Philippine Christian University

Philippine Christian University
Pamantasang Kristiyano ng Pilipinas

Former names	Manila Union University Philippine Christian College
Motto	Faith, Character and Service
Type	Private basic and higher education institution
Established	1946; 78 years ago (1946)
Religious affiliation	The United Methodist Church and the United Church of Christ in the Philippines but maintains its independence in governance
Academic affiliations	Inter-Institutional Consortium, ISO, ACSCU-AAI,
Chairman	Bishop Emergencio Padillo
President	Junifen F. Gauuan
Location	1648 Taft Ave. corner Pedro Gil St., Malate, Manila , Metro Manila , Philippines 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
Sporting affiliations	NAASCU, NCAA South
Mascot	Dolphin
Website	www.pcu.edu.ph

The Philippine Christian University (PCU) is a private, Protestant coeducational basic and higher education institution located in Ermita, Manila, Philippines. 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 universities at the heart of Metro Manila.^[1] The other is Trinity University of Asia (founded under the auspices of the Protestant Episcopal Church). It is also a member institution of Association of Christian Schools, Colleges and Universities (ACSCU).

The university maintains a satellite campus in Iloilo City through a partnership with the St. Roberts International Academy.

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Athletics

PCU Manila joined the National Collegiate Athletic Association from 1996 to 2007, and 2008 to 2009. The varsity teams are called the PCU Dolphins.

On the other hand, PCU Dasmariñas athletic teams are also called PCU Dolphins and are members of NCAA South since 1999.

References

^ ^a ^b "Philippine Christian University". Education Pinoy. Retrieved December 23, 2011.

External links

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Philippine Christian University

Colleges and universities 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 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 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 San Beda University St. Paul University Manila St. Paul University Quezon City University of Asia and the Pacific University of Perpetual Help System University of Santo Tomas
Other religious universities	Philippine Christian University Trinity University of Asia New Era University
Other private universities	AMA Computer University Arellano University Centro Escolar University Las Piñas Makati Far Eastern University FEATI University José Rizal University Lyceum of the Philippines University Manila Central University Manuel L. Quezon University Mapúa University National University Philippine Women's University University of Manila University of the East UE Caloocan

Colleges

State colleges	Eulogio "Amang" Rodriguez Institute of Science and Technology Marikina Polytechnic College Philippine Public Safety College Philippine State College of Aeronautics
Local colleges	Navotas Polytechnic College
Catholic colleges	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 Francis of Assisi College Saint James College Saint Joseph's College Saint Louis College Saint Mary's College St. Paul College of Makati St. Paul College Pasig Saint Rita College St. Scholastica's College San Beda College Alabang San Juan de Dios Educational Foundation San Sebastian College Santa Catalina College Santa Isabel College Siena College UST Angelicum College
Other religious colleges	Grace Christian College La Verdad Christian College Manila Adventist College
Other private colleges	Access Computer College Airlink International Aviation College 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 De Los Santos – STI College Emilio Aguinaldo College Enderun Colleges FEU Alabang FEU Diliman FEU Institute of Technology Global City Innovative College Golden Link College iAcademy International Academy of Management and Economics Kalayaan College Manila Business College Manila Tytana Colleges Metropolitan Hospital College MFI Foundation National College of Business and Arts National Teachers College 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 STI-NAMEI Technological Institute of the Philippines 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

Law schools

See also: Higher education in the Philippines

National Collegiate Athletic Association (2023–24)

Members

Seniors	Arellano Chiefs Letran Knights Benilde Blazers EAC Generals JRU Heavy Bombers Lyceum Pirates Mapúa Cardinals San Beda Red Lions San Sebastian Stags Perpetual Altas
Juniors	Arellano Braves Letran Squires EAC-ICA Brigadiers La Salle Green Hills Greenies JRU Light Bombers Lyceum Junior Pirates Malayan Red Robins San Beda Red Cubs San Sebastian Staglets Perpetual Junior Altas

Sports

NCAA South

v t e 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

v t e Association of Christian Universities and Colleges in Asia
Hong Kong	Chung Chi Hong Kong Baptist Lingnan
India	Christ Lady Doak
Indonesia	Atma Jaya Catholic Atma Jaya Yogyakarta Christian Duta Wacana Christian HKBP Nommensen Krida Wacana Christian Maranatha Christian Parahyangan Catholic Pelita Harapan Petra Christian Sanata Dharma Satya Wacana Christian Soegijapranata Catholic Widya Mandala Catholic
Japan	Aoyama Gakuin Doshisha Hiroshima Jogakuin Hokusei Gakuen International Christian J. F. Oberlin Kobe Kwansei Gakuin Meiji Gakuin Momoyama Gakuin Nanzan Osaka Jogakuin Seinan Gakuin Sophia Tokyo Woman's Christian
Korea	Ewha Womans Handong Hannam Keimyung Sogang Soongsil Yonsei
Myanmar	Theology
Philippines	Assumption San Lorenzo Ateneo de Manila Central De La Salle De La Salle Dasmariñas Filamer Christian La Consolacion Miriam Christian Silliman St. Paul Trinity Wesleyan
Taiwan	Aletheia Chang Jung Christian Chung Yuan Christian Fu Jen Catholic Providence Soochow St. John's Tunghai Wenzao Ursuline
Thailand	Asia-Pacific International Assumption Christian University of Thailand Payap

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