Philippine Christian University

Philippine Christian University

Pamantasang Kristiyano ng Pilipinas
Motto	Faith, Character and Service
Type	Private, Non-Sectarian
Established	1946
Affiliation	United Church of Christ in the Philippines, The United Methodist Church
President	Junifen F. Gauuan, Ph.D.
Location	1648 Taft Avenue corner Pedro Gil Street, Manila , Metro Manila , Philippines
Hymn	PCU Hymn
Colors	Blue and Silver
Nickname	PCU Dolphins
Affiliations	Inter-Institutional Consortium, ISO, ACSCU-AAI, NAASCU, NCAA SOUTH
Mascot	Dolphins
Website	www.pcu.edu.ph

The Philippine Christian University or simply referred to as PCU is a private university along Taft Avenue, Manila. It was founded in 1946 through the initiatives of the Laymen of the Evangelical Association of the Philippines. Originally named as Manila Union University, it was renamed as Philippine Christian College (PCC). In 1976, the PCC acquired university status.

PCU is one of the two major mainline Protestant (related with the United Church of Christ in the Philippines and The United Methodist Church) universities at the heart of Metro Manila. The other is Trinity University of Asia under the auspices of the Episcopal Church.

History

In 1945, American missionary Bishop Edwin F. Lee of the Methodist Episcopal Church envisioned a Christian college in Manila. On October 6, 1946, laymen of the Evangelical Association of the Philippines agreed to the establishment of the college. Their initial Board of Directors was composed of the UCCP Presbyterians: Atty. Mateo Occena, Dr. Emilio Javier, Mr. Gerardo Armonio, and the Methodists: Dr. Juan Nabong, Sr., and Dr. Mauro Baradi.

On January 11, 1947, the Articles of Incorporation was registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The original name of the institution was Manila Union University; this was later changed to Philippine Christian College.

Dr. Roxy Lefforge, an American Methodist missionary, was the first executive dean.

Dr. Emilio Javier (1952–1958), an outstanding layman of the United Church of Christ in the Philippines (UCCP), was elected as the first president. Under his leadership the institution expanded the ecumenical efforts in education. The Union High School of Manila and Union Elementary School founded by the Presbyterian Church in 1919 and 1946 respectively became part of PCC in 1947. The college added a degree course in Nursing when the Mary Johnston School of Nursing, founded by the Methodist in 1907, affiliated with PCC in 1953.

Dr. Juan Nabong, Sr. (1958–1969), a United Methodist layman, was the second president. Under his Administration, a four-storey concrete building was constructed in 1960 beside the UTS building on Taft Avenue. A year later, a two-storey building for the elementary school was constructed in Vasquez Street, Malate. The Ellinwood College of Christian Education was merging with the Philippine Christian College in 1968 and its curricular programs integrated with the programs of the College of Education.

Dr. Lino Q. Arquiza (1969–1988), a UCCP educator, was the third president. Under him, the growth and expansion of PCC was steady and impressive. What was not impressive under his administration was that American Land was taken by PCU without any sort of compensation. It was made legal by President Marcos on May 24, 1974 issuing Presidential Decree Number 471. There was for many years a cold relationship with the U.S. Denominations that lost property particularly around Taft Avenue.

In 1976, PCC acquired its University status and Philippine Christian University. A highlight of the efforts at cooperation came during Dr. Arquiza’s term when the Union Theological Seminary and PCU merge in 1978. With the merger, the Philippine Christian Center for Learning (PCCL) was born.

The merger enabled PCU to expand its offerings in the 97-hectare UTS campus, 36 kilometers south of Manila.

With this move, Philippine Christian University and Union Theological Seminary, established an ecumenical relationship that is more expansive and more coordinated. Institutional cooperation extended to non-Protestant schools when in 1972, PCU and DLSU joined hands in a resource-sharing program. This move ushered in the formation of five-school Inter-Institutional Consortium (I-IC) in 1975 composed of De La Salle University, St. Scholastica’s College, St. Paul’s College of Manila, Philippine Normal College and Philippine Christian University. The Consortium enjoys the full support of the United Board for Christian Higher Education in Asia.

In 1990, the Board of Trustees elected Dr. Carlito S. Puno (1990–2000), a United Methodist lay leader, as the fourth president of the university.

The year 2000 saw the election of the fifth president, Rev. Dr. Oscar S. Suarez of the United Church of Christ in the Philippines.

Today PCU had grown into an institution responsive to national needs through its expanded and relevant curricular offerings.

Undergraduate Programs

Bachelor of Arts in English

Bachelor of Arts in History

Bachelor of Arts in Political Science

Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

Bachelor of Arts in Sociology

Bachelor of Arts in Religous Studies

Bachelor of Science in Biology

Bachelor of Science in Mathematics

Bachelor of Science in Social Work

Bachelor of Science in Accountancy

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Major in

        Marketing 
        Management
        Economics 
        Finance 
        Microfinance
        Accountancy

Bachelor of Elementary Education Major in

        Early Childhood Education

Bachelor of Secondary Education Major in

       English
       Science
       Filipino
       Mathematics
       Music
       Arts 
       Physical Education

Bachelor of Science in Communication Major in

       Journalism
       Broadcasting or Print Media-Broadcasting

Bachelor in Physical Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

Bachelor of Science in Information Technology

Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Information Systems

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics

Bachelor of Science in Hotel and Restaurant Management

Bachelor Science in Tourism Management

Bachelor of Science in Office Administration

Graduate Programs

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Development Administration

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Religious Studies

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Educational Management

Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Educational Management/Pedagogy

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Business Management

Doctor of Education in Educational Administration (MA Ed-Ed.D.EA) Straight Program

Advanced Business Management Course (MBA-Ph.D.Bus.Mgt.) Straight Program

Doctor of Missiology (D.Miss.)

Master in Business Administration (MBA)

Master in Management (MM) Major in

          Public Administration
          Customs Administration
          Educational Management 
          Police Administration
          Information Technology
          Industrial Psychology
          Health Administration
          Hospital Administration
          Taxation Management
          Tourism Management

Master of Social Work

Master of Arts in Education (MA Ed) Major in

          Educational Administration
          Guidance and Counseling
          Early Childhood
          Special Education 
          Psychology
          Mathematics

Master of Information Technology (MIT)

Master of Arts in Theological Studies (MA Th.S.)

Master of Arts in Nursing

Bachelor of Laws (LI.B.)

Diplomate in Education (Dip Ed)

Associate Courses

Associate in Hotel and Restaurant Management

Associate in Computer Technology

Associate in Office Management

Basic Education

Pre –School

Science Elementary School

Science High School

Athletics

PCU joined the National Collegiate Athletic Association in 1996. The varsity teams are the PCU Dolphins.

The Blue & Silver

The Blue and Silver is the official student publication of Philippine Christian University. It is a member of the College Editors' Guild of the Philippines.

The Union High School of Manila and the Union Elementary School have their publications called Union Echo and Winglettes respectively.

Campuses

• Philippine Christian University - Taft Avenue, Manila
• Union High School of Manila - Malvar St., Manila
• Union Elementary School of Manila - Malvar St., Manila
• Philippine Christian University - Union Theological Seminary - City of Dasmariñas, Cavite
• Philippine Christian University - Science High School - City of Dasmariñas, Cavite
• Philippine Christian University - Science Elementary School - City of Dasmariñas, Cavite
• Philippine Christian University - Mary Johnston College of Nursing- Tondo, Manila

Note: USHS and USES in Manila are not in the same campus; they have individual campuses across Malvar St. MM.

External links

• Philippine Christian University