ウェールズラグビー

fixed#fixed" data-fixed-isfixed-value="false"> Academics Research Campus Life Admissions & Aid About ACCESS Apply GIVE JP EN For Others, With Others shortcut-nav#toggleOpen"> JP EN ACCESS APPLY GIVE Articles Features Sophia Chronicle since 1913 Everlasting affection towards university by Hermann Hoffman, 110 years after its founding 2022.12.19 copyurl#copy"> bookmark#toggle keyup.enter->bookmark#toggle onBookmarkItemUpdate@window->bookmark#handleUpdate"> Since his arrival in Japan in 1910, Father Hermann Hoffmann, the first president of Sophia University, made strenuous effort to establish the university including the acquisition of land for the school and faced many challenges after its opening. Who was he really like, beloved by his students as &＃8220;Dad&＃8221; for his passionate teaching and witty personality? Father Hermann Hoffmann, the founder of the Sophia University The statue of Father Hermann Hoffman (reign: 1913-1937) had moved its location in front of Building No.1 for the third time in the summer of 2022. President Hoffman&＃8217;s enduring popularity is epitomized by this statue. The statue was stablished in May of the following year the President Hoffmann was hospitalized in October 1936 by the alumni to pray for his recovery (the statue was first placed at the gymnasium which was an open space back then). Despite their prayers, the president himself was unable to attend the unveiling of the statue, passed away shortly afterward on June 1, at the age of 72. Three months prior to his death, he received a silver cup from Showa Emperor in recognition of his achievements as the first president of the university. President Hoffmann was born on 23 June in 1864 in Rhine region, Germany. He had joined the society of Jesuits at the age of 16. After studying in various European countries, he became a professor in philosophy at the University of Falkenburg in Netherlands. In 1910 at the age of 45, he moved to Japan with the command from the society of Jesuits. He studied Japanese and while teaching German at the school where he was associated with, he was instrumental in opening Sophia University. Father Hermann Hoffmann, the first president of Sophia University The unveiling ceremony of the first President Hoffmann on May 16, 1937; gymnasium side of Building No.1 Father Hermann Hoffmann, the founder of the Sophia University The statue of Father Hermann Hoffman (reign: 1913-1937) had moved its location in front of Building No.1 for the third time in the summer of 2022. President Hoffman&＃8217;s enduring popularity is epitomized by this statue. The statue was stablished in May of the following year the President Hoffmann was hospitalized in October 1936 by the alumni to pray for his recovery (the statue was first placed at the gymnasium which was an open space back then). Despite their prayers, the president himself was unable to attend the unveiling of the statue, passed away shortly afterward on June 1, at the age of 72. Three months prior to his death, he received a silver cup from Showa Emperor in recognition of his achievements as the first president of the university. President Hoffmann was born on 23 June in 1864 in Rhine region, Germany. He had joined the society of Jesuits at the age of 16. After studying in various European countries, he became a professor in philosophy at the University of Falkenburg in Netherlands. In 1910 at the age of 45, he moved to Japan with the command from the society of Jesuits. He studied Japanese and while teaching German at the school where he was associated with, he was instrumental in opening Sophia University. The German class by the first President Hoffmann in red brick school building, around 1915 According to an alumnus who knows him at the time, President Hoffman memorized every single face and name of all the new students by his first class (*2). Although he had assigned a lot of homework, it was carefully corrected and returned. In class, he would sometimes speak enthusiastically that some spit flew. No one dared to care about this. Students rather saw it &＃8220;as a kind of baptism&＃8221;, indicating close relationship with the professor which is typical of Sophia University (*3). In “The fifth-year History of Sophia University (1963)”, the class held by President Hoffmann is described as follows: As soon as he enters the classroom, he would immediately point out students by name and ask them questions. When the students were able to answer properly, he would raise both arms in the air with “Banzai” posing as if it was for him. When the students had done it poorly, his arms are thrown down in disappointment. That deep, clear, piercing blue eyes and acknowledging each other had struck young students so dearly. Then, he displays his humor and wit and the bell rings ending the class just as everyone bursts into laughter. (*4) Hoffmann Glossary of Words Sophia University faced