Filamer Christian University

Filamer Christian University, Inc.
Pamantasang Kristiyano ng Filamer (Filipino)
Former names
  • Capiz Home School (1904–1952)
  • Filamer Christian Institute (1952–1985)
  • Filamer Christian College (1985–2010)
Motto"Intellectual, Physical, Spiritual"
TypePrivate non-sectarian and non-profit research coeducational
basic and higher education institution
EstablishedAugust, 1904
FounderRev. Joseph C. Robbins
Religious affiliation
Convention of Philippine Baptist Churches
Academic affiliation
ACSCU-AAI, AP-HEI, ACUCA, FAAP, UMAP, PAASCU, CHED, UBCHEA, ASEAN
PresidentDr. George O. Cortel
Vice-presidentDr. Minnie P. Chan
(VP for Academic Affairs)
Jorgen M. Gregorio
(VP for Administration)
Esther S. Arceño (VP for Finance)
PrincipalUrla S. Dela, MAT
(High School Principal)
Academic staff
136
Administrative staff
106
Students6000+ (2018-2019)
Undergraduates1,831
Postgraduates1,156
Location
Roxas City, Capiz
,
Philippines

11°34′32″N 122°45′08″E / 11.5755°N 122.7521°E / 11.5755; 122.7521
CampusUrban, 38,234 m2 (411,550 sq ft)
HymnHalls of Filamer
Colors    Blue, white, & yellow
Sporting affiliations
CAPRISA, CAPTESA, WVRAA, WVPRISAA,
Websitewww.filamer.edu.ph
Location in the Visayas
Location in the Philippines

Filamer Christian University, Inc. (FCUI) is a private Protestant Christian university located in Roxas City, Capiz, Philippines. It is affiliated with the Convention of Philippine Baptist Churches.

History

The university has its origins in the founding of Capiz Home School in 1904 by Rev. and Mrs. Joseph Robbins with the help of the American Baptist Foreign Mission Society. [1] In 1952, it took the name of Filamer Christian Institute and Filamer Christian College in 1985. It became a university in 2010. [2]

References

  1. ^ Donna Casio and Adam Jesus Bering, Filamer Christian College celebrates 104th foundation, thenewstoday.info, Philippines, August 26, 2008
  2. ^ Donna Casio, A Celebration at Filamer Christian University, thenewstoday.info, Philippines, September 9, 2010


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