University of the Sacred Heart (Japan) facts for kids
University of the Sacred Heart
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| Motto | Ubi caritas, ibi Deus |
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| Type | Catholic Private |
| Established | 1916/1948 |
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Academic staff
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67 |
| Undergraduates | 2,000 |
| Postgraduates | 100 |
| Location |
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Japan
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| Campus | Urban |
| Affiliations | Society of the Sacred Heart |
The University of the Sacred Heart (called Seishin Joshi Daigaku in Japanese) is a special university just for women. It is a private university, which means it is not run by the government. You can find it in Hiroo, a part of Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan.
This university was started in 1916 by a group called the Society of the Sacred Heart. Back then, it was a special school. It officially became a university in 1948. Today, it is known as one of the oldest universities for women in Japan.
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What You Can Study at Sacred Heart University
The University of the Sacred Heart has one main area of study called the Faculty of Liberal Arts. This means students learn about many different subjects. It helps them get a wide range of knowledge.
Departments and Subjects
Here are the main subjects you can study at the university:
- Department of English Language and Literature: Here, you learn all about the English language and famous books written in English.
- Department of Japanese Language and Literature: This department focuses on the Japanese language and classic Japanese stories.
- Department of History and Social Sciences: Students in this area study the past and how societies work.
- Department of Philosophy: This is where you explore big questions about life, knowledge, and values.
- Department of Education: If you want to become a teacher, this department helps you learn how to teach.
The university also has a special school for students who want to continue their studies after getting their first degree. This is called a graduate school. Here, students can earn master's degrees or even doctorates in these subjects. A doctorate is the highest degree you can get.
Schools Connected to the University
The University of the Sacred Heart is part of a larger family of schools. These schools are also run by the Society of the Sacred Heart. They help students learn from a young age all the way through university.
Other Sacred Heart Schools
Here are some of the schools that are connected to the university:
- Sacred Heart School in Tokyo: This school is located in Shirokane, Minato, Tokyo.
- International School of the Sacred Heart: This school is also in Hiroo, Shibuya, Tokyo. It offers an international education.
- Sapporo Sacred Heart Junior & Senior High School: This school is in Chūō-ku, Sapporo.
- Fuji Sacred Heart Junior & Senior High School: You can find this school in Susono, Shizuoka Prefecture.
- Obayashi Sacred Heart School: This school is located in Takarazuka, Hyōgo Prefecture.
Famous People Who Went Here
Many talented women have studied at the University of the Sacred Heart. They have gone on to do amazing things in different fields.
Notable Graduates
- Eriko Yamatani: She is a politician, which means she helps make decisions for the country.
- Makiko Fujino: She is also a politician.
- Empress Michiko: She is a former Empress of Japan.
- Sadako Ogata: She was a very important scholar. She also used to be the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees. This means she helped people around the world who had to leave their homes.
- Mariko Ōhara: She is a well-known author.
- Ayako Sono: She is also a famous author.
- Ikumi Yoshimatsu: She won the title of Miss International 2012. She was the first Japanese person to win this award.
- Momoko Abe: She was crowned Miss Universe Japan 2017.
See also
- Sacred Heart Professional Training College
