龍谷大學
Ryukoku University
國名／洲別：  日本／亞洲 |
| 地 址 |
〒612-8577 京都市伏見区深草塚本町67 |
| 電 話 |
075-642-1111 |
傳 真 |
075-642-8867 |
電子信箱 |
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| 校 長 |
赤松 徹眞 校長/ President Tesshin Akamatsu
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| 教職員數 |
515人 |
註冊學生 |
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大學部 |
17308人 |
研究生 |
1104人 |
外籍生 |
550人 |
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| 簡介內容 | The history of Ryukoku University dates back to 1639. It was in this year that the "Gakuryo" was established as an educational facility on the grounds of Nishi-Honganji Temple. Ever since that time, Ryukoku University has studied the life of Saint Shinran as it continues, develops and furthers education and research using his way of living as its guide. As a result of these efforts, the university celebrated the 370th anniversary of its establishment in 2009. Cultivated within this long history is a tradition of respect for progress, a charming individuality unique to the university, and proud intellectualism. Simply put, the history of Ryukoku University is the history of the embodiment of the spirit of Saint Shinran and the creation and promotion of academics.
On the face of the Fukakusa Campus Kenshinkan podium is carved the inscription "Namu Amida Butsu," written by Saint Shinran at the age of 84. The term "Amida" in Amida Butsu is an adaptation of the Sanskrit terms “amit?bha,” which means "immeasurable light," and “amit?yus,” which means "immeasurable life." "Namu" is an adaptation of the Sanskrit term “namo,” which means "to embrace and believe." In other words, this term means to embrace and believe in the workings of that which exceeds our thinking: immeasurable light (knowledge) and life (benevolence). For this reason, we drastically reconsider concepts such as the substance of self, egoism, and selfish love to open up a way of living that values the lives of all living things. It can be said that as we have looked for universal meaning, Ryukoku University has built a rich tradition over the course of its history. Furthermore, the university possesses a spirit of progress and proactively engages in the academic problems of society, has promoted advanced academic research, and has transmitted those results to society and to the world.
Ryukoku University continued to expand and grow into a comprehensive university, establishing the Faculty of Policy Studies, the Graduate School of Policy Studies, and the Junior College's Department of Childhood Education. Currently the university has eight faculties, nine graduate schools, one specialized graduate school, one junior college, four affiliated research institutions, and approximately 20,000 students. On April 5, the university opened Japan's first genuine comprehensive museum on Buddhism called the "Ryukoku Museum," and we are continually planning the further development and enrichment of educational and research activities that utilize the unique characteristics of Ryukoku University. Additionally, we are advancing our preparations for the April 2012 establishment of a Department of Clinical Psychology within the Faculty of Letters, and a Department of Clinical Psychology within the Graduate School of Letters.
While the remarkable development of academic research in recent years has led to a rapid expansion of knowledge, it has also led to a rapid expansion of academic specialization and subdivision. In such an age, there is an increasing need for academic research in which the humanities, science, religion and other academic areas engage in mutual cooperation, as well as for research that considers the entire system and structure of knowledge. Furthermore, in this age of fluidization of the state of world affairs accompanying the development of globalization, of rapid development in the areas of science and technology, and of international political turmoil, expectations for universities as institutions of higher education are increasing.
Within this state of affairs, Ryukoku University has kept the international aspect in its field of view and has fostered sound bearers of knowledge that embody the founding spirit of the university. At the same time, the university has developed diverse and advanced academic research, and has contributed to society. We believe that since Ryukoku University has developed in this way, the mission it must fulfill and the roles it must play are greater today than they were in the past.
Taking into consideration these kinds of conditions, in 2010 Ryukoku University began a variety of endeavors based on its 5th Long-Term Plan. 2011 is the second year of the 1st Middle-Term Plan, the first half of the Long-Term Plan. At last, genuine deliberations on important issues will commence, and the university will enter into the concrete implementation phase of its plans.
First, Ryukoku University has always sought to develop itself as a university that places even greater importance on education today than it ever has in the past. Given this, the university must use all of its power to realize comprehensive support for its students. For this reason it is necessary to quickly investigate and implement policies related to priority issues, including adjustments to the student-independent learning system, enrichment of the systems of foreign exchange and of job-placement assistance, and the strengthening of extracurricular sports. Other important issues to consider are the adjustment of the research support system, how to improve research dissemination capabilities, and simultaneously, how to advance both world-class research that makes use of Ryukoku University's strengths and unique research based on the criteria of Buddhism. Furthermore, the university must continue to develop itself as one that cooperates with the local region by passing on the intellectual properties held by the university to society, by contributing to the region, and through its volunteer activities and efforts, by dealing with environmental problems. There are also a great number of other issues that need examination.
There are a great number of issues that require our engagement, and none of these issues are guaranteed to be resolved easily. Also, it is true that universities are currently facing many difficulties. I think it is for this reason that flexible and creative management is necessary to firmly grasp the current situation, adequately envision the future based on that understanding, and daringly engage all issues without missing opportunities. For this reason, as well, students, instructors, staff and all other constituent members of the university must have a common awareness of goals and possess common information, and as they freely display their abilities in their respective positions, they must cooperate to develop the university. |
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