Mobile Bible School Inc. is an SEC-registered religious and educational ministry instiWe do not represent this program as a CHED-accredited civil/government doctoral degree, and we do not issue a CHED Special Order Number. Instead, our program is issued under the internal academic and ecclesiastical authority of Mobile Bible School Inc. as a ministry-based Bible school.
The legal basis for this is consistent with the constitutional principle of religious freedom and the separation of Church and State. Article II, Section 6 of the 1987 Philippine Constitution states that “the separation of Church and State shall be inviolable,” while Article III, Section 5 protects the free exercise and enjoyment of religious profession and worship without discrimination or preference.
This means that religious institutions may conduct religious instruction, Bible training, theological education, discipleship training, and ministry-equipping programs for ecclesiastical purposes, provided they do not falsely claim government accreditation, civil licensure, or CHED recognition when such recognition has not been granted.
The Constitution also recognizes the existence of educational institutions established by religious groups and mission boards, and even allows religious instruction in public schools under proper conditions and with religious authorities involved. This shows that religious education itself is not prohibited; it is constitutionally recognized, as long as it is properly represented and not confused with government-accredited civil education.
Reference:
https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/45/25572
Furthermore, under the Revised Corporation Code of the Philippines, non-stock corporations may be organized for religious, educational, charitable, cultural, and similar purposes. Therefore, an SEC-registered religious or educational ministry may operate programs for Bible school training, ministry formation, discipleship, and ecclesiastical education within the purposes stated in its registration and by-laws.
Therefore, the Doctor of Christian Education program of Mobile Bible School Inc. is offered as an ecclesiastical and ministry-based program. It is intended for church ministry, Christian education, discipleship, leadership development, and theological formation, not as a government licensure program or CHED-accredited civil doctorate.
Republic Act No. 11232
https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra2019/ra_11232_2019.html?
References:
References:
1. MBS Legalities / SEC Registration
2. DO 69, s. 1990 – Optional Religious Instruction under Paragraph 3. Section 3, Article XIV https://www.deped.gov.ph/1990/06/18/do-69-s-1990-optional-religious-instruction-under-paragraph-3-section-3-article-xiv-of-the-1987-constitution/
3. ARTICLE XIV, October 15, 1986 – EDUCATION, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, ARTS, CULTURE, AND SPORTS EDUCATION https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/45/25572
4. NON-PROFIT LAW IN THE PHILIPPINES https://cof.org/sites/default/files/documents/files/Philippines/Philippines-Note-August-2019.pdf?
5. Republic Act No. 11232
https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra2019/ra_11232_2019.html?
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