The Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities in Asia Pacific (AJCU-AP), through Ateneo de Davao University, continues to strengthen international academic collaboration through the Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) Program. This new cycle features a wide range of interdisciplinary courses involving partner institutions from Indonesia, the Philippines, Taiwan, and Malaysia.
COIL provides a transformative platform where faculty and students engage in meaningful cross-cultural academic exchange through virtual modalities. For this second iteration of the program, diverse pairings have been facilitated.
One of the ongoing COIL classes involves a pairing between Ateneo de Davao University, Philippines, and Fu Jen Catholic University, Taiwan. The two institutions jointly offer a course on Introduction to Language, Society, and Culture and Freshman English (Advanced) beginning 26 February 2025, guided by Dr. Josyl Aquilam and Dr. Tammy Hsu.
In the field of theology, a Christology course developed by Sanata Dharma University, Indonesia, and Ateneo de Davao University, Philippines commenced on 11 March 2025. Dr. Bernardus Agus Rukiyanto, SJ, and Dr. Roawie Quimba facilitated this class, inviting students into deep theological reflection across cultures.
In the area of health and physical education, INTI International University, Malaysia, and Ateneo de Manila University, Philippines, collaborated on a joint module titled Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy 1 and Functional Training. This course, led by Ms. Dina Adam and Mr. Alvin George C. Cobar, began on 25 March 2025 and combined perspectives from health sciences and applied fitness.
Scheduled for implementation in the upcoming semester is a collaboration between Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta, Indonesia, and Ateneo de Manila University, Philippines. This pairing will feature courses in Banking and Microeconomic Theory, which aims to broaden students’ understanding of financial systems in Southeast Asia through the expertise of Dr. Dimas Bagus Wiranatakusama and Prof. Genesis Kelly Lontoc.
Language and cultural understanding also become a key focus as Universitas Muhammadiyah Makassar, Indonesia, and Fu Jen Catholic University, Taiwan, co-deliver a module combining intercultural communication and flipped language classrooms. Ms. Maharida and Dr. Ming-i Lydia Tseng are set to lead this initiative, providing students with practical tools for navigating cultural differences.
The COIL champion pairing process is still ongoing. Faculty members from higher education institutions (HEIs) who are interested in participating may still sign up here:
Call for COIL Champions (Second Cycle)
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