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{{short description|International school in Taiwan}} |
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| native_name = 馬禮遜美國學校 |
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| motto = "Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free." |
| motto = "Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free. " —- John 8:32 |
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| established = 1952 |
| established = 1952 |
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| address = 216 Siping Rd. |
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'''Morrison Academy''' ({{Lang-zh|c=馬禮遜學校|p= |
'''Morrison Academy''' ({{Lang-zh|c=馬禮遜學校|p=Mǎlǐxùn Xuéxiào|w=Ma-li-hsün Hsüeh-hsiao}}) is an international [[Christianity|Christian]] school founded 1952 in [[Taichung]], [[Taiwan]]. It primarily caters to the children of missionaries.<ref>{{cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=wYa2Fn0w_zEC&q=%22Morrison+Academy%22+Missionaries |title=The Almanac of the Christian World/1993-1994 |first1=Edythe |last1=Draper |first2=Helen |last2=Gorges |publisher=[[Tyndale House]] |year=1992 |page=434 |isbn=9780842316873}}</ref> Beyond the original Taichung location it also maintains a campus in [[Taipei]] and [[Morrison Academy Kaohsiung]] in [[Kaohsiung]]; other satellite campuses have existed in the past. |
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Morrison Academy was named after [[Robert Morrison (missionary)|Robert Morrison]], the first Protestant missionary to China.<ref>{{cite book |last1=O'Neill |first1=Mark |title=Frederick: The Life of My Missionary Grandfather in Manchuria |date=2012 |publisher=[[Joint Publishing]] |page=270 |isbn=978-962-04-3200-2 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=NTR4BgAAQBAJ&pg=PT270 |access-date=1 December 2024}}</ref> |
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==Curriculum== |
==Curriculum== |
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Morrison Academy's approach to education integrates "Biblical truth with educational knowledge".<ref>{{cite web|title=Vision & Core Values |url=https://www.mca.org.tw/about-us/vision-core-values/ |website=Morrison Academy |accessdate=2019-03-10}}</ref> The academy teaches a Bible curriculum;<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mca.org.tw/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Bible-Curriculum-Guide-2016-FINAL.pdf |title=Bible Curriculum Guide |website=Morrison Academy |accessdate=2019-03-10}}</ref> other subject areas, including science and social studies, are taught to be used from a Christian perspective.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Thrp9ss3tVngOwv1jdri_BkdSloI0SHldoxAX0_ZRcg/edit |title=Science Curriculum Guide |website=Morrison Academy |accessdate=2019-03-10 |page=5}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AvZ13ftdiwt6oTQmOtEGhHkH5qFnhbv64Pt4wV3KHV4/edit |title=Social Studies Curriculum Guide |website=Morrison Academy |accessdate=2019-03-10 |page=4}}</ref> |
Morrison Academy's approach to education integrates "Biblical truth with educational knowledge".<ref>{{cite web|title=Vision & Core Values |url=https://www.mca.org.tw/about-us/vision-core-values/ |website=Morrison Academy |accessdate=2019-03-10}}</ref> The academy teaches a Bible curriculum;<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mca.org.tw/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Bible-Curriculum-Guide-2016-FINAL.pdf |title=Bible Curriculum Guide |website=Morrison Academy |accessdate=2019-03-10}}</ref> other subject areas, including science and social studies, are taught to be used from a Christian perspective.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Thrp9ss3tVngOwv1jdri_BkdSloI0SHldoxAX0_ZRcg/edit |title=Science Curriculum Guide |website=Morrison Academy |accessdate=2019-03-10 |page=5}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AvZ13ftdiwt6oTQmOtEGhHkH5qFnhbv64Pt4wV3KHV4/edit |title=Social Studies Curriculum Guide |website=Morrison Academy |accessdate=2019-03-10 |page=4}}</ref> |
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Morrison Academy teaches Earth Science, Life Science, Physical Science, and Engineering Design in elementary middle school<ref name="scienceguide">{{cite web |title=Science Curriculum Guide 2015 |url=https://www.mca.org.tw/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Science-Curriculum-Guide-2015.pdf |website=Morrison Academy |accessdate=10 March 2019}}</ref> |
