ASIAN SOCIAL INSTITUTE: Master of Science Programs

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Master of Science in Social Work

Focused on developing a strong sense of commitment to the profession and the people we serve through internalization of the basic philosophy and the ethical components of social work practice. It is aimed at providing students with adequate knowledge and skills in the areas of administration, research, supervision, education, and social planning, to make them effective and relevant partners in meeting the multiplicity of problems inherent in a rapidly changing world.

Master of Science in Sociology

The Sociology Program is designed to form Asian sociologists who are equipped with theories and research tools for social analysis at the macro and micro levels and are committed to the tasks of social transformation.

Master of Science in Pastoral Sociology

Pastoral Sociology is the study of how Faith is to be grounded on the socio-cultural context of people’s lives, where the task of the pastoral sociologist is to analyze this interaction between religiosity and the social environment. By utilizing sociological tools, the pastoral sociologist is expected to facilitate the transformation of socio-cultural structures and values for a deepening of Faith. Thus, the program is designed to form sociologists who will contribute effectively to pastoral tasks.

Master of Science in Pastoral Studies

(Institute for Pastoral Renewal and Studies and Asian Social Institute)

The program envisions that diocesan priest-students become persons who are historically renewed and transformed in faith as they fully participate in the mission of the Church in our society today.

To realize this vision, the program commits itself to the following principles: