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 14°34′34″N 120°59′20″E / 14.576069°N 120.988901°E / 14.576069; 120.988901Coordinates: 14°34′34″N 120°59′20″E / 14.576069°N 120.988901°E / 14.576069; 120.988901
Hymn	PCU Hymn
Colors	Blue and Silver
Nickname	PCU Dolphins
Mascot	Dolphins
Affiliations	Inter-Institutional Consortium, ISO, ACSCU-AAI, NAASCU, NCAA SOUTH
Website	www.pcu.edu.ph

The Philippine Christian University or simply referred to as PCU is a private university for both boys and girls 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.^[1]

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.^[1] 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. For many years, the UCCP had a cold relationship with the U.S. Denominations that lost property particularly around Taft Avenue. As of 2015, the UCCP has never admitted to their part in illegally taking away land without proper legal procedure.

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. In 2006, Oscar Suarez was temporarily on leave because of alleged irregularities of finances at PCU. During Suarez's Time, the NCAA Policy Board slapped a one-year suspension on Philippine Christian University for fielding in a high school basketball player later found to be involved in "identity switching." The students reported as having false identities, false academic records and highly irregular type of recruitment procedures were identified as Jaypee Importante, Victor Miguel Oliveros, Jundell Navaja, James De Gano and Elvin Jake Pascual — were members of the PCU Baby Dolphins. Importante’s real name was Vincent King while Oliveros and De Gano had already been implicated in the NCAA report April which led to the PCU suspension. Pascual, who won the 2006 Rookie of the Year and Most Valuable Player awards, was with the Team B of back-to-back NCAA champion San Beda College.

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

Undergraduate Programs

College of Arts and Sciences

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 Broadcasting

Bachelor of Arts in Communication

Bachelor of Science in Biology

Bachelor of Science in Mathematics

Bachelor of Science in Guidance & Counseling

Bachelor of Science in Office Administration

College of Social Work

Bachelor of Science in Social Work

Institute of Philosophy & Religious Studies

Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy

Bachelor of Arts in Religion

Institute of Sports, Physical Education, Arts and Culture

Bachelor in Physical Education

Coleege of Nursing and Allied Health

Bachelor of Science in Nursing Bachelor of Science in Nutrition & Dietetics

College of Business & Accountancy

Bachelor of Science in Accountancy

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Major in

        Marketing 
        Management
        Economics 
        Finance 
        Microfinance
        Accountancy

College of Education & Allied Programs

Bachelor of Science in Education

Bachelor of Elementary Education Major in

        Early Childhood Education

Bachelor of Secondary Education Major in

       English
       Science
       Filipino
       Mathematics
       Music
       Arts 
       Physical Education

College of Engineering & Information Technology

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

Bachelor of Science in Information Technology

Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Information Systems

College of Tourism & Hospitality Studies

Bachelor of Science in Hotel and Restaurant Management

Bachelor Science in Tourism Management

College of Law

Bachelor of Laws

Seminary Programs

Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.)

Doctor of Theology

Master of Divinity (M.Div.)

Master of Theology

Master of Ministry

Bachelor of Theology

Bachelor of Ministry

Bachelor of Religious Education

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

Summer review classes

Licensure Exam for Teachers

Board Exam for Social Work

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.

Notable Alumni

Jejomar Binay, Former Vice President of the Philippines
Jayson Castro, PBA Player, plays for Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters as Point Guard
Lani Misalucha, Singer, "Asia's Nightingale" and "The Siren of the Strip"
Kyla, R&B singer-songwriter, occasional actress and presenter a.k.a. "Queen of R&B"
Beau Belga, PBA, plays for Rain or Shine Elasto Painters as Center / Power Forward
Gabby Espinas, PBA, plays for San Miguel Beermen as Forward
Ronnie Ricketts, actor, scriptwriter, film director, producer, martial artist, and Optical Media Board (OMB) Chairman
Richard Reynoso, 80's OPM Singer

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.

Gallery

Facade along Taft Avenue
University name printed on the wall
University Name with logo
Two-point view (corner Leon Guinto and Pedro Gil Streets)

References

1 2 "Philippine Christian University". Education Pinoy. Retrieved 2011-12-23.

