Organization:Satya Wacana Christian University

From HandWiki
Revision as of 05:57, 10 February 2023 by CodeMe (talk | contribs) (fixing)
(diff) ← Older revision | Latest revision (diff) | Newer revision → (diff)
Satya Wacana Christian University
Indonesian: Universitas Kristen Satya Wacana (UKSW)
Logo UKSW Warna.png
MottoIndonesian: Menyegani Tuhan adalah pangkal pengetahuan
Motto in English
Reverence for The Eternal is the first thing in knowledge
TypePrivate University
Established1956; 68 years ago (1956)
FounderRev. B. Probowinoto, Rev. Tan Ik Hay, S.M.A. Pasariboe, Jac van der Waals, Dr. (HC) O. Notohamidjojo, S.H.
RectorNeil Semuel Rupidara, Ph.D.
Location
Salatiga
,
Central Java
,
Indonesia
Websitewww.uksw.edu

Satya Wacana Christian University, or Universitas Kristen Satya Wacana (UKSW), is a private university located in Salatiga, Central Java, Indonesia. The name itself is derived from Sanskrit, meaning "Faithful to the Word / Word of God". UKSW's campuses are spread all-around Salatiga.

History

UKSW was established as the College for Christian Teachers (PTPGKI) on November 30, 1956, owned by 9 Indonesian church synods. At the time of inception there were 5 studies: Teaching & Education, History, English, Law, and Economics. On July 17, 1959 PTPGKI changed to Christian Faculty of Teaching and Education Indonesia (FKIP-KI) and on December 5, 1959 FKIP-KI was christened as Satya Wacana Christian University.

Programs offered

The university has of 14 faculties providing 4 diplomas courses, 39 undergraduate courses, 10 graduate courses and 3 postgraduate courses. Some graduate and postgraduate courses are managed by the separate postgraduate program.

Collaboration

SWCU collaborates with the following foreign tertiary educational institutions:

  • Universidade Da Paz
  • Mennonite Central Committee
  • University of Glasgow
  • Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
  • Kwansei Gakuin University
  • Valparaiso University
  • Christian University of Thailand
  • East Timor Democratic Republic
  • Chang Jung Christian University
  • World Links Education Pty Ltd
  • Omron
  • Arizona State University
  • Beloit College
  • Luther Seminary
  • St. Olaf College
  • Griffith University
  • Southern Cross University
  • University of Western Sydney
  • Charles Darwin University
  • Seagate Technology
  • Mennonite Church in the Netherlands
  • Christelijke Hogesschol-Leeuwarden
  • Educate Facultiet Amsterdam (Amsterdam Faculty of Education)
  • Presbyterian Church in Ireland
  • Passau University
  • Vrije University
  • Ateneo de Manila University
  • Chung Yuan Christian University
  • Hyugo University Mobility in Asia Pacific
  • The Presbyterian Church of Korea
  • Australian National University
  • World Links Education Pty Ltd
  • Queensland University of Technology
  • Evangelical Lutheran Church in Indonesia
  • National University of East Timor[1]

References

External links