Religion and Peace Studies Department

11/05/2026

: The Silliman University Institute of Environmental and Marine Sciences (SU-IEMS), will host the Bais Bay Environment Forum on May 11, 2026 from 1:30 PM to 5:00 PM at Science Complex Room 110, Main Campus.

The event is sponsored by the Office of Research, Publication, and Innovation (RPI) and organized through the Accelerating Coral Reef Recovery and Restoration Project in partnership with SUAKCREM, DENR-TSPS, the Justice and Peace Committee of Silliman Church, the Philippine Coast Guard, and the Sustainable Environment Alliance for Negros Island.

28/04/2026

It was a pleasure to welcome the MSU-IIT Political Science Department, led by their Chairperson, Dr. Hazel D. Jovita-Olvez, to the Religion and Peace Studies Department of Silliman University, April 27, 2026.

21/04/2026

15/04/2026

We visited our community partner in Manjuyod and we stand with them in their fight for environmental justice and sustainable development.

Ang kinaiyahan protektahan para sa nasudnong kalambuan!

14/04/2026

Annual faculty fellowship and retreat at the set of “It’s OK not to be OK” movie aka Bacongham through the generosity of our friend Dr. Frances Yap. Our deep appreciation to her warm and infectious hospitality. All smiles here with her beloved Louie.

With the leadership of Asst. Prof. Christopher Burgos, the chair of the Department and the entire members of the faculty: Dr. Lily F. Apura, Dr. Khun Alma, Dr. Mayra Waddington, Rev. Leah Capilitan, Dr. Karl Villarmea, and Asst. Prof. Jun Guazon, our Dept. Secretary Ms. Genalyn Gargar

07/04/2026

The unveiling of Magdamo Hall plaque is on April 10, 2026, Friday at 3PM in front of the Guillermo and Mercedes Magdamo Hall. See you!

18/02/2026

Religion and Peace Studies Department (RPSD) Forum on Environmental Justice and Human Rights: The Palm Oil Plantation Situation in Candoni, Negros Occidental

Speaker: RJ Nichole Ledesma, Research Officer, Hakson Inc.
February 25, 2026 at 2:30 P.M.,
Audio Visual Theater 1, Silliman University, Dumaguete City

Join us for a discussion on environmental justice and human rights.

A livestream link will be provided on the day of the forum for those who cannot be accommodated at the venue.

20/01/2026

18/01/2026

Led by Asst. Prof. Christopher Burgos, the chairperson of the Dept, and Dr. Karl Villarmea, together with the faculty Dr. Khun Alma, Dr. Lily F. Apura, Asst. Prof. Leah Joy Pilande Capilitan, department secretary, Ms. Genalyn Gargar, the Christmas gifts for the affected families in Manjuyod-Bais were delivered on Friday. The faculty was warmly received by the community who prepared simple yet sumptuous meal for everyone present. Glory to God and thank you students of CHS 2 (2nd semester 2025-2026) for participating in this justice-in-praxis and community-enabling generosity.

08/01/2026

Our gift for the families in Manjuyod-Bais area affected by the ethanol spill are ready to go. This is our commitment and expression of solidarity to the victims of humanmade calamity. Thank you CHS 2 2nd Sem 2025-2026 for your contribution and thoughtfulness!