Philippine Christian University

The Philippine Christian University (PCU) is a private, coeducational protestant university 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]

Philippine Christian University
Pamantasang Kristiyano ng Pilipinas
MottoFaith, Character and Service
TypePrivate non-sectarian research Coeducational basic and higher education institution
Established1946
Religious affiliation
In affiliation with The United Methodist Church and the United Church of Christ in the Philippines but maintains to be independent in governance and non-sectarian.
Academic affiliations
Inter-Institutional Consortium, ISO, ACSCU-AAI,
ChairmanBishop Emergencio D. Padillo
PresidentJunifen F. Gauuan, Ph.D.
Location
1648 Taft Ave. corner Pedro Gil St., Malate, Manila
,
Metro Manila
,
Philippines

14.576069°N 120.988901°E / 14.576069; 120.988901
HymnPCU Hymn
Colors Blue  and  Silver 
NicknamePCU Dolphins
Sporting affiliations
NAASCU, NCAA South
Websitewww.pcu.edu.ph

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.

Athletics

PCU joined the National Collegiate Athletic Association in 1996. The varsity teams are the PCU Dolphins.

References
  1. "Philippine Christian University". Education Pinoy. Retrieved 2011-12-23.
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