ANGLICAN STUDY & RESEARCH CENTER

The Anglican study and research Center (ASRC) of the church of the province of Myanmar (CPM) is committed to promoting Anglican studies of the CPM. The ASRC welcomes all students, friends, well-wishers, ministers and partners interested in the studies related to the CPM.

Background & Rationale

In spite of the long history of the presence and witness of the Anglican Church in Myanmar, there is a need of systematic articulation of what Myanmar Anglicanism is. This is especially true n terms of Myanmar Church’s position in responding to the current emerging issues of the other Provinces throughout the Anglican communion. Moreover, the silence and certain distance of Myanmar Christian Churches and theological institutions from its socio-political contexts, indicate that there is a need to contextualize the Christian Gospel into Myanmar context for the betterment of both Myanmar Christians and fellow citizens of Myanmar.

For faithful witness and mutual enlightenment, it is imperative that the Myanmar Anglican Church reconsider, rediscover, systematize and articulate the identity of Myanmar Anglicanism. In order to fulfill this call, ASRC has been serving and equipping the saints of CPM.

Goal & Objectives

The center’s primary goal and purpose is to study the history mission witness, and presence of the Anglican church in Myanmar to articulate Myanmar Anglicanism. It, moreover, envisions providing various opportunities for scholars, theologians, and Anglican seminarians to engage themselves in the following areas of study and research.

• Myanmar History, Myanmar Anglican Church History, Anglicanism and Contemporary Issues
• Church and Society, Evangelism, Mission and Social Concerns

Mission Statement

 The founding idea of the Center owes its inception to the most Revd. Stephen Than Myint Oo, the Primate and Archbishop of the church of the Province of Myanmar (Anglican). Being Anglican in Myanmar, we believe that god has given us a unique responsibility both to Myanmar society and to the Global Anglican communion. Based on a commitment to the Scripture, Tradition, and Reason, the Centre’s primary mission is:

• to promote theological education and research related to Myanmar Anglicanism
• to assist Myanmar Christian in today’s world
• to rediscover and articulate the identity of Myanmar Anglicans
• to contribute to the Anglican Communion by providing a Myanmar Anglican theological Stand on current issues