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St. John's University (SJU) was a Christian university in Shanghai. It was founded in 1879 by American missionaries. After the founding of the People's Republic of China , the Communist government closed the university in 1952.
10 de may. de 2024 · Building ID: 1405: English name: St John's University: Chinese Name: 聖約翰大學: Address: 1541 FANWANGTU ROAD: Date Construction: 1879: Main Type: Educational ...
14 de ago. de 2011 · Saint John University. As the largest metropolis of China, Shanghai was the focus of development of modernity in China, including the development of Universities. Hidden behind Zhong Shang Park (the former Jessfield Park), in a curve of the Suzhou creek stands the old Saint John University, which used to be the most prestigious ...
St. John’s University is a missionary university established in Shanghai by the Episcopal Church in the United States in 1879 and existed for 73 years. It is the oldest missionary institution...
St. John’s University is the successor institution of the former St. John’s University and St. Mary’s Hall in Shanghai, two well-known education institutions founded in 1879 and 1918, respectively, by Bishop John Schereschewsky of the American Episcopal Church.
St John’s University, Shanghai. The Episcopal Church began an institution for boys in Shanghai around 1851. It was the foundation for St. John's. The school was founded by the Rt. Rev. Samuel Isaac Joseph Schereschewsky, Bishop of Shanghai, 1877-1883.
The mission-supported colleges and universities, and St. John's in particular were pioneers in introducing physical education to China. The first formal sports activities at St. John's were held on the lawn in front of the chapel on May 20, 1890, and by 1902 outdoor sports were very popular on campus.
