Chung Chi College

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Chung Chi College
崇基學院
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MottoAd Excellentiam (Latin)
止於至善 (Chinese)
Motto in English
In Pursuit of Excellence
TypePublic
Established1951
HeadProf. KWAN Mei Po
Location
Hong Kong
Affiliations The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Service-Learning Asia Network [1]
Website ccc.cuhk.edu.hk
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History

Chung Chi College was founded in 1951 by the representatives of Protestant Churches in Hong Kong to meet the need for a local institution of higher learning. The Board of Regents of St. John's University, Shanghai moved to Hong Kong after it was closed by the Communist government and assisted in the founding of Chung Chi College. The college aims to provide further education in accordance with Christian traditions so that its students can develop an appreciation of both Western and Chinese cultures. It was formally incorporated in 1955 under an ordinance of the government.

The college began with borrowed and rented premises, first in the Cathedral Hall and St. Paul's Co-educational College, then at No. 147 Caine Road and in the Bishop Hoare Memorial Building on Lower Albert Road. Expansion was made possible by financial help from church organizations in North America and Britain. Local churches, firms, and private individuals also gave considerable support. In 1956, the college moved to its permanent site in the Ma Liu Shui valley. Between 1959 and 1963, it received the bulk of its funds from the government. In 1963, it was incorporated as one of the three founding colleges of The Chinese University of Hong Kong.

The college has a Chaplain's Office to promote activities which include assemblies, Sunday Service, Campus Christian Fellowship. The Theology Division (now named Divinity School of Chung Chi College) was established for the training of Christian ministers.

Presidents and heads

Presidents and heads of Chung Chi College: [2]

Presidents (1951–1977)

1. Dr. LEE, Ying-Lin (1951–1954)
2. Dr. LIN, Dao-Yang (1955–1960)
3. Dr. YUNG, Chi-Tung (1960–1975)
4. Mr. RAYNE, Robert N. (1975–1976)
5. Prof. TAM, Sheung-Wai (1976–1977)

College Heads (1977–present)

5. Prof. TAM, Sheung-Wai (1977–1981)
6. Dr. FU, Philip (1981–1988)
7. Prof. TAM, Sheung-Wai (1988–1990)
8. Dr. SHEN, Philip (1990–1994)
9. Prof. LEE, Rance Pui-Leung (1994–2004)
10. Prof. LEUNG, Yuen-Sang (2004–2014)
11. Prof. CHAN, Victor Wai-Kwong (2014–2015)
12. Prof. FONG, Wing-Ping (2016–2023)
13. Prof. KWAN, Mei Po (2023-present)

Notable alumni

College Anthem

Chung Chi College Anthem.jpg

The College Anthem were written in 1952. The content reflects the founding mission of the institution, encouraging students to diligently pursue their studies with the spirit of Christ and the school's motto, "In Pursuit of Excellence." It emphasises the integration of Chinese and Western scholarship, with the goal of promoting culture and contributing to societal betterment. The melody of the school song is adapted from the 19th-century American folk song *Annie Lisle*. [8]

Chung Chi College Anthem (Music by H. S. Thompson; Lyrics by Zia Nai-zin 謝扶雅）

南天海嵎，四方人士，同興此學府。
崇奉基督，勵志篤行，修業勤是務。
漫漫長夜，屹立明燈，使命莫辜負。
學成致用，挽救狂瀾，靈光照寰宇。

神州學術，源遠流長，數典不忘祖。
自由民主，嘉誼友邦，協力相互助。
中西結晶，增益文明，聖教宏其緒。
濟濟菁英，天降大任，至善勉同赴。

Men from four seas founded Chung Chi
So that here might youth;
Honour Christ, eternal teacher,
Who Himself is truth,
Through the long night keep the torch bright
And the work begun.
Till the lights of faith and knowledge
Show the world made one.

China's still evolving culture,
Grateful, we retain;
East and West through freely sharing,
Further strength obtain.
By the church upheld and nurtured,
Minds to duty drawn,
Chung Chi, toward the very highest,
Lead us on, and on!

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References

  1. ↑ "Service-Learning Asia Network Members Directory". Lingnan University. Retrieved 7 July 2017.
  2. ↑ "Heads & Presidents".
  3. ↑ "Honorary Fellow A Citation Mr Chan Tak Lam, Norman, SBS, JP" (PDF). Chinese University of Hong Kong . Retrieved 28 July 2016.
  4. ↑ "Mrs CHAN WONG Shui, Pamela". Chinese University of Hong Kong . Retrieved 28 July 2016.
  5. ↑ "CUHK Appoints Prof. Victor Chan as Head of Chung Chi College".
  6. ↑ "In memory of Prof Chan Yuk-Shee".
  7. ↑ "Professor Dennis K.P. Ng".
  8. ↑ "College Anthem". www.ccc.cuhk.edu.hk. Retrieved 15 November 2024.
Chung Chi College
Traditional Chinese 崇基學院
Simplified Chinese 崇基学院
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Standard Mandarin
Hanyu Pinyin Chóng Jī Xuéyuàn
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