Catholic University of Madagascar
coeducational | |
Established | 1960 |
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Affiliation | Roman Catholic Church |
Chancellor | Most Rev. Odon Razanakolona |
Rector | Rev. Marc Ravelonantoandro |
Location | , , |
Language | French |
Colours | Red & white |
Website | www.ucm.mg |
The Catholic University of Madagascar (UCM; French: Université Catholique de Madagascar; Malagasy: Oniversite Katolika eto Madagasikara) is a private university located in Antananarivo, Madagascar. Founded in 1960 as an institute within the Major Seminary of Antananarivo, it later became an independent institute. It gained accreditation from the Malagasy government in 2000, and in 2011 took its present name.
The university is located in the heart of Antananarivo, Madagascar's capital city. The campus includes a large historic building and a sizable amphitheatre. Academics are split between four departments: the Social Sciences, Theology, Philosophy, and Psychology. The university contains a research center, publishes two scientific journals, and has partnerships with multiple international universities. The university is under the supervision of the Episcopal Conference of Madagascar, and is the only university affiliated with the Catholic Church in Madagascar.
History
The Catholic University of Madagascar's roots date back to 1916, with the establishment of the
During the political and economic crisis of 1991, the Episcopal Conference of Madagascar called for the ISTA to reorganize and incorporate courses in economics, social science, and political science in addition to theology and philosophy.[1][2] These changes were fully incorporated in 1994, through cooperation with consultants, business executives, economists, and political figures.[1] In 1997, the ISTA changed its name to the Catholic Institute of Madagascar (ICM).[1][2] In October 1998, a Faculty of Social Sciences was established alongside the philosophy and theology departments.[1][2] That same year, the Malagasy government accredited the undergraduate education of the Department of Philosophy.[1] In 1999, the Catholic Institute of Madagascar signed an agreement of cooperation with the Catholic University of Lyon in Lyon, France, affiliating the ICM's Department of Philosophy with its equivalent at Lyon, and created a master's degree program.[1]
On 2 August 2000, the Catholic Institute of Madagascar as a whole, including all its faculties and departments, received accreditation by the Government of Madagascar.[1] In 2004, the Faculty of Social Sciences created a master's degree program in research, and in 2005, a master's in law and political science was inaugurated.[1] In 2011, the ICM was renamed the Catholic University of Madagascar.[1][2] In 2015, the university opened its first doctoral school, entitled the School of Ethics for Political, Legal, Social, and Human Development (EDHIS-JP).[1][2][3] The next year, the Department of Psychology was established, and partnered with the Catholic University of Toulouse.[4]
Campus
The campus of the Catholic University of Madagascar is located in the Ambatoroka neighborhood, in the heart of Antananarivo, the capital of Madagascar.[1][3] The main building on campus is a historic, European-style edifice, which was built in the 1920s.[1][3] There is also an amphitheatre seating 300 people, a large library, and a chapel.[3][5]
Administration and organization
The Catholic University of Madagascar is located within the
The university is a member of the Francophone University Association,[7] the Forum of Catholic Education in the Indian Ocean,[3] and the International Federation of Catholic Universities.
Academic departments | |
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School | Year founded |
Department of Philosophy | 1960 |
Department of Theology | |
Faculty of Social Sciences | 1998 |
Doctoral School | 2015 |
Department of Psychology | 2016 |
Source:[1][5][4] |
Academics
Curriculum
The Catholic University of Madagascar is divided into four departments: the Faculty of Social Sciences, and the departments of Philosophy, Theology, and Psychology.[1][2][5]
The Faculty of Social Sciences is itself divided into three departments: Business and Economics, Law and Political Science, and Applied Social Sciences.
The Faculty of Social Sciences' Department of Business and Economics offers bachelor's and master's degrees in economics, public economics, management, and business administration.
The Department of Philosophy uses the canonical degree system, awarding the Bachelor of Philosophy and the Licentiate of Philosophy.
The Department of Psychology offers bachelor's master's degrees in psychology.[2][3] Its motto is: "Respect, Autonomy, Integrity."[2] The Doctoral School, entitled the School of Ethics for Political, Legal, Social, and Human Development,[1][2] offers a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program that abides by international standards.[3] The program lasts three years, and each student is guided by a professor chosen from any of the six academic departments.[3]
Library
The Catholic University of Madagascar contains a library of more than 100,000 books and subscriptions to 23 newspapers and journals.[3]
Research
The Catholic University of Madagascar contained a dedicated research center, and publishes two
Student life
The Catholic University of Madagascar hosts a variety of student activities, including an art club, a debate club, a theatre group, a
Athletics
The Catholic University of Madagascar supports football (soccer), volleyball, and basketball clubs.[3]
People
List of rectors
- Rev. Germain Rajoelison (ca. 2007)[10]
- Rev. Charles Raymond Ratongavao (ca. 2007 – 2013)[11]
- Rev. Marc Ravelonantoandro (2013–2022)
- Rev. Lambert Rakotoarisoa (2022–)
Notable alumni
- Samoela Jaona Ranarivelo, Anglican Bishop of Antananarivo
Notable faculty
- Abdon Rafidison, rector of the Major Seminary of Antananarivo[12]
See also
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u "History of the Catholic University of Madagascar". Université Catholique de Madagascar (in French). 2015-04-10. Archived from the original on 2017-05-30. Retrieved 2017-06-09.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y "UCM, Université Catholique de Madagascar à Antananarivo". Annuaire.mg (in French). 2016-06-28. Retrieved 2017-06-10.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y "Madagascar Catholic University" (PDF). Université Catholique de Madagascar. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2017-05-05. Retrieved 2017-06-09.
- ^ a b "Université catholique : échanges d'étudiants et d'enseignants entre Toulouse et Tananarive". La Dépêche du Midi (in French). Retrieved 2017-06-16.
- ^ a b c d e f g h "Organisation". Université Catholique de Madagascar. 2017-05-19. Archived from the original on 2017-07-03. Retrieved 2017-06-10.
- ^ Ravelonantoandro, Marc (2016-11-22). "Message from the Rector". Université Catholique de Madagascar. Archived from the original on 2017-06-05. Retrieved 2017-06-10.
- ^ "Université catholique de Madagascar" (in Canadian French). Agence universitaire de la Francophonie. Retrieved 2017-06-10.
- ISBN 9789231040702.
- Institut de recherche pour le développement(in French). Retrieved 2017-06-10.
- ^ "Actualité – Journal UdeS vol. 42, no 3" (in French). Université de Sherbrooke. Retrieved 2017-06-16.
- ^ ISFEC – OI (2013-12-01), Intervention des Pères CR Ratongavao, Recteur, et Jean de la Croix, SG, UC Madagascar (video), retrieved 2017-06-16
- News.va. Retrieved 2017-06-10.