External links

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Universities and colleges in Metro Manila

Universities

State universities	Philippine Normal University Polytechnic University of the Philippines PUP Parañaque PUP Quezon City PUP San Juan PUP Taguig Rizal Technological University Technological University of the Philippines TUP Taguig University of the Philippines Diliman University of the Philippines Manila

Local universities	City University of Pasay Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Marikina Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Muntinlupa Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Pasig Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Valenzuela Quezon City Polytechnic University Taguig City University Universidad de Manila University of Caloocan City University of Makati University of the City of Manila

Catholic universities	Adamson University Ateneo de Manila University De La Salle Araneta University De La Salle University Our Lady of Fatima University St. Paul University Manila St. Paul University Quezon City University of Perpetual Help System University of Santo Tomas

Other private universities	AMA Computer University Arellano University Centro Escolar University CEU Las Piñas CEU Makati Far Eastern University FEU Diliman FEATI University José Rizal University Lyceum of the Philippines University Manila Central University Manuel L. Quezon University National University New Era University Philippine Christian University Philippine Women's University Southville Foreign University Trinity University of Asia University of Asia and the Pacific University of the East UE Caloocan University of Manila

Colleges

State colleges	Eulogio "Amang" Rodriguez Institute of Science and Technology Philippine Public Safety College Philippine State College of Aeronautics

Local colleges	Marikina Polytechnic College Navotas Polytechnic College

Catholic colleges	Angelicum College Assumption College San Lorenzo Children of Mary Immaculate College Colegio de San Juan de Letran Colegio de San Lorenzo Colegio de Santa Rosa CSR Makati College of the Holy Spirit Concordia College De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde Don Bosco Technical College Immaculate Heart of Mary College-Parañaque La Consolacion College Manila LCC Novaliches Miriam College Our Lady of Perpetual Succor College Pasig Catholic College Perpetual Help College Saint Bernadette College Saint Francis of Assisi College System Saint James College Saint Joseph's College Saint Louis College Saint Mary's College Saint Rita College St. Scholastica's College San Beda College SBC Alabang San Juan de Dios Educational Foundation San Sebastian College Santa Catalina College Santa Isabel College Siena College

Other private colleges	Access Computer College Airlink International Aviation School Asia Pacific College Asian Institute of Computer Studies Asian Institute for Distance Education Asian Institute of Maritime Studies CAP College Foundation Center for Culinary Arts Central Colleges of the Philippines Chiang Kai Shek College Chinese General Hospital Colleges CIIT College of Arts and Technology DLS-STI College Emilio Aguinaldo College Enderun Colleges Global City Innovative College Golden Link College Grace Christian College iAcademy International Academy of Management and Economics Kalayaan College Manila Adventist College Manila Business College Manila Tytana Colleges Mapúa Institute of Technology Metropolitan Hospital College MFI Foundation NAMEI Polytechnic Institute National Christian Life College National College of Business and Arts National Teachers College OB Montessori Olivarez College Open Source College PATTS College of Aeronautics Philippine College of Criminology Philippine College of Health Sciences Philippine Cultural College Philippine Merchant Marine Academy Philippine School of Business Administration PMI Colleges PNTC Colleges Roosevelt College Saint Jude College South Mansfield College South SEED LPDH College Southeast Asian College Southville International School and Colleges STI College Technological Institute of the Philippines The Fisher Valley College Universal College Valenzuela City Polytechnic College

Theological colleges	Asian Seminary of Christian Ministries Asian Theological Seminary Christ the King Mission Seminary Maryhill School of Theology San Agustin Center of Studies San Carlos Seminary

Postgraduate education

Graduate schools	Adamson University Graduate School Alliance Graduate School Arellano University Graduate School Asian Institute of Journalism and Communication Asian Institute of Management Asian Social Institute Ateneo Graduate School of Business Ateneo School of Government National Defense College of the Philippines San Beda College of Medicine South East Asia Graduate School of Theology University of the East Graduate School University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Medicine and Surgery University of Santo Tomas Graduate School

