Satya Wacana Christian University facts for kids
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Indonesian: Universitas Kristen Satya Wacana (UKSW)
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Former name
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Indonesian Christian College for Teacher Education |
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| Motto | Indonesian: Menyegani Tuhan adalah pangkal pengetahuan |
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Motto in English
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Reverence for The Eternal is the first thing in knowledge |
| Type | Private University |
| Established | 1956 |
| Founder | Rev. B. Probowinoto, Rev. Tan Ik Hay, S.M.A. Pasariboe, Jac van der Waals |
| Affiliation | Association of Christian Universities and Colleges in Asia, Wira Wacana Christian University, Bina Darma Foundation |
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Religious affiliation
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Protestant |
| Rector | Prof. Dr. Intiyas Utami, S.E., M.Si., Ak |
| First Rector | Dr. (HC) O. Notohamidjojo, S.H. |
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Academic staff
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490 |
| Students | ±15,156 (fall 2019) |
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Salatiga
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7°19′11″S 110°29′55″E / 7.31975°S 110.498583°E |
| Chairman of Senate | Prof. Daniel D. Kameo, Ph.D. |
| Colors | Gold |
| Website | www.uksw.edu |
Satya Wacana Christian University, or Universitas Kristen Satya Wacana (UKSW), is a private university located in Salatiga, Central Java, Indonesia. The name itself is derived from Sanskrit, meaning "Faithful to the Word / Word of God". UKSW's campuses are spread all-around Salatiga.
History
SWCU was established as the College for Christian Teachers (PTPGKI) on November 30, 1956, by 9 Indonesian church synods. At the time of inception there were 5 studies: Teaching & Education, History, English, Law, and Economics. On July 17, 1959 PTPGKI changed to Christian Faculty of Teaching and Education Indonesia (FKIP-KI) and on December 5, 1959 FKIP-KI was christened as Satya Wacana Christian University.
Programs offered
The university has of 14 faculties providing 4 diplomas courses, 39 undergraduate courses, 10 graduate courses and 3 postgraduate courses. Some graduate and postgraduate courses are managed by the separate postgraduate program.
| No. | Faculty | Department | Grade (Degree) |
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| 1 | Faculty of Agriculture and Business | Agrotechnology | Bachelor |
| Agribusiness | |||
| Agriculture Science | Master | ||
| 2 | Faculty of Biology | Biology | Bachelor |
| Biology Education | |||
| Biology | Master | ||
| 3 | Faculty of Economics and Business | Secretary | 3-year Associate Program |
| Management | Bachelor | ||
| Economics Sciences | |||
| Accounting | |||
| Management | Master | ||
| Accounting | |||
| Management | Doctor | ||
| 4 | Faculty of Electronics and Computer Engineering |
Computer engineering | Bachelor |
| Electronics engineering | |||
| 5 | Faculty of Information Technology | Accounting information system | 3-year Associate Program |
| Information technology | |||
| Computer education | Bachelor | ||
| Library science | |||
| Public relations | |||
| Information technology | |||
| Information system | |||
| Visual communication design | |||
| Information system | Master | ||
| 6 | Faculty of Health Science | Nursing education | Bachelor |
| Nutrition Education | |||
| Physical education, health and recreation |
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| Food Technology | |||
| 7 | Faculty of Law | Law | Bachelor |
| Master | |||
| 8 | Faculty of Language and Arts | English education | Bachelor |
| English literature | |||
| Music | |||
| 9 | Faculty of Psychology | Psychology | Bachelor |
| Psychological Science | Master | ||
| 10 | Faculty of Science and Mathematics | Chemistry | Bachelor |
| Math | |||
| Physics | |||
| Physics education | |||
| 11 | Faculty of Social and Communication Studies |
Communication Education | Bachelor |
| International relations | |||
| Sociology | |||
| 12 | Faculty of Teaching and Education | Bachelor | |
| Guidance and Counseling | |||
| Pancasila and Civic education | |||
| History | |||
| Economics education | |||
| Math | |||
| Primary education | |||
| Early childhood education | |||
| Management of education | Master | ||
| 13 | Faculty of Theology | Theological Sciences | Bachelor |
| Sociology of religion | Master | ||
| Doctor | |||
| 14 | Faculty of Interdisciplinary Studies | Tourist attraction | 4-year Associate Program |
| Development Studies | Master | ||
| Doctor |
Collaboration
SWCU collaborates with the following foreign tertiary educational institutions:
- Universidade Da Paz
- Mennonite Central Committee
- University of Glasgow
- Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
- Kwansei Gakuin University
- Valparaiso University
- Christian University of Thailand
- East Timor Democratic Republic
- Chang Jung Christian University
- World Links Education Pty Ltd
- Omron
- Arizona State University
- Beloit College
- Luther Seminary
- St. Olaf College
- Griffith University
- Southern Cross University
- University of Western Sydney
- Charles Darwin University
- Seagate Technology
- Mennonite Church in the Netherlands
- Christelijke Hogesschol-Leeuwarden
- Educate Facultiet Amsterdam (Amsterdam Faculty of Education)
- Presbyterian Church in Ireland
- Passau University
- Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
- Ateneo de Manila University
- Chung Yuan Christian University
- Hyugo University Mobility in Asia Pacific
- The Presbyterian Church of Korea
- Australian National University
- World Links Education Pty Ltd
- Queensland University of Technology
- Evangelical Lutheran Church in Indonesia
- National University of East Timor
