Myanmar Institute of Theology

What Myanmar Institute of Theology does

Myanmar Institute of Theology (MIT) is a private theological seminary and liberal arts institution founded in 1927, located at Seminary Hill, Insein, Yangon, Myanmar. Operating as an affiliated institution of the Myanmar Baptist Convention while maintaining an ecumenical, multi-denominational character, MIT serves aspiring pastors, theologians, educators, and lay leaders from across Myanmar and the broader South East Asian region. Its core products are credentialed degree programs ranging from a Bachelor of Arts to a Doctor of Philosophy, including specialized tracks such as the Master of Arts in Gender Studies (MAGS), Master of Arts in Intercultural Studies (MAIS), Master of Divinity, and PhD programs, supplemented by joint degrees with Central Philippine University (MBA) and Central Baptist Theological Seminary (DMin). The institution also operates applied research and service centers including the Center for Peace Studies, Center for Gender Studies, Judson Research Center, and Charis Care and Counseling Center.

MIT's business model is tuition-based, cross-subsidized by donations and ecumenical grants. Tuition is denominated in Myanmar Kyat for local programs (ranging from Kyats 750,000 to 850,000 across BA and master's-level programs) and in US Dollars for international joint-degree programs (approximately $4,000 for the MBA). The institution reports a headcount of approximately 75 employees, a Class of 2025 with 210 graduates, and an alumni network exceeding 7,000 individuals spanning Myanmar and the global diaspora. Revenue is not publicly disclosed, consistent with its non-profit status. MIT is a founding member of the Association for Theological Education in South East Asia (ATESEA) and pursues ongoing accreditation with the Asia Theological Association (ATA), which underpins cross-border credential recognition and regional student recruitment.

Name

Myanmar Institute of Theology

Legal name

Myanmar Institute of Theology

Website

https://mit.edu.mm

Company type

Private

Founded year

1927

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Myanmar Institute of Theology is a 98-year-old ecumenical theological seminary in Yangon offering BA-through-PhD programs, joint international degrees, and applied research centers, serving pastors and lay leaders across Myanmar and South East Asia.

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Theological and Liberal Arts Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Interfaith & Ecumenical Theological Colleges (EDAHAKAL)

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Christian Colleges with Theological Programs (EDAHAKAG), Religiously Affiliated Liberal Arts Colleges (EDAHACAF), Ministerial Training Institutes (Clergy Formation) (EDAHAKAE)

Keywords

• Theological education
• Seminary programs
• Christian ministry training
• Liberal arts education
• Interfaith studies

Headquarters

HQ city

Yangon

HQ country

Myanmar (Burma)

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. MBA Joint Degree Program: The MBA joint degree with Central Philippine University generates tuition revenue at US $4,000 total including graduation fees. The program accepts limited cohorts (15-30 students per batch) with modular intensive coursework.
2. MAPS Program Fees: Master of Arts in Peace Studies program collects tuition fees of approximately Kyats 750,000-800,000 total including graduation fees, delivered through modular intensive course delivery.
3. MACD Program Fees: Master of Arts in Community Development program collects tuition fees of approximately Kyats 750,000-850,000 total including graduation fees.
4. Donations and Support: MIT accepts donations through multiple payment channels including KPay, Wave Money, and CB Bank to support student scholarships and institutional development.
5. Summer School Programs: Short-term intensive courses offered during summer sessions with fees ranging from 30,000 Kyats (2022) to 100,000 Kyats per course (2026).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

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Core offering

Myanmar Institute of Theology is a private ecumenical seminary offering degree-bearing theological and liberal arts education from the Bachelor to the PhD level, delivered primarily on its Insein, Yangon campus with modular, evening, and online formats. It supplements academic instruction with specialized research and training centers covering peace studies, gender equality, interfaith dialogue, and care/counseling, and runs joint-degree pathways with Central Philippine University and Central Baptist Theological Seminary.

Product overview

Myanmar Institute of Theology (MIT) is a seminary and theological education institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of academic programs across two main divisions: the Theology Program (offering doctoral, master's, and bachelor's degrees in theological studies) and the Liberal Arts Program (LAP) providing secular undergraduate and graduate degrees. The institution operates multiple specialized centers for Peace Studies, Gender Studies, Interfaith Dialogue, and Care/Counseling. Notable features include joint degree programs with Central Philippine University (MBA) and Central Baptist Theological Seminary Kansas City (DMin), and modular/evening formats for working professionals. The institution was founded in 1927 and has grown to over 7,000 alumni, with the LAP celebrating its Silver Jubilee in 2025 (25 years since 2000).

