Central Philippine University History PDF

God bless CPU!  HISTORY OF CENTRAL PHILIPPINE UNIVERSITY The birth of Central Philippine University is connected with the beginning of the Baptist Mission in the Philippines. 1898 – Rev. Dr. Eric Lund = A Swedish Baptist Missionary baptized Braulio Manikan. Braulio Manikan – a native...

God bless CPU!  HISTORY OF CENTRAL PHILIPPINE UNIVERSITY The birth of Central Philippine University is connected with the beginning of the Baptist Mission in the Philippines. 1898 – Rev. Dr. Eric Lund = A Swedish Baptist Missionary baptized Braulio Manikan. Braulio Manikan – a native of Aklan Panay in Barcelona Spain and the First Filipino Baptist. They translated the Gospels and Acts into the Hiligaynon language. American Baptist Foreign Missionary Society (ABFMS) commissioned and financed their work. They arrived in Iloilo Philippines in May 1900. American Baptist Foreign Missionary Society (ABFMS) commissioned and financed their work. They arrived in Iloilo Philippines in May 1900. Their Mission work resulted in organizing churches in Iloilo, Negros and Capiz.  1901 Rev. Charles Briggs sought to impress on Dr. T. S. Barbour that a school should be started.  1903 Dr. Joseph Robbins and Dr. Peter planned that a boys' school should be started.  1904 The eleven (11) Baptist Missionaries met in Iloilo and organized the Philippine Baptist Mission Conf. (PBMC)  December 2, 1904 The PBMC voted to establish two schools: Industrial school for boys and Bible School to train pastors.  1904 Rev. William O. Valentine was elected principal of the two schools.  October 1, 1905 The Jaro Industrial School opened under the principalship of Rev. Valentine.  1907 The enrolment increased from 20 to nearly 300 students, all were working students.  1915-1916 The first year high school opened with 58 students enrolled and 50 of them remained.  March 1921 First High School commencement with 17 Students graduating.  1921 Jaro Indrustrial School was changed to Central Philippine School.  1922 The name of the school was formally changed to Central Philippine College.  June 1923 A Junior college opened classes enunciated by Pres. Stuart. The Stuart Hall is the oldest bldg. in CPU.  June 1923 The college was organized into two divisions: Department of Education and Liberal Arts and Department of Theology.  1942-45 World War II. CPU was devastated. Many buildings were destroyed. Many Teachers and Students went to the mountains for refuge.  1942-45 CPU remained strong because of the Central Spirit.  April 1, 1953 Central Philippine College became Central Philippine University.  1953 It is located in a 24- hectare campus, the most beautiful in Iloilo.  1966 CPU Corporation voted the Dr. Rex Drilon as the first Filipino president.  1968 The entire university property was turned over by Americans to Filipinos.  1973 All the members of the Board of Trustees and Administrative officials are Filipinos.  CPU's Motto Scientia means knowledge Fides means faith.  CPU's Colleges  School of Graduate Studies  College of Agriculture  College of Arts and Sciences  College of Business and Accountancy  College of Computer Studies  College of Education  College of Hospitality Management  College of Enginering  College of Nursing  College of Medicine  College of Theology  College of Law  College of Pharmacy  College of Medical Laboratory Science CPU's Departments Senior High School Junior High School Elementary Kindergarten  CPU's Affiliations  Convention of Philippine Baptist Churches (CPBC)  International Ministries (IM-ABC)  United Board for Christian Higher Education in Asia (UBCHEA)  Asso. of Christian Schools, Colleges and Universities (ACSCU)  Philippine Accrediting Asso. of Schools, Colleges and Universities (PAASCU)  Asso. of Theological Schools in Southeast Asia (ATESEA) CPU's Partners Iloilo Mission Hospital CPU's Partners University Church CPU's Sister Schools Filamer Christian University  Roxas City, Capiz CPU's Sister Schools  Silliman University  Dumaguete City, Neg. Occ.  At Present  In 113 years, CPU has grown from an industrial school with only 17 pupils to a widely known university with an enrollment of about 14,000. The 24-hectare campus, which was originally chosen for its quiet and relative isolation, is now a veritable community by itself, with more than 40 buildings used for classrooms and support facilities. Vision A University committed to Exemplary Christian Education for Life (EXCEL) and responsive to the needs of the total person and the world. Mission The mission of Central Philippine University is to carry out a program of spiritual , intellectual, moral, scientific, technological, and cultural training, and allied studies under influences which strengthen Christian faith, build up character and promote scholarship, research and community service. God bless CPU!  