About the UniversityEducational Philosophy

Based on "Moralogy"
Education that unites knowledge and virtue

Reitaku education was founded by its founder, Chikuro Hiroike
Based on Moralogy College" Moralogy" that he proposed
The basic philosophy is to provide an education unity of knowledge and virtue.
Cultivate a spirit of benevolence in the hearts of students,
On top of that, we will have them acquire modern science, technology, and knowledge,
National and social development
To realize peace, security, and happiness for humanity
Develop people who can contribute.

The ideal person that Reitaku education aims to create

A person who seeks the truth with great ambition and who possesses high character and profound wisdom.
A person who is grateful for the blessings of nature and our ancestors, and has a heart that cherishes and nurtures all things.
People who can proactively fulfill their duties and responsibilities and contribute to the international community.

The meaning of "Reitaku"

The word "Reitaku" is taken from the Chinese classic "Book of Changes": "The figure says, A beautiful stream is joyful, A gentleman studies with his friends." This phrase is explained as "It is joyous to see two streams irrigating each other. It is wonderful to see a person who wants to become a fine person working hard with friends who share the same aspirations."
Our university's founder, Chikuro Hiroike, explained these principles as follows: "Reitaku means hanging in the sun's heavens, blessing and nourishing all things so that they may grow."

Founder Chikuro Hiroike and the goals of Reitaku education

The founder of our university, Chikuro Hiroike (Doctor of Law, 1866-1938),
We believe that the establishment of universal morality that transcends ethnicity and religion is essential to the realization of peace and happiness for humanity.
The thoughts of Eastern and Western saints, which can be said to be the heritage of humanity,
He aimed to create a "new scientific Moralogy" through interdisciplinary research into the various sciences that were developed at the time.
He wrote "A Treatise on Moral Science" (1928).

In 1935, he founded Moralogy College (the predecessor of our university),
Not just knowledge, but overall wisdom
We aimed to develop people who are "unity of knowledge and virtue."

We aim to foster a rich and caring personality, as well as to provide students with a wide range of specialized knowledge.
Contributing to the international community through practical language skills
The core of Reitaku education is an education that unity of knowledge and virtue with the aim of cultivating talented people.