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Basic principles and goals of education

Basic principles of Kyushu Lutheran College

Christian character-building based on the school motto, "Gratitude & Service"

Extensive liberal arts education and practical research in professional education

Development of talented persons for enhancing welfare, society, and culture

Kyushu Lutheran College aims to cultivate individuals who can contribute to the international and local communities. To achieve these goals,the college utilizes various kinds of entrance examinations, and seeks applicants who have a wide range of abilities and aptitude for the college.

Educational goals

Kyushu Lutheran College cultivates individuals who have a global perspective, voluntary spirit, basic knowledge of professional education, and who are well-balanced & considerate.

Persons with high aspirations and constant effort

Individuals with good ethics and strong will for the development of society and culture

Individuals who understand Kyushu Lutheran College basic principles and goals of education, and who have a willingness and passion for study

Admission policy

In our Faculty of Humanities, we cultivate a global perspective and volunteer spirit. We actively accept motivated, enthusiastic individuals. Following are basic descriptions of individuals admitted to the majors the college offers.

Department of Humanities:
Career English Major

  1. Those who are interested in English, want to improve their English ability, and who want to work in the international community
  2. Those who are interested in business fields where English proficiency and IT skills can be utilized
  3. Those who are interested in English education (junior / high school teachers and children's English education)
  4. Abilities, attitudes and activities desired prior to enrollment:
    • A wide range of fundamental, academic, well-balanced skills in subjects commonly studied by high school
    • Attitudes and abilities to know Japanese culture and to communicate in English
    • Attitude to learn about events in international society
    • Proactive stance to gain qualifications and certification

Department of Humanities:
Children's Studies Major, Childcare Course

  1. Those who aim to be a nursery teacher, a kindergarten teacher, or a nursery teacher with ability of supporting students with assistive needs
  2. Those who would like to work for child welfare facilities or hospitals as nursery teachers
  3. Those who are interested in children's world and child care and want to support children’s growth
  4. Abilities, attitudes and activities desired prior to enrollment:
    • A wide range of fundamental, academic, well-balanced skills in subjects commonly studied by high school
    • Communication skills to listen, talk, read, write, and build good relationships with others
    • Basic knowledge about music (reading music scores) and skills of piano and singing
    • Participation in regional volunteer activities

Department of Humanities:
Children's Studies Major, Primary Education Course

  1. Those who wish to work as an elementary school teacher by refining self through various experiences
  2. Those who are interested in children's world and primary school education and want to support children’s growth
  3. Abilities, attitudes and activities desired before enrollment:
    • A wide range of fundamental academic, well-balanced skills in subjects commonly studied by high school
    • Communication skills to listen, talk, read, write, and build good relationships with others
    • A broad interest in society, trying to think individually
    • Participation in experiential activities related to community and child development

Department of Clinical Psychology

  1. Those who want to acquire knowledge and skills to understand the mind scientifically and to make full use of it in the fields of business, education, medical care, welfare, etc.
  2. Those who are interested in psychological support (professional psychology, such as counselor) of people with various troubles
  3. Those who are interested in special support education (special support school or special support class teacher)
  4. Those who are interested in regional life support (mental health workers) and school social work for those with mental disease
  5. Abilities, attitudes and activities desired prior to enrollment:
    • A wide range of fundamental, academic, well-balanced skills in subjects commonly studied by high school
    • The ability and attitude to assert one's own ideas properly and to listen to the opinions of others. Proficiency to read and understand documents, and ability to express ideas logically
    • Interest in human diversity, and respectful posture toward individuals
    • Participation in regional activities, volunteer activities, cultural activities, sports activities, campus events, etc.

Curriculum Policy

1 ) Department of Humanities:
Career English Major

The Career English curriculum cultivates students with practical English skills, adequate knowledge of business, and IT skills through small-group instruction. We encourage students to learn various subjects in the liberal arts education and foster individuals capable of taking leading roles in international society or English education after graduation.

Children's Studies Major

[Childcare Course]
The Childcare curriculum cultivates students with a strong sense of responsibility as a person engaged in childcare, rich humanity, and high-level expertise and skills. We foster childcare specialists who can achieve a balance of intellectual and physical disciplines, based on the ethos of "Gratitude and Service".

