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{{nihongo|'''Hokusei Gakuen University'''|北星学園大学|Hokusei Gakuen daigaku}} is a four-year [[private university]] located in [[Atsubetsu-ku, Sapporo]], [[Hokkaidō]], Japan. The university is run by Hokusei Gakuen School System, whose educational philosophy is based on Christianity. Its name "Hokusei (北星) " means "North (北) " and "star (星) ", and it is derived from biblical reference "Shine like stars, in a dark world" (Philippians 2:15), which was recommended by Japanese scholar and politician [[Inazo Nitobe]], and praised by the founder of the university [[Sarah Clara Smith]]. It also houses two-year Hokusei Gakuen University Junior College, and Hokusei Gakuen University Graduate School.
{{nihongo|'''Hokusei Gakuen University'''|北星学園大学|Hokusei Gakuen daigaku}} is a four-year [[private university]] in [[Atsubetsu-ku, Sapporo]], [[Hokkaidō]], Japan. The university is run by Hokusei Gakuen School System, whose education philosophy is based on Christianity.


Its name Hokusei (北星) means "north (北)" and "star (星)." It is derived from the biblical reference "Shine like stars, in a dark world" ([[Epistle to the Philippians|Philippians]] 2:15). It was recommended by Japanese scholar and politician [[Inazo Nitobe]] and praised by the founder of the university [[Sarah Clara Smith]]. The university shares its campus with the two-year Hokusei Gakuen University Junior College and Hokusei Gakuen University Graduate School.
Hokusei Gakuen University is currently a member of [[Brethren Colleges Abroad]] (BCA) .


== History ==
== History ==
The history of Hokusei Gakuen University goes back in time to 1887, when an American missionary of the United Presbyterian Church of North America, Sarah Clara Smith founded "Smith Girls' School". In 1894, the school was relocated and renamed "Hokusei Women’s School" as a Japanese scholar, [[Inazo Nitobe]] recommended.
The history of Hokusei Gakuen University goes back in time to 1887, when an American missionary of the United Presbyterian Church of North America, Sarah Clara Smith founded "Smith Girls' School." In 1894, the school was relocated and renamed "Hokusei Women’s School" as Japanese scholar [[Inazo Nitobe]] recommended.


After Sarah Clara Smith died in 1947, the school has experienced several renovations and expansion. In 1962, Hokusei Gakuen University was officially founded with Department of English, Department of Social Welfare, and School of Humanities.
After Smith returned to the United States, the school experienced several renovations and expansions. In 1962, Hokusei Gakuen University was officially founded with the Department of English, Department of Social Welfare, and School of Humanities.


In 2007, Hokusei Gakuen School System marked 120th anniversary since its foundation of Smith Girls’ School, and planned to have a ceremony in [[Chūō-ku, Sapporo]] with other Hokusei Gakuen schools; Hokusei Gakuen University High School, Hokusei Gakuen Girls' Junior & Senior High School, and Hokusei Yoichi High School.
In 2007, the Hokusei Gakuen School System marked its 120th anniversary since the foundation of Smith Girls’ School and planned to have a ceremony in [[Chūō-ku, Sapporo]] with other Hokusei Gakuen schools: Hokusei Gakuen University Junior College, Hokusei Gakuen University High School, Hokusei Gakuen Girls' Junior & Senior High School, and Hokusei Yoichi High School.


== Academics and Organization ==
== Academics and organization ==
[[File:HokuseiGakuenDaigaku2004-9.jpg|right|thumb]]
[[File:Hokusei Gakuen University Junior College 20040928.jpg|right|thumb]]
[[File:Kirari Hokusei Gakuen.JPG|right|thumb|"Kirari", one of the Student Activities Buildings.]]
[[File:Kirari Hokusei Gakuen.JPG|right|thumb|"Kirari," one of the Student Activities Buildings.]]


=== Undergraduate units ===
=== Undergraduate units ===
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==Notable alumni==
==Notable alumni==
*[[Waki Yamato]] - Japanese [[Mangaka|manga artist]].
*[[Waki Yamato]], Japanese [[Mangaka|manga artist]]


== Sources ==
== Sources ==
*Hokusei Gakuen University/ Hokusei Gakuen University Junior College Campus Guide 2007
*Hokusei Gakuen University/Hokusei Gakuen University Junior College Campus Guide 2007


== External links ==
== External links ==
*[http://www.hokusei.ac.jp/en/ Hokusei Gakuen University Homepage]
*[http://www.hokusei.ac.jp/en/ Hokusei Gakuen University Homepage]
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Latest revision as of 10:25, 17 October 2024

Hokusei Gakuen University
北星学園大学
TypePrivate
Established1962
EndowmentN/A
ChancellorKazuhiko Nakamura
Academic staff
117 full-time
19 part-time
Students4337
Undergraduates4284
Postgraduates53
Location
Sapporo
,
Hokkaidō
,
Japan
CampusUrban
Websitewww.hokusei.ac.jp

Hokusei Gakuen University (北星学園大学, Hokusei Gakuen daigaku) is a four-year private university in Atsubetsu-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaidō, Japan. The university is run by Hokusei Gakuen School System, whose education philosophy is based on Christianity.

Its name Hokusei (北星) means "north (北)" and "star (星)." It is derived from the biblical reference "Shine like stars, in a dark world" (Philippians 2:15). It was recommended by Japanese scholar and politician Inazo Nitobe and praised by the founder of the university Sarah Clara Smith. The university shares its campus with the two-year Hokusei Gakuen University Junior College and Hokusei Gakuen University Graduate School.

History

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The history of Hokusei Gakuen University goes back in time to 1887, when an American missionary of the United Presbyterian Church of North America, Sarah Clara Smith founded "Smith Girls' School." In 1894, the school was relocated and renamed "Hokusei Women’s School" as Japanese scholar Inazo Nitobe recommended.

After Smith returned to the United States, the school experienced several renovations and expansions. In 1962, Hokusei Gakuen University was officially founded with the Department of English, Department of Social Welfare, and School of Humanities.

In 2007, the Hokusei Gakuen School System marked its 120th anniversary since the foundation of Smith Girls’ School and planned to have a ceremony in Chūō-ku, Sapporo with other Hokusei Gakuen schools: Hokusei Gakuen University Junior College, Hokusei Gakuen University High School, Hokusei Gakuen Girls' Junior & Senior High School, and Hokusei Yoichi High School.

Academics and organization

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"Kirari," one of the Student Activities Buildings.

Undergraduate units

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  • School of Humanities
    • Department of English
    • Department of Psychology and Applied Communication
  • School of Economics
    • Department of Economics
    • Department of Management Information
    • Department of Law and Economics
  • School of Social Welfare
    • Department of Social Policy
    • Department of Social Work
    • Department of Psychology for Well-being

Postgraduate units

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  • Graduate School of Literature
  • Graduate School of Economics
  • Graduate School of Social Welfare

Notable alumni

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Sources

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  • Hokusei Gakuen University/Hokusei Gakuen University Junior College Campus Guide 2007
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