various series of challenges after its establishment. Upon opening of the university, the Catholic Church in Europe especially in Germany had supported. However, the defeat of Germany in World War put the university in a financial crisis. To make matters worse, the Great Kanto Earthquake occurred in 1923, destroying half of the red-brick school buildings. On the top, relations between the university board and Japanese military worsened in the 1930s. In running the university, President Hoffman was confronted with a difficult and demanding challenges. Having overcome many obstacles in a foreign land, President Hoffman left behind words of wisdom that are still relevant today. This forced the university to deal with tough situation in the management of the school. President Hoffman, who overcame various challenges in a foreign land, left a noble saying that is still relevant to people today: “Losing money should not be a reason to be disappointed nor discouraged, but if one loses hope and courage, one will lose everything. “(*5) A man&＃8217;s worth is not determined by the position he has attained or the success he has achieved. The worth of an actor is not determined by his role, but by how well and how fully he performs it. Man&＃8217;s worth in this world is also determined by how conscientiously he carries out his duties.(*6) True to his word, President Hoffman boldly fulfilled his duties and ensured the advancement of the university. President Hoffmann (second row, fifth from right) and the very first class of his students; March 1914 at S.J. House Garden President Hoffmann in his later years President Hoffman was hospitalized at Seibo Hospital in Shinjuku, Tokyo in 1936. President Hoffmann continued to care deeply about his students despite his illness. Father Hermann Huevers (1890-1977, in office 1937-1940), the second President, writes in the book that “This heartfelt kindness of character laid the foundation of the Sophia spirit. That spirit is that of rationality, of domesticity, of unconditional fulfillment of duty, of ethical idealism.” President Hoffman now rests in St. Ignatius Church, right next to the Yotsuya campus, where he dedicated his life. (*1) Published Tokyo Sophia Club, 1957, P21-22(*2) P73(*3) P74(*4) Fifty-year History of Sophia University, Sophia University, 1963, P53(*5) P55(*6) P22(*7) P22 copyurl#copy"> bookmark#toggle keyup.enter->bookmark#toggle onBookmarkItemUpdate@window->bookmark#handleUpdate"> View full article list Related Contents Sophia Chronicle since 1913 bookmark#toggle keyup.enter->bookmark#toggle onBookmarkItemUpdate@window->bookmark#handleUpdate"> Jesuit priests were key to the university&＃8217;s post-war rebuilding 2023.07.28 Read Sophia Chronicle since 1913 bookmark#toggle keyup.enter->bookmark#toggle onBookmarkItemUpdate@window->bookmark#handleUpdate"> Cherry blossoms on the bank planted by Sophia University students 2024.03.14 Read Sophia Chronicle since 1913 bookmark#toggle keyup.enter->bookmark#toggle onBookmarkItemUpdate@window->bookmark#handleUpdate"> All alumni get together! All Sophians&＃8217; Festival 2023.06.23 Read Sophia Chronicle since 1913 bookmark#toggle keyup.enter->bookmark#toggle onBookmarkItemUpdate@window->bookmark#handleUpdate"> Television studio on campus for over 55 years. 2023.03.06 Read Sophia Chronicle since 1913 bookmark#toggle keyup.enter->bookmark#toggle onBookmarkItemUpdate@window->bookmark#handleUpdate"> Sophia University’s Roots—Together with Francis Xavier’s Dreams and Aspirations 2023.04.27 Read Sophia Chronicle since 1913 bookmark#toggle keyup.enter->bookmark#toggle onBookmarkItemUpdate@window->bookmark#handleUpdate"> Remembering the founding spirit of Sophia University through Xavier Week 2022.12.19 Read HOME Articles Features Sophia Chronicle since 1913 Everlasting affection towards university by Hermann Hoffman, 110 years after its founding Sophia University For Others, With Others Official Social Media Academics accordion#toggle" > Undergraduate Programs accordion#toggle" > Faculty of Theology Faculty of Humanities Faculty of Human Sciences Faculty of Law Faculty of Economics Faculty of Foreign Studies Faculty of Global Studies Faculty of Liberal Arts Faculty of Science and Technology SPSF: Sophia Program for Sustainable Futures University-wide General Education accordion#toggle" > Studies in Christian Humanism Embodied Wisdom The Art of Thinking and Expression Data Science Language Education Global Education at Sophia University accordion#toggle" > Learning at Sophia University Learning Abroad Learning Support Graduate Programs accordion#toggle" > Graduate School of Theology Graduate School of Humanities Graduate School of Applied Religious Studies Graduate School of Human Sciences Graduate School of Law Graduate School of Economics Graduate School of Languages and Linguistics Graduate School of Global Studies Graduate School of Science and Technology