Morrison Academy teaches Earth Science, Life Science, Physical Science, and Engineering and Design in elementary middle school.<ref name="scienceguide">{{cite web |title=Science Curriculum Guide 2015 |url=https://www.mca.org.tw/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Science-Curriculum-Guide-2015.pdf |website=Morrison Academy |accessdate=10 March 2019}}</ref> In high school, the scope and sequence are Biology, Chemistry, Human Anatomy, Physical Science, Physics, AP Biology, and AP Chemistry. Morrison Academy has a "Biblical worldview."<ref name="scienceguide"/><ref>{{cite web |title=Science |url=https://taipei.mca.org.tw/academics/middle-school/curriculum/science/ |website=Morrison Academy Taipei |accessdate=10 March 2019}}</ref> The school's science curriculum guide states that, "Morrison Academy insists that God made the universe... Science, as exemplified in the scientific method, is a process that enables all mankind to gain knowledge about creation, the laws that govern it, and the character of God."<ref name="scienceguide"/> |
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==Views |
==Views on marriage== |
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Morrison Academy actively promotes the biblical belief that marriage is "the uniting of one man and one woman in a single, exclusive union" as per Genesis 2:18-25 and that sexual intimacy is "only between a man and a woman who are married to each other" as per Matthew 19:4-6. Although Morrison Academy |
Morrison Academy actively promotes the biblical belief that marriage is "the uniting of one man and one woman in a single, exclusive union" as per Genesis 2:18-25 and that sexual intimacy is "only between a man and a woman who are married to each other" as per Matthew 19:4-6. Although Morrison Academy emphasizes marriage, divorce is not automatic grounds for job termination.<ref>{{cite web |title=Christian Behavior and Professional Ethics |url=http://wiki.mca.org.tw/doku.php?id=policy_manual:3000_personnel#christian_behavior_and_professional_ethics |website=Morrison Academy |accessdate=18 May 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Board Policies |url=http://wiki.mca.org.tw/doku.php?id=policy_manual:3000_personnel&s |website=Morrison Academy |accessdate=10 March 2019}}</ref> |
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== Sports == |
== Sports == |
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== Notable alumni == |
== Notable alumni == |
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*[[Joy Burke]] (born 1990), professional basketball player<ref |
*[[Joy Burke]] (born 1990), professional basketball player<ref>{{cite web |url = https://tw.appledaily.com/sports/daily/20150715/36666197 | title = 女籃第1長人 196cm包喜樂報到 |accessdate = 18 March 2020}}</ref> |
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* [[Katharine Gun]] (born 1974), former translator for British intelligence and whistleblower.<ref>{{cite book |last1=Mitchell |first1=Marcia |last2=Mitchell |first2=Thomas |title=The Spy Who Tried to Stop a War: Katharine Gun and the Secret Plot to Sanction the Iraq Invasion |date=2008}}</ref> |
* [[Katharine Gun]] (born 1974), former translator for British intelligence and whistleblower.<ref>{{cite book |last1=Mitchell |first1=Marcia |last2=Mitchell |first2=Thomas |title=The Spy Who Tried to Stop a War: Katharine Gun and the Secret Plot to Sanction the Iraq Invasion |date=2008}}</ref> |
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* [[Freya Lim]] (born 1979), singer.<ref>{{cite web |last1=David |first1=Emily |title=Talented Freya Lim keeps moving forward |url=http://www.taiwanfun.com/music/1109/1109FreyaLim.htm |website=taiwanfun.com |accessdate=18 August 2019}}</ref> |
* [[Freya Lim]] (born 1979), singer.<ref>{{cite web |last1=David |first1=Emily |title=Talented Freya Lim keeps moving forward |url=http://www.taiwanfun.com/music/1109/1109FreyaLim.htm |website=taiwanfun.com |accessdate=18 August 2019}}</ref> |
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==External links== |
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* [http://www.ma.org.tw/ Morrison Academy (Official Site)] |
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Latest revision as of 16:04, 1 December 2024
Morrison Academy 馬禮遜美國學校 | |
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216 Siping Rd. , Beitun District 40679 Taiwan | |
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Type | Private Christian Conservative International school |
Motto | "Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free. " —- John 8:32 |
Established | 1952 |
Superintendent | Julie Heinsman |
Chairman | Mark Dinnage |
Principal | Christina Stowers (K-12 ) |
Chaplain | Ben Simmons |
Faculty | 95 |
Grades | K-12 |
Number of students | 240 high school 76 middle school 138 elementary |
Campus | Urban |
Color(s) | Navy blue and white |
Mascot | Mustang |
Accreditation | ACSI, WASC |
Newspaper | The Torch |
Yearbook | Morrisonian |
Website | www |
Morrison Academy (Chinese: 馬禮遜學校; pinyin: Mǎlǐxùn Xuéxiào; Wade–Giles: Ma-li-hsün Hsüeh-hsiao) is an international Christian school founded 1952 in Taichung, Taiwan. It primarily caters to the children of missionaries.[1] Beyond the original Taichung location it also maintains a campus in Taipei and Morrison Academy Kaohsiung in Kaohsiung; other satellite campuses have existed in the past.
