Filamer Christian University

Pamantasang Kristiyano ng Filamer
Latin: Universitas Filamer Christiano
Former names	Capiz Home School (1904-1952) Filamer Christian Institute (1952-1985) Filamer Christian College (1985-2010)
Motto	"Intellectual, Physical, Spiritual"
Type	Private non-sectarian and non-profit research coeducational basic and higher education institution
Established	August, 1904
Founder	Rev. Joseph C. Robbins
Religious affiliation	Convention of Philippine Baptist Churches
Academic affiliation	ACSCU-AAI, AP-HEI, ACUCA, FAAP, UMAP, PAASCU, CHED, UBCHEA, ASEAN
President	Dr. George O. Cortel
Vice-president	Dr. Minnie P. Chan (VP for Academic Affairs) Jorgen M. Gregorio (VP for Administration) Esther S. Arceño (VP for Finance)
Principal	Urla S. Dela, MAT (High School Principal)
Academic staff	136
Administrative staff	106
Students	6000+ (2018-2019)
Undergraduates	1,831
Postgraduates	1,156
Location	Roxas City, Capiz , Philippines
Campus	Urban, 38,234 m2 (411,550 sq ft)
Hymn	Halls of Filamer
Colors	Blue, white, & yellow
Sporting affiliations	CAPRISA, CAPTESA, WVRAA, WVPRISAA,
Website	www.filamer.edu.ph

Filamer Christian University (FCU) is a private Baptist Christian university located in Roxas City, Capiz, Philippines. It is affiliated with the Convention of Philippine Baptist Churches.

History

The university has its origins in the founding of Capiz Home School in 1904 by Rev. and Mrs. Joseph Robbins with the help of the American Baptist Foreign Mission Society. ^[1] In 1952, it took the name of Filamer Christian Institute and Filamer Christian College in 1985. It became a university in 2010. ^[2]

School seal

The Outer Circle Official Seal of Filamer Christian University represents the programs and services that Filamer offers. The Inner Circle symbolizes the development of the individual's well-rounded personality. The Equilateral Triangle inside the circle stands for the three balanced components of human potentialities: the spiritual, the intellectual, and the physical with the spiritual aspect as the base. The Cross represents the victorious Christ as the center. The symbol emphasizes the love of God. The Sun represents the illuminating light and eternal hope for every person who searched for truth and wisdom. The number 1904 stands for the year the school was founded.