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor, major and moderate.

• Association for Theological Education in South East Asia (ATESEA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2025ATESEA conducted formal accreditation visit on October 21-22, 2025. MIT is a founding member of ATESEA. ATESEA accreditation ensures academic standards meet regional theological education benchmarks.
• Central Philippine University (CPU)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2019MIT and CPU offer a joint MBA degree program starting from the 2019-2020 academic year. Students complete 3 semesters of modular-based coursework and 1 semester of thesis writing covering 39 credits. The program features international faculty from both institutions with courses offered in intensive modular sessions.
• Rev. Dr. Ursula Hecker (Germany)minorOthers · 1 January 2018Retired hospital chaplain from Germany supported the development of the Care and Counseling Project at MIT, providing expertise and guidance for the initiative's establishment.
• Act Church of SwedenmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 201710-year project partnership (2017-2027) titled 'Promoting Gender Equality in the Faith-based Organizations Project' through Gender Studies Center.
• Norwegian Church Aid (NCA)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2012Partnership on 'Breaking the Silence' three-year project (2012-2015) focused on publishing curriculum on gender-based violence and introducing it to theological schools in Myanmar.
• Central Baptist Theological Seminary, Kansas City, USAcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2010Joint degree Doctor of Ministry (D.Min) program offered since 2010. The 45-credit program requires 24 credits of coursework with comprehensive examination and 6 credits for dissertation. Can be completed in 3-5 years.
• DCA, CA, LWFmoderateStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2006Gender Studies Center has worked with church agencies including DCA (DanChurchAid), CA (Church Aid), and LWF (Lutheran World Federation) through gender development initiatives.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Calvin Theological Seminary: Established North American seminary offering MDiv, MTh, and doctoral programs with denominational roots. A broader incumbent globally, comparable in ecumenical positioning and academic-program depth, though not in geographic reach.
• Fuller Theological Seminary: Large multi-denominational evangelical seminary in the US offering comprehensive degrees from MDiv to PhD, with significant online enrollment. A broader incumbent in the global theological education space whose scale and digital reach could attract Myanmar students.

Direct peers

• China Graduate School of Theology: Inter-denominational theological graduate school in Hong Kong offering MTh, MDiv, and DMin programs. Comparable as an Asian ecumenical seminary with modular/online delivery and international student recruitment.
• Central Philippine University: Jesuit-managed university in Iloilo, Philippines offering theology, business, and liberal arts programs. MIT's MBA joint-degree partner since 2019-2020, making it a directly comparable regional Christian higher-education institution with similar ecumenical and modular delivery approaches.
• Torch Trinity Graduate University: Korean inter-denominational graduate theological school offering MTh, MDiv, DMin, and PhD programs. Comparable as an Asian ecumenical seminary with cross-cultural mission focus and modular delivery.
• Singapore Bible College: Inter-denominational theological college in Singapore offering MDiv, MTh, and graduate diplomas. Comparable as a regional English-medium ecumenical seminary with strong denominational-network recruitment model.
• Trinity Theological College: Multi-denominational theological college in Singapore affiliated with the University of Divinity. Directly comparable ecumenical seminary offering MTh, MDiv, and doctoral programs across Christian denominations in Southeast Asia.
• South East Asia Graduate School of Theology: Regional ecumenical theological consortium serving Southeast Asia, with member institutions across multiple countries. Directly comparable to MIT's ecumenical model and regional accreditation cooperation.
• Asia Pacific Theological Seminary (APTS): Inter-denominational evangelical seminary in Baguio, Philippines offering MTh, MDiv, and DMin programs across Southeast Asia. Directly comparable ecumenical theological institution serving regional Christian leadership with similar graduate-level focus.
• Bangkok Bible College: Inter-denominational theological college in Bangkok offering degree programs in theology and ministry. Comparable as a Southeast Asian ecumenical institution engaged in ATESEA-affiliated theological education.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/MyanmarInstituteofTheology
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mitheology

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Subsidiaries5 records

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