Visi UK Petra

Summary

The transcript celebrates the journey and achievements of Universitas Kristen Petra (UK Petra) over its 60-year history. It highlights the institution's growth from national to international recognition, driven by strategic five-year plans since 1986. The speaker emphasizes UK Petra's new 25-year vision to become a leading Christian university that transforms society for God's glory. This vision is grounded in the dual mandates of cultural and evangelical missions. The message concludes with a call to embrace this God-given vision and work together towards its realization.

Takeaways

• 🙏 The speaker expresses gratitude for experiencing God's grace and for being united in the Petra Christian University (UKP) family.
• 🏫 Petra Christian University (UKP) has a long history, starting with strategic plans since 1986, each with distinct themes.
• 🌍 UKP has grown from a national to an international institution, producing over 45,000 alumni worldwide.
• 📅 In December 2020, amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, the new 25-year strategic plan for UKP was approved, focusing on becoming a leading global Christian university.
• 🎯 The new vision aims for UKP to be a prominent Christian university that transforms society for the glory of God.
• 🕊️ The vision is rooted in two divine mandates: the cultural mandate (to develop and restore creation) and the Great Commission (to spread the Gospel).
• 🏛️ UKP was founded in 1961, and has since grown into one of Indonesia's leading private universities, recognized both nationally and internationally.
• 📖 The new vision is based on extensive discussions, prayers, and consultations, involving the entire UKP community and external advisors.
• 🚀 The vision emphasizes maintaining UKP’s identity as a Christian university while striving for global recognition.
• 💪 The speaker encourages the UKP community to embrace the vision as a divine mission, trusting that God will guide and empower them in this journey.

Q & A

What is the overall theme of the video?

The video discusses the history, vision, and mission of Universitas Kristen Petra (UK Petra), emphasizing its Christian identity, educational impact, and its goal to become a leading global Christian university that transforms society for the glory of God.

What is the significance of the year 1986 for UK Petra?

In 1986, UK Petra started developing strategic five-year plans, each with specific themes, which evolved into a broader vision for the university's future.

What is the new vision for UK Petra for the next 25 years?

UK Petra's new vision for the next 25 years is to become a leading Christian university globally that transforms society for the glory of God, with the phrase 'Leading Christian University that Transforms Society for the Glory of God' encapsulating this vision.

How did UK Petra develop its new vision?

The new vision was developed over a two-year period through a series of meetings involving all components of YPTK Petra, university leadership, and external advisors. It was officially adopted in December 2020.

What two mandates form the basis of UK Petra's mission?

UK Petra's mission is based on two mandates: the cultural mandate, which involves stewardship and restoration of God's creation, and the Great Commission, which involves spreading the Gospel and living according to God's will.

What role does UK Petra's Christian identity play in its vision?

UK Petra's Christian identity is central to its vision, as the university was founded as a Christian institution with the mission of fulfilling both the cultural mandate and the Great Commission, which shape its values and purpose.

What is UK Petra's goal in terms of societal impact?

UK Petra aims to transform society for the glory of God by contributing to the development of knowledge, technology, and the arts, while also fostering societal welfare and upholding Christian values.

How does UK Petra contribute to the national and global community?

UK Petra contributes to the national community by supporting Indonesia's foundational principles (Pancasila, UUD 1945, NKRI, and Bhinneka Tunggal Ika) and aims to produce future leaders with Christian values who will influence both national and global spheres.

What was the process for UK Petra to develop its new vision?

The development process involved multiple large and small meetings, prayer, debates, and collaboration over two years, involving key stakeholders from YPTK Petra, university leadership, and external advisors, all guided by Christian values.

What reassurances are given to UK Petra's community regarding the implementation of the new vision?

The community is reassured that since the new vision was divinely inspired and born from extensive prayer and discussion, God Himself will guide and empower UK Petra to fulfill this mission.