Filamer Christian University
Pamantasang Kristiyano ng Filamer (Filipino) | |
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| Motto | "Intellectual, Physical, Spiritual" |
| Type | Private non-sectarian and non-profit research coeducational basic and higher education institution |
| Established | August, 1904 |
| Founder | Rev. Joseph C. Robbins |
Religious affiliation | Convention of Philippine Baptist Churches |
Academic affiliation | ACSCU-AAI, AP-HEI, ACUCA, FAAP, UMAP, PAASCU, CHED, UBCHEA, ASEAN |
| President | Dr. George O. Cortel |
| Vice-president | Dr. Minnie P. Chan (VP for Academic Affairs) Jorgen M. Gregorio (VP for Administration) Esther S. Arceño (VP for Finance) |
| Principal | Urla S. Dela, MAT (High School Principal) |
Academic staff | 136 |
Administrative staff | 106 |
| Students | 6000+ (2018-2019) |
| Undergraduates | 1,831 |
| Postgraduates | 1,156 |
| Location | , Philippines 11°34′32″N 122°45′08″E / 11.5755°N 122.7521°E |
| Campus | Urban, 38,234 m2 (411,550 sq ft) |
| Hymn | Halls of Filamer |
| Colors | Blue, white, & yellow |
Sporting affiliations | CAPRISA, CAPTESA, WVRAA, WVPRISAA, |
| Website | www |
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Filamer Christian University (FCU) is a private Protestant Christian university located in Roxas City, Capiz, Philippines. It is affiliated with the Convention of Philippine Baptist Churches.
History
[edit]The university has its origins in the founding of Capiz Home School in 1904 by Rev. and Mrs. Joseph Robbins with the help of the American Baptist Foreign Mission Society. [1] In 1952, it took the name of Filamer Christian Institute and Filamer Christian College in 1985. It became a university in 2010. [2]
School seal
[edit]The Outer Circle Official Seal of Filamer Christian University represents the programs and services that Filamer offers. The Inner Circle symbolizes the development of the individual's well-rounded personality. The Equilateral Triangle inside the circle stands for the three balanced components of human potentialities: the spiritual, the intellectual, and the physical with the spiritual aspect as the base. The Cross represents the victorious Christ as the center. The symbol emphasizes the love of God. The Sun represents the illuminating light and eternal hope for every person who searched for truth and wisdom. The number 1904 stands for the year the school was founded.
References
[edit]- ^ Donna Casio and Adam Jesus Bering, Filamer Christian College celebrates 104th foundation, thenewstoday.info, Philippines, August 26, 2008
- ^ Donna Casio, A Celebration at Filamer Christian University, thenewstoday.info, Philippines, September 9, 2010
External links
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Media related to Filamer Christian University at Wikimedia Commons- Official website
- http://filamerian.comule.com/ Archived 2012-04-25 at the Wayback Machine - Community Board
- https://web.archive.org/web/20130120053319/http://fcu-massmedia.com/ - Mass Media Affairs
