The Union Theological Seminary (UTS) in the Philippines is inviting applications for its online Master of Theology (MTh) programme in Theological Education for an Economy of Life (TEEL), offered in partnership with the Council for World Mission (CWM).
Since 1907, UTS has nurtured leaders with faithfulness, ecumenical openness, prophetic boldness, compassionate witness, and contextual relevance, wherever they are found in faith communities, academia, and society—transforming the world through theological education.
Programme overview
Crafted by a global team of scholars from Africa, Asia, Europe, United States, and the Caribbean, the two-year MTh programme in TEEL 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.
The programme equips students to:
- Discern the signs of the times: Critically analyse global economic and social systems.
- Explore alternatives to the economy of death: Engage transformative theological visions.
- Rise to life: Embody and live out the promise of a new heaven and new earth.
Download the full syllabus here!
Eligibility
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)
How to apply
To request an application form or to send enquiries, please contact Rev. Daimon Mkandawire via cwmteel@cwmission.org. Completed application forms with all the accompanying documents must be submitted by 15 June 2026.