Law schools	Arellano University School of Law Ateneo Law School De La Salle University College of Law Far Eastern University Institute of Law Philippine Law School PLM Graduate School of Law Polytechnic University of the Philippines College of Law San Beda College of Law University of the East College of Law University of the Philippines College of Law University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Civil Law

National Collegiate Athletic Association (2016–17)

Members

Men	Arellano Chiefs Letran Knights Benilde Blazers EAC Generals JRU Heavy Bombers Lyceum Pirates Mapúa Cardinals San Beda Red Lions San Sebastian Stags Perpetual Altas

Women	Arellano Lady Chiefs Letran Lady Knights Benilde Lady Blazers EAC Lady Generals JRU Lady Bombers Lyceum Lady Pirates Mapua Lady Cardinals San Beda Red Lionesses San Sebastian Lady Stags Perpetual Lady Altas

Juniors	Arellano Braves Letran Squires LSGH Greenies EAC-ICA Brigadiers JRU Light Bombers Lyceum Junior Pirates Malayan Red Robins San Beda Red Cubs San Sebastian Staglets Perpetual Altalettes

Sports

NCAA South

South Manila Inter-Institutional Consortium

Adamson University De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde De La Salle University Emilio Aguinaldo College Lyceum of the Philippines University Philippine Christian University Philippine Normal University Philippine Women's University St. Paul University Manila St. Scholastica's College, Manila Technological University of the Philippines University of the Philippines Manila

Association of Christian Universities and Colleges in Asia

Hong Kong, China	Chung Chi (CUHK) Hong Kong Baptist Lingnan

India	Christ Lady Doak

Indonesia	Atma Jaya Jakarta Atma Jaya Yogyakarta Dhyana Pura Duta Wacana Christian Krida Wacana Christian Maranatha Christian Parahyangan Catholic Pelita Harapan Petra Christian Sanata Dharma Satya Wacana Christian Soegijapranata Catholic HKBP Nommensen

Japan	Aoyama Gakuin Doshisha Hiroshima Jogakuin ICU Kwansei Gakuin Meiji Gakuin Momoyama Gakuin Nanzan Oberlin Osaka Jogakuin Seinan Gakuin Sophia

Korea	Ewha Womans Handong Global Hannam Keimyung Sogang Soongsil Yonsei

Philippines	Ateneo de Manila Central Philippine De La Salle De La Salle Dasmariñas Filamer Christian Miriam Philippine Christian Silliman St. Paul TUA

Taiwan	Aletheia Chang Jung Christian Chung Yuan Christian Fu Jen Catholic Providence Soochow St. John's Tunghai Wenzao

Thailand	Asia-Pacific International Assumption CUT Payap

University Belt

Universities	Adamson University Arellano University Centro Escolar University De La Salle University Far Eastern University FEATI University Lyceum of the Philippines University Manuel L. Quezon University National University Philippine Christian University Philippine Normal University Philippine Women's University Polytechnic University of the Philippines St. Paul University Manila Technological University of the Philippines Universidad de Manila University of the City of Manila University of the East University of Manila University of the Philippines Manila University of Santo Tomas

Colleges	Colegio de la Inmaculada Concepcion de la Concordia Colegio de San Juan de Letran College of the Holy Spirit Manila De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde Emilio Aguinaldo College Eulogio "Amang" Rodriguez Institute of Science and Technology Far Eastern University Institute of Technology La Consolacion College Manila Mapua Institute of Technology National Teachers College Philippine College of Health Sciences, Inc. Philippine School of Business Administration PMI Colleges San Beda College San Sebastian College – Recoletos de Manila Santa Isabel College Manila Technological Institute of the Philippines University of Perpetual Help, Manila

Former Member	Ateneo de Manila University

Protestant Colleges and Universities in the Philippines

Universities	Adventist University of the Philippines Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies Central Philippine University Filamer Christian University Philippine Christian University Silliman University Trinity University of Asia Wesleyan University Philippines STI West Negros University

Colleges	Bacolod Christian College of Negros Central Philippine Adventist College Manila Adventist Medical Center and Colleges Mindanao Sanitarium and Hospital College Mountain View College South Philippine Adventist College

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