Morrison Academy was named after Robert Morrison, the first Protestant missionary to China.[2]
The school states that it teaches from a "Christian perspective" and uses an "American-based" curriculum. The medium of instruction is English.[3]
Curriculum
[edit]Morrison Academy's approach to education integrates "Biblical truth with educational knowledge".[4] The academy teaches a Bible curriculum;[5] other subject areas, including science and social studies, are taught to be used from a Christian perspective.[6][7]
Morrison Academy teaches Earth Science, Life Science, Physical Science, and Engineering and Design in elementary middle school.[8] In high school, the scope and sequence are Biology, Chemistry, Human Anatomy, Physical Science, Physics, AP Biology, and AP Chemistry. Morrison Academy has a "Biblical worldview."[8][9] The school's science curriculum guide states that, "Morrison Academy insists that God made the universe... Science, as exemplified in the scientific method, is a process that enables all mankind to gain knowledge about creation, the laws that govern it, and the character of God."[8]
Views on marriage
[edit]Morrison Academy actively promotes the biblical belief that marriage is "the uniting of one man and one woman in a single, exclusive union" as per Genesis 2:18-25 and that sexual intimacy is "only between a man and a woman who are married to each other" as per Matthew 19:4-6. Although Morrison Academy emphasizes marriage, divorce is not automatic grounds for job termination.[10][11]
Sports
[edit]Morrison Academy's sports teams compete in the Asian Christian Schools Conference in basketball,[12] in the Far East High School Girls Division II Volleyball Tournament which they won in 2011 and 2012,[13] and in the TAS Tigersharks Invitational Swim.[14]
Notable alumni
[edit]- Joy Burke (born 1990), professional basketball player[15]
- Katharine Gun (born 1974), former translator for British intelligence and whistleblower.[16]
- Freya Lim (born 1979), singer.[17]
- David Tao (born 1969), singer-songwriter.[18]
References
[edit]- ^ Draper, Edythe; Gorges, Helen (1992). The Almanac of the Christian World/1993-1994. Tyndale House. p. 434. ISBN 9780842316873.
- ^ O'Neill, Mark (2012). Frederick: The Life of My Missionary Grandfather in Manchuria. Joint Publishing. p. 270. ISBN 978-962-04-3200-2. Retrieved 1 December 2024.
- ^ "About us". Morrison Academy. Retrieved 15 March 2019.
- ^ "Vision & Core Values". Morrison Academy. Retrieved 2019-03-10.
- ^ "Bible Curriculum Guide" (PDF). Morrison Academy. Retrieved 2019-03-10.
- ^ "Science Curriculum Guide". Morrison Academy. p. 5. Retrieved 2019-03-10.
- ^ "Social Studies Curriculum Guide". Morrison Academy. p. 4. Retrieved 2019-03-10.
- ^ a b c "Science Curriculum Guide 2015" (PDF). Morrison Academy. Retrieved 10 March 2019.
- ^ "Science". Morrison Academy Taipei. Retrieved 10 March 2019.
- ^ "Christian Behavior and Professional Ethics". Morrison Academy. Retrieved 18 May 2020.
- ^ "Board Policies". Morrison Academy. Retrieved 10 March 2019.
- ^ Garrido, A.T. (February 15, 2019). "Warriors teams head into playoffs". Pacific Daily News.
- ^ "Morrison defends title; Kinnick-ASIJ at it again". Stars and Stripes. November 9, 2012.
- ^ Monroyo, Roselyn (November 2, 2017). "SSC swimmers off to Taiwan meet". Saipan Tribune.
- ^ "女籃第1長人 196cm包喜樂報到". Retrieved 18 March 2020.
- ^ Mitchell, Marcia; Mitchell, Thomas (2008). The Spy Who Tried to Stop a War: Katharine Gun and the Secret Plot to Sanction the Iraq Invasion.
- ^ David, Emily. "Talented Freya Lim keeps moving forward". taiwanfun.com. Retrieved 18 August 2019.
- ^ "陶喆个人基本信息". 搜狐音乐. Retrieved 19 August 2019.
External links
[edit]- Morrison Academy
- 1952 establishments in Taiwan
- Educational institutions established in 1952
- International schools in Taipei
- American international schools in Taiwan
- Nondenominational Christian schools
- Buildings and structures in Taichung
- Christian schools in Taiwan
- Primary schools in Taiwan
- Education in Taichung