[Primary Education Course]
The Primary Education curriculum cultivates students with a strong sense of responsibility as a person engaged in child education, rich humanity, and high-level expertise and skills. We foster international perspectives and individuals capable of flexibly meeting contemporary educational challenges.

2 ) Department of Clinical Psychology

The Clinical Psychology curriculum cultivates students capable of comprehending and accepting others in human environments. We foster individuals who can resolve issues through the exercise of sensibility and judgement, considering social circumstances and the needs of the community or in medical and research fields.

Implementation Policy
1 ) Department of Humanities
Career English Major
  1. Basic English skills and expertise
    Classes are designed to accommodate students' individual levels of academic achievements. We offer intensive classes twice or thrice a week during the first two years of study to develop the four basic English skills (speaking, listening, reading, writing). We cultivate individuals with international perspectives, a wealth of knowledge, and expertise. Furthermore, we offer subjects for students to acquire information literacy and knowledge of a wide range of business administration and management. In the third year, we offer not only small group seminars but also specialized subjects related to six courses for career options so that students can apply their basic English and IT skills.
  2. Knowledge and practice-based learning
    Students need to practice their English and IT skills and apply knowledge of international affairs and foreign and domestic business in order to become conscious of current situations both in Japan and abroad and be capable in a global society. Students assimilate their knowledge and utilize it through practice-based learning such as cross-cultural practicum, internship, elementary school English activities, and teaching practice.
  3. Information transmission capacity and understanding of diversity
    It is necessary to transmit information using English and understand cultural diversity in an increasingly globalized world. In the third and fourth years, we offer classes to enhance interactive communication skills with a view to fostering individuals with international mindedness who can communicate their opinions.
Children's Studies Major
[Childcare Course]
  1. Professionalism and humanity of child care
    Students systematically take some lectures to form their identities beginning in the first year so that they can enhance their capability as child care providers. These lectures lead to formation of childcare providers' ethics, morals as professionals, and humanity. Subjects from the first year through the fourth year are connected with each other. Through these courses, students can systematically obtain synthetic learning skills.
  2. Fusion of theory and practice in child care
    Students can foster synthetic power that is formed by connecting theories studied in the classroom to practice. We keep enhancing the quality and content of student teaching and aim at promotion of students' practical skills that may relate theories and realities.
  3. Infant understanding and substantial skills subjects to enhance students
    Students can develop basic skills such as music, production of environmental composition, piano and molding that are essential in infant education.
[Primary Education Course]
  1. Acquisition of expert knowledge and skills based on extensive education
    Students can acquire expert knowledge and skills through specialized subjects such as Seminar in Primary School Music, Seminar in Science, and Seminar in Arts and Crafts. At the same time, they can foster extensive knowledge via common education subjects.
  2. Development of human resources with multiple licenses consisting of a primary school teacher’s license plus another one
    We encourage students to obtain a special needs education school teacher’s license or a junior and senior high school teacher’s license (English) as well as a primary school teacher’s license associated with another department or major.
  3. Substantial practicums
    Students can develop and enhance experiential and practical ability as educators by student teaching at elementary school in Primary School Fieldwork and through various voluntary activities.
2 ) Department of Clinical Psychology
  1. Acquisition of extensive intellectuality to foster a broad viewpoint, judgement and problem-solving ability, as well as expert knowledge and skills
    Students can enhance expert knowledge and skills regarding research methods in psychology, psychological mechanism, human growth and environment, clinical psychological assistance, special needs education practicums, and psychiatric social work assistance. They can foster extensive intellectuality via common education subjects.
  2. Training of special needs education school teachers and psychiatric social workers with knowledge of psychology
    When they aim to be special needs education school teachers and psychological social workers, students need to not only see themselves as they are, but also to face others and to build smooth human relationships. We encourage students to take specialized subjects in psychology.
  3. Substantial seminars and practicums
    We provide students with enriching subjects. For instance, Volunteer Practicum aims at fostering affluent humanity. In psychological assessments and experiments students can verify their psychological knowledge. Student teaching and assistance practicums may enhance skills for teaching and social work as well as deepen understanding of the needs of the actual field site.
  4. Substantial subjects for preparation to advance to graduate school
    Various subjects related to psychology are opened for those who intend to advance to graduate school. Furthermore, we provide English classes exclusively for students who desire to be a clinical psychologist or a researcher, where students can learn English reading comprehension required at graduate school.