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- The following are the medium- to long-term goals for realizing this vision: 1) For education, “with the establishment of a system of universal access, having realized its vision, to become a university that is a preferred option for students from all over the world, producing quality graduates for the world market.” 2) For research, “to respect human dignity, carry out pioneering research for the advancement of humankind, and, as a base of interdisciplinary joint research, to create new academic value.” 3) For social contribution, “to become the bestregarded university in the region through social contribution that gives expression to our vision.”
Creating a University for the 21st Century
Eight faculties to choose from
Students select their majors from an ever-broader range of disciplines encompassing the arts and humanities, the social sciences, and the sciences. Before focusing on their major, however, students spend much of their first year taking classes in a range of subjects that are offered across the University as part of the general education curriculum. Christian thought is also included in the curriculum, which aims to give the breadth and humanistic orientation that exclusive dedication to a major subject cannot provide. of Christian Studies explores the foundation of human dignity and hope through dialogues and comparison of Christianity and other religions, research on Christian art and history, and ethical inquiries into life and environment. The Department of Anthropology and Philosophy seeks the quintessence of human nature from studies on the broad diversity in cultures as well as from investigations into philosophical questions. It covers a wide range of disciplines including cultural anthropology, archeology, cultural history, linguistics, and philosophy. The Department of Psychology and Human Relations offers basic training in psychology and education, and at the same time, has a unique program in interpersonal relations. The latter aims to gain insights into the interaction and development of the human mind through a combination of theoretical and experiential learning. The Department of Japanese Studies approaches the quintessence of human nature through research on Japan and its place in the world. It investigates
The Faculty of Humanities
The Faculty of Humanities investigates the quintessence of human nature from various perspectives. It consists of four academic departments: Christian Studies, Anthropology and Philosophy, Psychology and Human Relations, and Japanese Studies. The Department
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