Mission and Values | Soka University of America
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Mission and Values | Soka University of America
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Mission and Values
The mission of Soka University of America is to foster a steady stream of global citizens committed to living a contributive life.
Values Statement
Soka University is founded upon the Buddhist principles of peace, human rights, and the dignity of life. The curriculum is non-sectarian. Educational objectives are fostered at the university through the commitment to rigorous academic endeavors, free and open dialogue, and an appreciation for human diversity. Education is an integrating process in which students gain an awareness of the interdependence of themselves, others, and the environment. Wisdom, courage, and compassion — values treasured by the university — do not exist in isolation. They emerge in individuals as they learn the importance of service to others, to the natural world around them, and to the great cause of peace and freedom.
What do the mission and values of Soka mean to you?
Sarah Ali
Class of 2020
“Being a global citizen means recognizing the intersectionality of our world, and never assuming that our worldview is the only one to herald. There are more than just countries and cultures in this world—there are people and hearts and lives, and we have to learn from them.”
Linus Rueegger
Class of 2021
“Soka’s mission statement helps me be better. It reminds me this education, which I am so grateful to receive, is a tool I can use, not only to benefit myself but the nature and people around me.”
Akemi Akaiwa
Class of 2019
“The Soka values taught me that diversity cannot happen without realizing each other’s differences and respecting those differences.”
Principles and Mottos
University Principles
Foster leaders of culture in the community.
Foster leaders of humanism in society.
Foster leaders of pacifism in the world.
Foster leaders for the creative coexistence of nature and humanity.
University Mottos
Be philosophers of a renaissance of life
Be world citizens in solidarity for peace
Be the pioneers of a global civilization
The SUA Mission: Educating global citizens
Skip to main content
Mission and Values
The mission of Soka University of America is to foster a steady stream of global citizens committed to living a contributive life.
Values Statement
Soka University is founded upon the Buddhist principles of peace, human rights, and the dignity of life. The curriculum is non-sectarian. Educational objectives are fostered at the university through the commitment to rigorous academic endeavors, free and open dialogue, and an appreciation for human diversity. Education is an integrating process in which students gain an awareness of the interdependence of themselves, others, and the environment. Wisdom, courage, and compassion — values treasured by the university — do not exist in isolation. They emerge in individuals as they learn the importance of service to others, to the natural world around them, and to the great cause of peace and freedom.
What do the mission and values of Soka mean to you?
Sarah Ali
Class of 2020
“Being a global citizen means recognizing the intersectionality of our world, and never assuming that our worldview is the only one to herald. There are more than just countries and cultures in this world—there are people and hearts and lives, and we have to learn from them.”
Linus Rueegger
Class of 2021
“Soka’s mission statement helps me be better. It reminds me this education, which I am so grateful to receive, is a tool I can use, not only to benefit myself but the nature and people around me.”
Akemi Akaiwa
Class of 2019
“The Soka values taught me that diversity cannot happen without realizing each other’s differences and respecting those differences.”
Principles and Mottos
University Principles
Foster leaders of culture in the community.
Foster leaders of humanism in society.
Foster leaders of pacifism in the world.
Foster leaders for the creative coexistence of nature and humanity.
University Mottos
Be philosophers of a renaissance of life
Be world citizens in solidarity for peace
Be the pioneers of a global civilization
The SUA Mission: Educating global citizens