Jr., MSC (Mentor), Sr. Auria U. Arabit, SdP, PhD (Panel Chair), and panel members Sr. B**h Thuy Pham, PhD, Prof. Dr. Fides del Castillo, Dr. Carolina Dionco Ellis, and Dr. Myrna Joyce Sanchez👏
Wishing you continued success in your mission and ministry! 🙏
Animo La Salle!