Momoyama Gakuin University

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Also known as St. Andrew's University

Momoyama Gakuin University was established in 1959, the same year the current Emperor and Empress were married. The celebration of the university’s opening ceremony was graced by the presence of Dr. Geoffrey Francis Fisher, the Archbishop of Canterbury. Building on the history of 54 years, at present, with five faculties and six departments, Momoyama Gakuin University provides an education in the social sciences for about 7,000 students.

Since its founding, Momoyama Gakuin University’s guiding educational principle has been to provide a well-rounded education based on Christian beliefs of love and freedom, and to foster individuals who can actively serve the international community as citizens of the world. The Christian belief of “freedom” means respect for each person’s individuality, and “love” means offering mutual support to others to live together in harmony. This spirit of love and freedom is not only a Christian belief, but also a universal philosophy shared by all people, and it is the philosophical foundation of this university.

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