History of Theological Development Traces its Roots from Augustine
Augustine as the Father of Military Theology :
"Military Theology", a term which IBMS now coined to refer to this Theological Discipline. it started to emerge in Christian Thought with African Bishop of Hippo, St. Augustine’s "Just War Theory", when he laid down the Christian Doctrine of a Justified War.
Bishop Augustine who was an imminent Theologian and Church Father ("City of God"), lived at the time after Christianity had already become the State Religion of the Roman Empire, and subjected to constant threat from Barbarian invasions. Rome,Being a Christian Empire ruled by Christian Emperors, the Christianized Roman Army, must be able to defend itself, to preserve her Civilization.
This was a crucial moment for the History of the Western Church that a Christian Patriarch and leading Thinker-Philosopher came out with a Christian Perspective that will form the moral basis or spiritual criteria for waging a righteous warfare. Augustine laid down his landmark principles for the legitimate use of military force by Christian warriors after the fall of Rome from barbarian attacks.
In Church History,The various Principles of “Just War” was expounded by later Catholic and Reformed theologians as Aquinas,Calvin, Luther.
Augustine as the Father of Military Theology :
"Military Theology", a term which IBMS now coined to refer to this Theological Discipline. it started to emerge in Christian Thought with African Bishop of Hippo, St. Augustine’s "Just War Theory", when he laid down the Christian Doctrine of a Justified War.
Bishop Augustine who was an imminent Theologian and Church Father ("City of God"), lived at the time after Christianity had already become the State Religion of the Roman Empire, and subjected to constant threat from Barbarian invasions. Rome,Being a Christian Empire ruled by Christian Emperors, the Christianized Roman Army, must be able to defend itself, to preserve her Civilization.
This was a crucial moment for the History of the Western Church that a Christian Patriarch and leading Thinker-Philosopher came out with a Christian Perspective that will form the moral basis or spiritual criteria for waging a righteous warfare. Augustine laid down his landmark principles for the legitimate use of military force by Christian warriors after the fall of Rome from barbarian attacks.
In Church History,The various Principles of “Just War” was expounded by later Catholic and Reformed theologians as Aquinas,Calvin, Luther.
What is Master Military Theology Academic Program?
Master of Military Theology (MMTh) is a Specialized Academic Advanced Level Program for Pastors and Military Chaplains who wish to serve as Military Bishops or Spiritual Adviser/Military Theologians.
MMTh is the highest Military Special degree (Below the Doctorate) to be Conferred to our Chaplains by Naval Chaplain Pastoral Corps Military Chaplaincy Academy,The first Military Chaplaincy Academy in the Philippines and Asia to train from 100% Bible-Based Faith
(MMTh Rank Promotion to Next Step higher)
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IBMS Modern Current Trends: TOWARDS A Biblically-Based Military Theology Which can be Expounded from the OT/NT Books
What Is Military Theology?
THE FAST-EMERGING FIELD OF MILITARY THEOLOGY
The IBMS-NMCA newly-adopted Field of "MILITARY THEOLOGY" as a Theological Discipline, deals with the study of the Biblical Justification of War, and the Ethical Framework (Conduct of War) that govern a Justified-War. The Study and Academic Military Program is Based on God's Word.
100% BIBLE-BASED FAITH
In The study of Military Theology and Military Chaplaincy based on the OT "Holy War" and some NT Teachings, the student will be surprised that Abraham,Joseph,Moises Joshua,the Judges,Samuel,Elijah,David,Solomon,Nehemiah,Esther have all used Military Force during their lifetime.
THE STUDENTS OF THE NEW ACADEMIC PROGRAM
The Academic program aims to cater to Bible-Based Military/Police Chaplains,Military/Police Officers,Policy Makers,Adviser for Military Affairs,Christian Human Rights Lawyers and those to be Ordained as Military Bishops .
Biblical Military Theology Embraces the Historical,Theological, Spiritual and Psychological Dimensions.
Aside from Gaining Foundational, Biblical Knowledge about Military Chaplaincy and Military Theology, Biblical Military Theology covers the Historical,Theological, Ethical, Spiritual & Psychological Dimensions of the theological discipline. :
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1. Biblical Foundation of Military Theology and Military Chaplaincy Rooted in "Holy Wars" of the OT.
The field of Military Theology covers the Biblical teachings of “Holy War” based on the Old Testament History of Israel as an Armed Forces during various Era of Prophetic Military leadership.Military-related NT Teachings is also discussed
2. The Theological and Spiritual Purpose of OT Warfare .
3. Ethics of Warfare
4. The Theological-Judicial purpose of Warfare, which displays the Justice of God, to prevent or uproot the perpetuation of evil (i.e. Hitler of WW II Etc.)
5.The Practical Aspect (Inter-Disciplinary Learning): the Spiritual and Psychological preparation of Military officers and soldiers in three Stages: Peri-Combat Operation, Intra-Combat Operation and Post-Combat operation; the importance of Spiritual Resiliency, Maintenance of Clear Conscience (That the soldiers did not commit unjust slaughter/massacre), Strong Faith in God,etc.
