TEEL

Master of Theology (MTh)
Theological Education for an Economy of Life (TEEL)
Union Theological Seminary, Philippines – in partnership with the Council for World Mission (CWM)

An Ecumenical Vision
The Council for World Mission (CWM) has launched the groundbreaking Theological Education for an
Economy of Life (TEEL) curriculum—crafted by a global team of scholars from Africa, Asia, Europe, the USA, and the Caribbean.


For its pilot implementation, CWM partners with Union Theological Seminary (UTS), Philippines, offering a fully online Master of Theology (MTh) degree. This program is rooted in the New International Financial and Economic Architecture (NIFEA) initiative, born from the historic São Paulo Ecumenical Conference (2012), where churches worldwide called for a shift from exploitative systems of death to an Economy of Life

Program Aim
The TEEL curriculum equips students to:

  1. Discern the Signs of the Times – critically analyze global economic and social systems.
  2. Explore Alternatives to the Economy of Death – engage transformative theological visions.
  3. Rise to Life – embody and live out the promise of a new heaven and new earth.
    This is not just education—it is formation for prophetic leadership in church, academy, and society.

Program Highlights

  • Degree: Master of Theology (MTh) – TEEL
  • Mode: Fully Online
  • Duration: 2 years or less (30 credit units)
  • Accreditation: Association for Theological Education in Southeast Asia (ATESEA)
  • Institution: Union Theological Seminary – the oldest ecumenical formation center in the Philippines

Curriculum Structure

  • Core Courses (12 units): Bible, Theology, Practical Ministry
  • Directed Studies (12 units): Area/Focus electives + Research Methods
  • Thesis (6 units): Faculty-supervised research with comprehensive exams

Schedule

  • July 2026 – Bible (4 units)
  • August 2026 – Theology (4 units)
  • September 2026 – Practical Ministry (4 units)
  • Nov 2026 – Jan 2027 – Directed Studies (9 units)
  • Feb 2027 – Research Methods (3 units)
  • Mar–Apr 2027 – Comprehensive Exams
  • Until Oct 2027 – Thesis Writing (6 units)

Faculty & Lecturers
Core Faculty (Tentative):

  • Bible – Rev. Dr. Connie Semy Mella & Prof. Revelation Velunta
  • Theology – Prof. Eric Baldonado & Rev. Dr. Seungbum Kim
  • Practical Ministry – Rev. Dr. Neal Presa & Rev. Dr. Francisco Hernando
  • Research Methodology – Prof. Eric Baldonado

Guest Lecturers:
Athena Peralta (WCC), Rosario Guzman (IBON Foundation), George Zachariah (TEEL Drafter), Sanjana
Singh, Daimon Mkandawire (CWM)

Admission Requirements
Applicants must hold one of the following:

  • Master of Divinity (72–96 units)
  • Master of Arts in Political Science, Humanities, or related fields (48–60 units)
  • Doctor of Ministry (DMin)
  • Doctor of Education (EdD)

Required Documents

  • Transcript of Records
  • Diploma
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Sample Research Paper (10+ pages)
  • Academic Prospectus (5–10 pages)

Why Choose UTS?
At Union Theological Seminary, we:

  • Preach the Word
  • Celebrate Diversity
  • Pursue Justice
  • Serve the Least

UTS nurtures leaders with Christ-like faithfulness, ecumenical openness, prophetic boldness, compassionate witness, and contextual relevance. Our graduates are prepared to serve effectively in faith communities, academia, and society—transforming the world through theological education

Applications now open for July 2026 intake!
Join a global movement of theologians committed to building an Economy of Life.

CWM: Life-flourishing Creation and Economy:https://www.cwmission.org/programmes/life-flourishing-creation-and-economy/

TEEL OFFICIAL COURSE SYLLABUS

MTh TEEL Syllabus 2026 (Theology)Download

TEEL Enrollment Link

For more inquiries:

Eric P. Baldonado
Master of Theology Director
[email protected]

Rev. Lilibeth Tauy-Tendero
Office of the Registrar
[email protected]