CPU CORE VALUES Faith Character Justice Stewardship Excellence  CPU CORE VALUES Faith –the act of believing the things God has revealed about Himself and acting on those beliefs. This includes commitment, cooperation, trust and confidence.  CPU CORE VALUES  Character- the aggregate feature and traits that form the individual’s nature of a person, moral quality, and good report. This includes honesty, integrity, humility and loyalty.  CPU CORE VALUES Justice – righteousness or lawfulness and fairness. It is observing due process in administrating, the deserved punishment or reward. This includes fairness, equality, morality, and peace.  CPU CORE VALUES Stewardship – the proper responsible management of life, position, possessions and other resources entrusted by God to man. This includes service, accountability, culture and outreach.  CPU CORE VALUES Excellence – highly commendable quality or feature of a person’s worth or deeds. This includes competence, technology, scholarship, and research. Prayer Bible Reading Prayer Prayer- is talking with God. Every Christian has the privilege of communicating directly with God. If we desire a fulfilling Christian Life, we need to learn to talk with God. Through prayer we can appropriate all of God’s resources for us in Jesus Christ. Bill Bright, CCC Material Ten Reasons Why One Prays 1.) Acknowledges God’s power and goodness 2.) Assures us of the Lord’s presence 3.) Brings blessings from God 4.) Brings physical and spiritual healing 5.) Encourages our growth in faith 6.) Fulfils God’s command 7.) Helps us align our will with God’s will 8.) As a witness to others 9.) Reveals God and His purposes to us 10.)Strengthens us against temptation Types of Prayer *Adoration- Praising God for who He was, is and will be (Psalm 63) *Confession – Listing our sins and telling God we are sorry (Isaiah 6:5) *Thanksgiving – Thanking God for what He has done (Ephesians 1:15) *Intercession – Making requests to God on our behalf for others (1 Samuel 12:23) *Petition – Asking God to help us in a specific way (Matthew 6:11) *Submission – Determining to recognize God as our Master (Job 1:20-21) Manner by Which One Prays Thumb- personal weaknesses. (Since the thumb is the part of the hand nearest one’s body. Pointing finger – pray for people who point the way for us like teachers, pastors, missionaries and the like. Middle or Tall Finger – pray for people who occupy high positions in the community like mayors, councilors, Baranggay Captain, President etc. Ring Finger – Pray for people we love like friends, family, husband, wife , children, father and mother. Little Finger – pray for those who are less fortunate ,like the orphans , widows etc. Bible Reading A meaningful relationship with the Lord is dependent on hearing and understanding what He is sharing with us. Bible Reading The Bible is the most important book one could read. The Bible is God’s inspired Word to man.. Bible Reading Throughout history, God has desired to communicate with the people of His creation. Before Jesus came, God spoke to and through the committed people of the Old Testament who recorded His Word. Bible Reading While Jesus was on earth as well as after His death and resurrection God again directed committed men to record the words and ministry of the Son of God. The result of their faithfulness and availability is the New Testament. Bible Reading The New Testament is the entire record of God’s communication to us. It has been given to us by God Who desires our fellowship and worship. Things to Observe in Bible Reading Preparation – pray and ask the Holy Spirit to guide you in your study. Observation – ask the question “What does the passage say?” Interpretation - ask the question “What does the passage mean?” What does it say about God and man? What does it imply to my life today? Application- How does this passage apply to my life? Is there a command to obey? Is there a promise to claim? Is there a sin to confess? Is there an attitude to change? Is there an example to follow? (Bill Bright - CCC Materials) Thought to Ponder “As the bird’s left and right wings are important to it, so are prayer and Bible reading important to every Christian.” Question for Reflection 1.) Why is it important for us to read the bible and pray? *Considering 21st century -Consumerism -Moral Relativism -Materialism -Etc. Question for Reflection “As the economy increases morality and spirituality decrease.” 2.)Is it possible for the country to be materially abundant while spiritually filled and morally upright? How? Why not?