Salève Adventist Campus Introduction

Salève Adventist Campus is the Salève Adventist Campus in France, also known as the French Adventist University. It is the only French-speaking Seventh-day Adventist higher education institution in Europe and is affiliated with the Seventh-day Adventist Education Network.

Overview

Location: Located in Collonges-sur-Salève, Haute-Savoie, France, at the foot of the Salève Mountains, close to the French-Swiss border, overlooking Geneva and the Jura Mountains.

Student size: 400 to 450 students study here every year, and students come from more than 30 countries.

Teaching language: The main teaching language is French, and some courses such as the Master of Youth Ministry are taught in English.

History and establishment time

The school was established in 1921 at the foot of the Salève Mountains. Its predecessor was a missionary school operated in La Lineère, Switzerland from 1904 to 1921 Since its establishment, it has been the official training institution of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in southern Europe and Africa and French-speaking countries around the world.

School Strength

Certification: Accredited by the Seventh-day Adventist Certification Association since 1977, and has also signed cooperation agreements with the University of Strasbourg and Griggs University in Silver Spring, Maryland, USA, and has been approved by the French Ministry of National Education.

Faculty: It has a team of 80 professional teachers and staff dedicated to providing students with quality education and support.

Institutional Nature

Salève Adventist Campus It is a private, non-profit higher education institution.

Educational philosophy

Its educational philosophy is based on Christian values, aiming to cultivate students' knowledge and skills while establishing a life outlook based on Christian values, so that students can serve God and humanity and make positive contributions to society.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key laboratories: There are four research centers on campus, including the Allen G. White Research Center, the José Figols Research Center (Youth, Evangelism), the International Center for Public Affairs and Religious Freedom, and the Institute of Human Sciences, which provide important support for academic research and practice in related fields.

Key disciplines: Theology is one of its key disciplines. In addition, it also covers disciplines such as language, Christian counseling, and music.

Department settings

Mainly include the School of Theology, Language School, Christian Counseling School, etc., and also have education stages from kindergarten to high school.

Ranking

According to the 2024 ranking data, the school ranks 227th in France and 10083rd in the world.

Expenses

No clear tuition standards for the school were found.

Campus

The campus is located at the foot of the beautiful Salef Mountain, with a superior natural environment, providing students with a peaceful learning and living atmosphere. The campus has complete teaching facilities and learning places such as teaching buildings, libraries, and research centers. In addition, it is also equipped with sports facilities for students to use.