The important heart and mindset preparations in accord with psychological and spiritual ideals to carry a successful warfare.
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*NCPC MILITARY CHAPLAINCY ACADEMY, the First Military Chaplaincy Academy in the Philippines and Asia to Train from a 100% Bible-based Faith
Master of Military Theology (MMTh) is a Specialized Academic Advanced Level Program for Pastors and Military Chaplains who wish to serve as Military Bishops or Spiritual Adviser/Military Theologians.
MMTh is the highest Military Special degree (Below the Doctorate) to be Conferred to our Chaplains by Naval Chaplain Pastoral Corps Military Chaplaincy Academy,The first Military Chaplaincy Academy in the Philippines and Asia to train from 100% Bible-Based Faith
(MMTh Rank Promotion to Next Step higher)
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IBMS Modern Current Trends: TOWARDS A Biblically-Based Military Theology Which can be Expounded from the OT/NT Books
What Is Military Theology?
THE FAST-EMERGING FIELD OF MILITARY THEOLOGY
The IBMS-NMCA newly-adopted Field of "MILITARY THEOLOGY" as a Theological Discipline, deals with the study of the Biblical Justification of War, and the Ethical Framework (Conduct of War) that govern a Justified-War. The Study and Academic Military Program is Based on God's Word.
100% BIBLE-BASED FAITH
In The study of Military Theology and Military Chaplaincy based on the OT "Holy War" and some NT Teachings, the student will be surprised that Abraham,Joseph,Moises Joshua,the Judges,Samuel,Elijah,David,Solomon,Nehemiah,Esther have all used Military Force during their lifetime.
THE STUDENTS OF THE NEW ACADEMIC PROGRAM
The Academic program aims to cater to Bible-Based Military/Police Chaplains,Military/Police Officers,Policy Makers,Adviser for Military Affairs,Christian Human Rights Lawyers and those to be Ordained as Military Bishops .
Biblical Military Theology Embraces the Historical,Theological, Spiritual and Psychological Dimensions.
Aside from Gaining Foundational, Biblical Knowledge about Military Chaplaincy and Military Theology, Biblical Military Theology covers the Historical,Theological, Ethical, Spiritual & Psychological Dimensions of the theological discipline. :
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1. Biblical Foundation of Military Theology and Military Chaplaincy Rooted in "Holy Wars" of the OT.
The field of Military Theology covers the Biblical teachings of “Holy War” based on the Old Testament History of Israel as an Armed Forces during various Era of Prophetic Military leadership.Military-related NT Teachings is also discussed
2. The Theological and Spiritual Purpose of OT Warfare .
3. Ethics of Warfare
4. The Theological-Judicial purpose of Warfare, which displays the Justice of God, to prevent or uproot the perpetuation of evil (i.e. Hitler of WW II Etc.)
5.The Practical Aspect (Inter-Disciplinary Learning): the Spiritual and Psychological preparation of Military officers and soldiers in three Stages: Peri-Combat Operation, Intra-Combat Operation and Post-Combat operation; the importance of Spiritual Resiliency, Maintenance of Clear Conscience (That the soldiers did not commit unjust slaughter/massacre), Strong Faith in God,etc.
The important heart and mindset preparations in accord with psychological and spiritual ideals to carry a successful warfare.
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*NCPC MILITARY CHAPLAINCY ACADEMY, the First Military Chaplaincy Academy in the Philippines and Asia to Train from a 100% Bible-based Faith
IBMS-NAVAL CHAPLAIN PASTORAL CORPS MILITARY CHAPLAINCY ACADEMY (NMCA)
CURRENT BULLETIN-JANUARY 2020
It's First time in the Philippines and Asia, to Award and Confer an earned MASTER OF MILITARY THEOLOGY
IN MILITARY CHAPLAINCY or A DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY(PhD) IN THEOLOGY & MILITARY CHAPLAINCY
to Graduating Military Chaplains Class of 2020 comes their Military Graduation at two venues: at MHCC and finally, During the "IBMS NMCA 37TH COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES", Pasig City, May 2022
Naval Chaplain Pastoral Corps Military Chaplaincy Academy (NMCA) has "Academized" the field of MILITARY THEOLOGY which traced its historical roots in the "Just War Theory " of the 5th Century Developed by African Bishop Augustine of Hippo.
FOR INQUIRIES: CONTACT [email protected] or [email protected]
CURRENT BULLETIN-JANUARY 2020
It's First time in the Philippines and Asia, to Award and Confer an earned MASTER OF MILITARY THEOLOGY
IN MILITARY CHAPLAINCY or A DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY(PhD) IN THEOLOGY & MILITARY CHAPLAINCY
to Graduating Military Chaplains Class of 2020 comes their Military Graduation at two venues: at MHCC and finally, During the "IBMS NMCA 37TH COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES", Pasig City, May 2022
Naval Chaplain Pastoral Corps Military Chaplaincy Academy (NMCA) has "Academized" the field of MILITARY THEOLOGY which traced its historical roots in the "Just War Theory " of the 5th Century Developed by African Bishop Augustine of Hippo.
FOR INQUIRIES: CONTACT [email protected] or [email protected]