Center for Multi-Disciplinary Advancement
Background
In the year 2000, the Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies (BARS) program was introduced, initially offering four major areas: Business, English, Computer Science, and Religion. Elective subjects included various languages such as Chinese, Japanese, German, French, Korean, as well as Music and Health. In the 2003–2004 academic year, two additional majors were introduced: Social Studies and Fine Arts. In the 2007–2008 academic year, the Music Major was launched, while the Fine Arts Major was discontinued in 2009. The first BARS graduation ceremony took place in October 2004.
In 2010, the Community Development Department was established, initially offering a Diploma in Community Development program. The Master of Arts in Community Development (MACD) was introduced in 2012. In 2014, the Master of Arts in Interfaith Dialogue (MAID) and the Master of Arts in Peace Studies (MAPS) programs were launched. In 2019, an Master in Business Administration (MBA) program was introduced as a joint program with Central Philippine University (CPU). Most recently, the Master of Arts in Gender Studies (MAGS) program was launched in 2023.
Currently, the Institute if offering Bachelor Degree in Liberal Arts Program and 4 Master Programs, namely Master of Arts in Community Development (MACD), Master of Arts in Peace Studies (MAPS), Master of Arts in Gender Studies (MAGS) and Master of Arts in Interfaith Dialogue (MAID).
The Institute hosts an annual student body of 1,400 to 1,600, with approximately 350 to 450 students enrolled in Theology and 900 to 1,000 students in the Liberal Arts Program. The MIT Alumni Association boasts over 4,000 members, who are actively engaged in diverse fields, including ministries within local churches, associations, conventions, Bible schools, synods, Christian NGOs, and even political parties.
The Liberal Arts Program (LAP), established in 2000, will celebrate its 25th Silver Jubilee Anniversary in 2025. To mark this significant milestone, the Faculties of the Liberal Arts Program have decided to launch the Center for Multi-disciplinary Advancement in honor of this occasion.
The Center for Multi-disciplinary Advancement firmly believes in academic excellence and whole-person education. With a vision to become a leading center for multidisciplinary research and educational advancement to promote academic excellence and while-person education, the Center aims to serve as a platform for facilitating academic and interdisciplinary research, while also providing research scholarships and fostering international collaborations.
Vision
The Center for Multi-disciplinary Advancement is to be known as the leading center for multidisciplinary research and educational advancement to promote academic excellence and whole-person education.
Mission
The Center aims to serve as a platform for facilitating academic and interdisciplinary research, while also providing research scholarships and fostering international collaborations.
Objectives:
- To promote Academic and Inter-disciplinary Research in today’s context for Myanmar and South-East Asia.
- To provide research scholarship and education initiatives such as research grants, community-based learning, service learning, etc.
- To initiate International Collaboration and Networking with Universities, Research Institutes, Centers and Organizations.
Core values:
- Academic Excellence: We pursue academic excellence as a way to honor God, develop our God-given talents, and prepare students to lead with wisdom, integrity, and purpose in a Christ-centered world. (James 3:17 (NIV), Proverbs 2:6 (NIV))
- Whole person education: We believe in the development of the whole person-mind, body, spirit-while recognizing each student’s uniqueness. the whole person. Our Christ-centered education equips students to grow in character, faith, knowledge, and service, preparing them for purposeful living and leadership. (Colossians 2:3 (NIV), Galatians 5:22–23 (NIV))
- Multi-disciplinary research: We value the integration of diverse fields of knowledge and in this way, we can explore the deeper understanding of social connections, human relations for common good. (1 Corinthians 12:4–6 (NIV), Exodus 31:3–5 (NIV))
- Inclusion and equality: We uphold that all people are created equal in the image of God. It is our duty to create a learning community that values diversity, promotes dignity, and ensures inclusion and equal opportunity for every student to thrive—regardless of background, ability, or identity. (Galatians 3:28 (NIV), Proverbs 31:8–9 (NIV), Revelation 7:9 (NIV))
- Collaboration and Networking: We promote collaboration and networking across disciplines, communities and institutions. By working together, we reflect the unity of the body of Christ and expand our impact for God’s glory. (Romans 12:4-5 (NIV), Hebrews 10:24-25 (NIV))
Key activities:
- Journal (Website, Open access, Book, Publication, Editorial Committee, Main Editor, Liaison Officer, Admin Officer)
- Thesis and dissertation Publications
- Research scholarship grants for BA and MA Students
- Research scholarship grants for faculty
- Research advisory service
- Community learning and Service-learning grant
- Symposium, Workshops, Webinar,
- Collaborative Research
- Research project
Center for Multi-Disciplinary Advancement
Myanmar Institute of Theology
Seminary Hill, Insein, 110011
Yangon, Myanmar
Staff
Sayama Aye Min Khaing
Sayama Swe Swe Aung
Contact Information
Myanmar Institute of Theology,
Seminary Hill, Insein, Yangon, Myanmar
Office : +95-1-641388
Email: administration@mit.edu.mm
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