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297180-75565004253230-57785000 History The origin of Sophia University can be traced back to more than 450 years ago when the Jesuit missionary Francis Xavier came to Japan in 1549 to spread Christianity in Japan. The actual foundation of the university began in 1908, when three Jesuit priests arrived in Japan in response to a request from the Roman Pontiff at that time, Pope Pius X. Five years later, in 1913, they opened the first Catholic university in Japan on this Kioi site where Sophia still stands.The university will celebrate its centennial in 2013.rightcenter00Education philosophyThe number of Jesuit colleges and universities in the world has now reached 114, including 31 in India and 28 in the United States. Many of these universities have traditions dating back many years; quite a few Jesuit universities have agreements with Sophia University that facilitate the exchanges of students. Among the important Jesuit universities in the United States, Georgetown University (founded in 1789), Fordham University (founded in 1841) and Boston College (founded in 1863) are well-known universities. Other Jesuit universities in the United States that exchange students with Sophia University include Creighton University, Gonzaga University, College of the Holy Cross, John Carroll University, University of San Francisco, Santa Clara University, Seattle University, and St. Joseph's University.467106039624000The origin of the school badge and the school nameThe school badge is modeled after the eagle which flies toward the light of truth, and its figure expresses the essence and the ideal of Sophia University.The characters described in the center of the badge are the initials of the motto of Sophia, ”Lux Veritatis,” the light of truth.Faculty 1. Theology2. Humanities3. Human Science4. Law5. Economics6. Foreign studies7. Liberal Arts2425065271780008. Science and Technology42094154570730Academic program Theology The Faculty of Theology, the only Catholic-oriented theology faculty in Japan, holds a special place at Sophia, as the University itself was founded on the ideals of Christian education.Students undertake a systematic study of biblical and Christian traditions, consider what these traditions teach us with respect to the world we live in, and look at how such lessons form a basis for seeking meaning in life, in worldly existence, and in history. Our ultimate aim is to produce graduates who will make meaningful contributions to our modern society.Department of Theology2. Humanities Goals of the Faculty of Humanities (Bungaku-bu)(1) To educate the "whole person," who will be devoted to working with others, serving others, and contributing to a better world.(2) To help open up new prospects for today's international society, by nourishing in our students an intelligence that can grasp the true nature of personal, social, and international situations and use the knowledge to view the world in wider contexts.3017520172974000(3) To maintain our tradition of small classes and an intimate educational environment. In particular, we stress the concept of cura personalis (Latin for "individual attention") as we strive to promote the personal development of each student.Department of PhilosophyDepartment of HistoryDepartment of Japanese LiteratureDepartment of English LiteratureDepartment of German LiteratureDepartment of French LiteratureDepartment of Journalism3. Human Science4023360512508500 Initiated in April 2005, this Faculty focuses on the core idea of "the dignity of individuals." Its goal is to educate the skilled and caring graduates who respect all persons and work with the others. Students learn to analyze and make decisions in accordance with knowledge in three main areas: Human Science, Policy & Management, and Human Care.The department attracts students who are deeply interested in working for the good of humanity and the society.Department of EducationDepartment of PsychologyDepartment of SociologyDepartment of Social ServicesDepartment of Nursing Landscape experiment(Psychology)4. Law Comprising the Department of Law, the Department of International Legal Studies, and the Department of Legal Studies of the Global Environment, the Faculty of Law has excellent instructors with skills and specialties in a wide range of areas.Besides studying the basics, students learn where law is applied, and develop the skills to apply it. We focus not only on teaching the skills required for working in a company, but also on developing the ability to function effectively in international society.Prominent practitioners are invited as guest lecturers, and ample instruction is offered on international legal issues, foreign law, and international politics.Department of LawDepartment of International Legal StudiesDepartment of Legal Studies of the Global Environment5. Economics The Department of Economics and Department of Management offer wide-ranging curricula that consist of orthodox courses to cover the basics together with elective courses on practice and applications.Third- and fourth-year students are free to take seminars in either department, where they may study theory and practice in areas of their choice. The Faculty adds new coursework as needed to keep up with the times, such as our first year classes on information literacy and our third-year English in Management and Economics courses. An early graduation curriculum allows students to acquire the requisite specialized knowledge, information handling capability, and communication skills in just three years.3109595482536500Our ultimate goal is to provide an education suited to the needs of each student, as we work to turn out individuals who can make a meaningful contribution to our increasingly global and information-based society.Department of EconomicsDepartment of Management6. Foreign studies The Faculty of Foreign Studies takes a multi-dimentional approach to the rich and diversified world. The curriculum focuses on international society, countries, regions and regional groupings such as the EU. The study of the issues therein requires proficiency in the language of the country or the region involved.For this reason, the Faculty emphasize intensive training in practical language abilities so that the students become highly proficient in the languages of their choice. The students then use the languages to study topics related to their special interest, such as linguistics, regions, countries, multi-country blocs, or international society.The goal is not simply to become strong in languages, but rather to master the uses of the languages as tools for better understanding of the world, and for communicating with people as we work　together to create better understanding of the world we live in. Department of English Studies Department of German Studies Department of French Studies Department of Hispanic Studies Department of Russian Studies Department of Luso-Brazilian Studies _Asian Cultures Minor _Linguistics Minor _International Relations Minor7. Liberal Arts Sophia University established its International Division in 1949 to offer a multi-dimensional curriculum with all courses taught in English. This approach was highly appreciated as Japan moved quickly toward increasing internationalization. In 1975, the International Division became the Department of Comparative Culture in the Faculty of Foreign Studies, and in 1987 this department acquired independent status as the Faculty of Comparative Culture. In 2006, it became the Faculty of Liberal Arts reflecting our commitment to the changing needs of contemporary global society.Faculty members are recruited from around the world, and over half are foreign nationals. Classes are relatively small, with an instructor-to-student ratio of about 20 to 1.International students comprise about one third of the students in classes. Students of this Faculty therefore interact in an international atmosphere every day while benefiting from a world-class educational environment.Department of Liberal Arts8. Science and Technology As members of a global community, future scientists and technologists will need a clear vision not only of their special field but also of the society of which it is a part. They will need to take into account issues of human development and of harmonious coexistence with people and nature. As the Faculty's campus is also home to liberal arts courses, students can readily participate in non-science courses that can help to develop their value systems and improve their understanding of people, societies, and the environment.Class sizes are kept small, so that students can communicate closely with their instructors as they pursue their chosen field of science, beginning with basics and then continuing on to more advanced study.4572000-36830000Department of Materials and Life ScienceDepartment of Engineering and Applied ScienceDepartment of Information and Communication Science# of studentsTheologyM: 11 F: 29 Total: 40HumanitiesM: 153 F: 353 Total: 510Human scienceM: 79 F: 226 Total: 305LawM: 221 F: 109 Total: 330Economics M: 226 F: 104 Total:330Foreign studies M: 155 F: 345 Total: 500Liberal artM: 65 F: 121 Total: 186Science and TechnologyM: 293 F: 87 Total: 380Total M: 4,817 F: 6,094 Total: 10,911School Campus photos 3295015486029000-666750544004500Stage Instrumental cycle Heim3514090156464000-352425-466725 Versatile facility-4191003762375 School library -42100540132000 Campus map & Acces 7-1 Kioicho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-8554 JAPAN Tel（03）3238-3167Fax（03）3238-32622332842699234000 ................
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