Graduate School of Global Environmental Studies Graduate Degree Program of Applied Data Sciences Course of Midwifery Lifelong Learning Research accordion#toggle" > Sophia University Research Initiatives accordion#toggle" > Sophia Open Research Weeks (SORW) Research Institutes Industry-Government-Academia Collaboration Intellectual Property Sophia University’s Research Promotion System accordion#toggle" > Research on Priority Areas and Research on Optional Subjects Regulations Governing Research Activities and Use of Research Funds Campus Life accordion#toggle" > Semester Classification and Class Schedule Extracurricular Activities Volunteer Activities Global Learning Community Student Counseling Services accordion#toggle" > Mental and Physical Health Consultation Harassment Prevention Measures Support for Students with Disabilities Career Development Support accordion#toggle" > Career Design Program Career support for students with Study Abroad experience / Global Careers Statistics Relating to Post-graduation Employment (Provisional Acceptance), Graduate Outcomes, etc. Guidance for Corporate Recruiters Guidance for Graduates Housing Support Facilities Available on and off Campus accordion#toggle" > Facilities available at the Yotsuya Campus Other Facilities Admissions & Aid accordion#toggle" > Sophia University Admissions Policy Degrees offered by Sophia University Non-Matriculated Student Research Student, Foreign Special Research Student, and MEXT Scholarship Student Exchange Student from an Overseas University Non-Degree Student Sophia Short-term Program Student Tuition and Scholarships accordion#toggle" > Tuition Scholarships to Apply for Before Entering Undergraduate Programs Scholarships for Undergraduate Students New National Financial Support Program for Receiving Higher Education Scholarships for Graduate School Students Expenses and Scholarships for Studying Abroad Financial Support for Those with Abrupt Changes in Family Economic Circumstances and for Victims of Disasters About accordion#toggle" > Message from the President The Spirit of Sophia University accordion#toggle" > Philosophy of Sophia University History of Sophia University Sophia Archives Sophia as a Catholic University Global Engagement accordion#toggle" > Visits from Global Intellectuals Global Campus United Nation Weeks &＃038; Africa Weeks SDGs & Sustainability Initiatives Initiatives to Promote Diversity Sophia School Corporation Facts & Figures Sophia University&＃8217;s Network accordion#toggle" > Network with Alumni Network with Parents and Guarantors Networking with the Community Domestic & International Networks Sophia University&＃8217;s Publications accordion#toggle" > University Brochure/ Graduate School Brochure SOPHIA magazine Sophia University Press Sophia University&＃8217;s Visual Identity and School Anthem accordion#toggle" > Sophia University Visual Identity Official Character “Sophian-kun” Virtual Backgrounds School Anthem / Student Song Media Relations and Filming/Photograpy on Campus Sophia University Campus and Overseas Offices accordion#toggle" > Campus Overseas Offices Support from the SOPHIA Fund for the Future Teaching Collaboration Initiatives Privacy Policy For Prospective Students For Guarantors For Current Students, Faculty and Staff For Alumni For General Public For Corporate Partners, Press and Media Official Social Media Sophia School Corporation Sophia University Sophia University Junior College Division Eiko Gakuen Junior and Senior High School Rokko Junior and Senior High School Hiroshima Gakuin Junior and Senior High School Sophia Fukuoka Junior and Senior High School Contact Us Site Map Website Policy Employment For Others, With Others © Sophia University. All Rights Reserved. Page top drawer#toggle" data-drawer-target="trigger" data-drawer-trigger-param="search" > drawer#toggle" data-drawer-target="trigger" data-drawer-trigger-param="menu" > ACCESS Apply GIVE JP EN For Others, With Others ACCESS JP EN Apply GIVE Academics accordion#toggle" > Undergraduate Programs accordion#toggle" > Faculty of Theology Faculty of Humanities Faculty of Human Sciences Faculty of Law Faculty of Economics Faculty of Foreign Studies Faculty of Global Studies Faculty of Liberal Arts Faculty of Science and Technology SPSF: Sophia Program for Sustainable Futures University-wide General Education accordion#toggle" > Studies in Christian Humanism Embodied Wisdom The Art of Thinking and Expression Data Science Language Education Global Education at Sophia University accordion#toggle" > Learning at Sophia University Learning Abroad Learning Support Graduate Programs accordion#toggle" > Graduate School of Theology Graduate School of Humanities Graduate School of Applied Religious Studies Graduate School of Human Sciences Graduate School of Law Graduate School of Economics Graduate School of Languages and Linguistics Graduate School of Global Studies