A University Responding to Society's Needs

Center for Continuing Higher Education

The Center for Continuing Higher Education of our University, founded on the spirit of Christianity, offers wide array of courses classified into five categories; "Literature/Culture," "Language," "Music/Art," "Sport/Fitness" and the "Child-rearing Network." They are essentially extensions of the curriculums of our two departments. Its curriculum, including the undergraduate majors released to the center, have been increasing in numbers each year, and those lectures and exercises are given on a yearly basis and have received enthusiastic responses from those who participated in the courses due to the high academic standard of each class. Cooperating with the various continuing higher education programs offered by other universities and local governments, our university intends to support and encourage those who want to study and pursue their own interests and life-work. It is our hope to continue to maintain the high standard of academic quality and respond to the various expectations and requests of an ever-widening group of participants, both in the community and in our neighboring areas.

Institute of Thanatology

Although every individual confronts life and death, issues surrounding human life and death have become increasingly complicated as access to information expands exponentially. Nevertheless, more so now than ever before, the individuals concerned and their families are often forced to make important decisions relating to life and death with little outside support. In the face of these developments, since its inception in 2003, the Institute of Thanatology has conducted research and offered public lectures with the cooperation of professionals from a variety of fields, including religion, philosophy, history, the social sciences, psychology and medicine. The lectures, which are conducted both by faculty members of the University as well as outside experts, are open to the public. Since 2005 the Institute has also published the "Annual of the Institute of Thanatology."

Institute of Contemporary History

The Institute of Contemporary History was established in 2004 with the objective of promoting the basic study of social science. Approximately five short- and long-term research projects are completed within the campus each year. Once workshops and various projects are completed, the research results and analysis are placed in the "Gendaishi Kenkyu (Research on Contemporary History,)" a journal issued annually by the Institute. Additionally, public lectures and symposiums on contemporary history and social science are held on a regular basis. These have developed an excellent reputation among participants. Further, research in contemporary history, including politics, economics and diplomacy, as well as in the field of "the life history of children and family," among others, are promoted as unparalleled studies of contemporary history. This research is based on the rich tradition of child-care programs and immense accumulation of social science research data boasted by Toyo Eiwa Jogakuin.

Center for Counseling and Psychotherapy, Toyo Eiwa University

Center for Counseling and Psychotherapy is located in our Roppongi Campus and offers services to the general public. Utilizing excellent facilities that include interview rooms and play rooms, counseling is provided for all individuals, from children through to adults. Services are offered by appointment only. The center also serves as the training institute for the Graduate School's Program in Clinical Psychology. Students, alumni and alumnae of the Graduate School who have received professional training in clinical psychology provide consultation services, working under the guidance of professors and other specialists. Our methods vary widely and include psychodynamic psychotherapy, play therapy and sandplay therapy. Psychological assessment is also conducted as necessary.

Institute of Early Childhood Education and Care (The Center for Children and their Families)

Institute of Early Childhood Education and Care, known as "The Center for Children and their Families" was established in 2007 as to serve its community and society to promote high quality practice and teacher education programs based upon the spirit of Christianity which has lasted over 100 years at Toyo Eiwa. The mission of the Center is to offer both practical service and research to improve practice and inform theory in child and family development and care; "Play-group for children under three-year olds and their parents" served by faculty members, students and experienced teachers/caregivers work together to build a caring and learning community. The newsletter is published twice a year. In the near future, collaborative research and publication are expected to be carried out.