Chang Jung Christian University

Chang Jung Christian University
長榮大學
TypePrivate
Established1993
PresidentYung-Lung Lee
Administrative staff
630
Undergraduates8419
Postgraduates600
Location,
CampusSuburban
Main Campus: 60 ha (146 acres)
AffiliationsAssociation of Christian Universities and Colleges in Asia, United Board for Christian Higher Education in Asia[1]
Websitecjcu.edu.tw
Chang Jung Christian University
Traditional Chinese長榮大學

Chang Jung Christian University (CJCU; Chinese: 長榮大學; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Tióng-êng Tāi-ha̍k) is a privately funded, research-intensive, Presbyterian, co-educational university located in Gueiren, Tainan, Taiwan. Chang Jung means everlasting glory in Mandarin.

History

Chang Jung Christian University's Administration Building

The university was founded in 1993.[2] The institution can trace its history to the Chang Jung Senior High School [zh]. Edward Band, who taught at the school from the 1910s to 1940, was credited with introducing association football to Taiwan.[3][4]

Academic profile

Chang Jung Christian University (CJCU) is a private university located in southern Taiwan. In association with the Presbyterian beliefs, CJCU is committed in developing the God-given gifts and abilities of each student with love, respect, and service. Even though the university was founded in 1993, our vision began more than a hundred years ago, in 1885, with the founding of the first Western-methodology high school in Taiwan, Chang Jung Senior High School.

There are currently 54 bachelors programs, 17 masters programs, and 1 doctoral program.

Organization

A president heads the university, which is divided into the following colleges:

  • College of Management
  • College of Health Science
  • College of Humanities and Social Sciences
  • School of Information and Design
  • School of Theology
  • College of Continuing Education
  • International College of Practice and Education for the Environment
  • School of Safety and Health Sciences
  • College of Fine Arts
  • School of Liberal Arts Education

Transportation

The university is accessible within walking distance South of Chang Jung Christian University Station of the Taiwan Railway Administration.

See also

References

  1. ^ "Our Network".
  2. ^ "CJCU Facts". Chang Jung Christian University. Retrieved 13 September 2017.
  3. ^ Pan, Jason. "FEATURE: Taiwan's soccer roots start in colonial Tainan". www.taipeitimes.com. Taipei Times. Retrieved 22 February 2021.
  4. ^ Han Cheung (1 January 2023). "Taiwan in Time: Soccer madness in the Japanese era". Taipei Times. Retrieved 1 January 2023.

External links

  • Official website
  • Location in Tainan
  • Campus map

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