Graduate School of Science and Technology Graduate School of Global Environmental Studies Graduate Degree Program of Applied Data Sciences Course of Midwifery Lifelong Learning Research accordion#toggle" > Sophia University Research Initiatives accordion#toggle" > Sophia Open Research Weeks (SORW) Research Institutes Industry-Government-Academia Collaboration Intellectual Property Sophia University’s Research Promotion System accordion#toggle" > Research on Priority Areas and Research on Optional Subjects Regulations Governing Research Activities and Use of Research Funds Campus Life accordion#toggle" > Semester Classification and Class Schedule Extracurricular Activities Volunteer Activities Global Learning Community Student Counseling Services accordion#toggle" > Mental and Physical Health Consultation Harassment Prevention Measures Support for Students with Disabilities Career Development Support accordion#toggle" > Career Design Program Career support for students with Study Abroad experience / Global Careers Statistics Relating to Post-graduation Employment (Provisional Acceptance), Graduate Outcomes, etc. Guidance for Corporate Recruiters Guidance for Graduates Housing Support Facilities Available on and off Campus accordion#toggle" > Facilities available at the Yotsuya Campus Other Facilities Admissions & Aid accordion#toggle" > Sophia University Admissions Policy Degrees offered by Sophia University Non-Matriculated Student Research Student, Foreign Special Research Student, and MEXT Scholarship Student Exchange Student from an Overseas University Non-Degree Student Sophia Short-term Program Student Tuition and Scholarships accordion#toggle" > Tuition Scholarships to Apply for Before Entering Undergraduate Programs Scholarships for Undergraduate Students New National Financial Support Program for Receiving Higher Education Scholarships for Graduate School Students Expenses and Scholarships for Studying Abroad Financial Support for Those with Abrupt Changes in Family Economic Circumstances and for Victims of Disasters About accordion#toggle" > Message from the President The Spirit of Sophia University accordion#toggle" > Philosophy of Sophia University History of Sophia University Sophia Archives Sophia as a Catholic University Global Engagement accordion#toggle" > Visits from Global Intellectuals Global Campus United Nation Weeks &＃038; Africa Weeks SDGs & Sustainability Initiatives Initiatives to Promote Diversity Sophia School Corporation Facts & Figures Sophia University&＃8217;s Network accordion#toggle" > Network with Alumni Network with Parents and Guarantors Networking with the Community Domestic & International Networks Sophia University&＃8217;s Publications accordion#toggle" > University Brochure/ Graduate School Brochure SOPHIA magazine Sophia University Press Sophia University&＃8217;s Visual Identity and School Anthem accordion#toggle" > Sophia University Visual Identity Official Character “Sophian-kun” Virtual Backgrounds School Anthem / Student Song Media Relations and Filming/Photograpy on Campus Sophia University Campus and Overseas Offices accordion#toggle" > Campus Overseas Offices Support from the SOPHIA Fund for the Future Teaching Collaboration Initiatives Privacy Policy Official Social Media Frequently Viewed Pages Sophia University Campus and Overseas Offices Facts & Figures The Spirit of Sophia University English-taught Programs For Prospective Students For Guarantors For Current Students, Faculty and Staff For Alumni For General Public For Corporate Partners, Press and Media Sophia School Corporation Sophia University Sophia University Junior College Division Eiko Gakuen Junior and Senior High School Rokko Junior and Senior High School Hiroshima Gakuin Junior and Senior High School Sophia Fukuoka Junior and Senior High School Contact Us Site Map Website Policy Employment © Sophia University. All Rights Reserved. ACCESS Apply GIVE JP EN For Others, With Others Frequently Searched Keywords Faculty Scholarship Open Campuses Study Abroad Programs Extracurricular Activities We use COOKIEs on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept All”, you consent to the use of ALL the COOKIEs. However, you may visit "COOKIE Settings" to provide a controlled consent. View COOKIE policy COOKIE Settings Accept All Manage consent Close Privacy Overview This website uses COOKIEs to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the COOKIEs that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party COOKIEs that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These COOKIEs will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these COOKIEs. But opting out of some of these COOKIEs may affect your browsing experience. Analytics Analytics Analytical COOKIEs are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. These COOKIEs help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc. SAVE & ACCEPT