STM Establishes the Institute of World Religions

In response of the increasing demand for continual education and trying challenges in a multi-religious context, STM recently established the Institute of World Religions headed by my colleague, Dr Solomon Rajah.

The objectives of the Institute are to:

• Establish a rigorous methodology in research and study of religions;


• Provide research work that deals with epistemology, philosophy, sociology and knowledge of classical and folk religions;


• Provide the collection of sacred texts and literature in (a) digital form, (b) printed medium, and (c) net locations;


• Build a reference library of non-Christian religious resources in order to provide access to those engaged in research;


• Be a facilitator of inter-religious dialogue by organising seminars, workshops and symposiums;


• Provide regular forums on religious issues of public concern;Establish formal relationship with religious Associations and Centres of higher learning;


• Document significant religious movements and events in Malaysia;


• Publish occasional papers on religions and religious issues in Malaysia;


• Assist research students in their work on religions.

Click here for further information of the Institute and the programmes planned for the coming year.