Peru - Washington University Bible Fellowship
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República del Perú
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PERU
University Bible Fellowship – Washington Chapter
10th Anniversary Celebration
November 8, 2002
Presented by Belssi Chang
Content
Geographic Setting
Regions
Population
Ethnic Groups
History and Government
Universities
Missionary Work
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Geographic Setting
Borders Chile, Bolivia, Brazil,
Colombia, Ecuador, and the
Pacific Ocean.
Total land area of 1.28 million sq.
km. (3.5x size of Japan, slightly
smaller than Alaska).
Third-largest country in South
America after Brazil and
Argentina.
Ranks among the world's 20
largest nations.
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Geographic Setting
Continued
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Terrain: western coastal plain, high
and rugged Andes in center, eastern
lowland jungle of Amazon Basin.
Landscape: 50 mountains > 6,000
meters above sea level; 1,679
glaciers; 12,000 lakes of varying
sizes and depths; and 262 different
river basins.
Among the 5 countries with the
greatest biological diversity in the
world.
Regions
Peru is made up of 24
departments and one
Constitutional Province called El
Callao.
Main cities:
Coast: Arequipa, Callao, Trujillo,
Chimbote, Chiclayo and Piura
Andes: Cusco
Amazon: Iquitos
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Population
Current total Peruvian population is about 27
million:
52%
36%
12%
71%
29%
lives
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lives
lives
lives
in
in
in
in
in
the coast,
the highlands, and
the jungle.
urban areas and
rural areas .
50% (approx.) is under 21.
90% is Roman Catholic.
Around 6 million live in the capital, Lima.
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Ethnic Groups
Ethnic Groups:
45% Amerindian: Quechuas and
Aymaras
37% mestizo (mixed Amerindian
and white),
15% criollo (white),
3% Black, Japanese, Chinese,
and other
Languages:
Spanish (official)
Quechua (official)
Aymara
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History and Government
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Ancient Peru seat of several prominent Andean civilizations, most
notably the Incas
Inca empire captured by Spanish conquerors in 1533.
Peruvian independence declared in 1821.
20th century dominated by military rule, serious economic problems,
and guerrilla activity.
Dramatic turnaround and significant progress following
Return of democracy returned in 1980 and especially following
President Alberto FUJIMORI's election in 1990
New Constitution issued under his leadership in 1993; left power in 2000)
Government has 3 branches: executive (5-year term), legislative,
and judicial branches.
Current President: Alejandro Toledo (elected in 2001)
Universities
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Total of 78 Universities: ~416,000 students
33 Public Universities: ~246,000 students
45 Private Universities: ~170,000 students
53% Male, 47% Female
1.62% of total population
7.92% of 15-24 year old population
Major with highest enrollment: Education
Largest Universities (both located in Lima):
Universidad San Martin de Porres (private): ~32,000
Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos: ~25,000
Universities
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Continued
Universidad San
Martin de Porres:
Largest Peruvian
university
~32,000 students
Founded in 1962
Ranked among top 3
private universities
www.usmp.edu.pe
Universities
Continued
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Universidad Nacional Mayor
de San Marcos:
~25,000 students
Founded in 1551 by
Dominican Mission.
First university in American
continent.
School of medicine, law, and
letters and sciences have
functioned uninterruptedly
since its founding.
www.unmsm.edu.pe
Missionary Work
Periods:
1532-1822 (Roman Catholic Missions)
1822-1900 (Beginning of Protestant Missions)
1900-1940s (Protestant Missions Added)
1950s-Present (Growth Trends and Outlook)
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Mission Work: 1532-1822
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Roman Catholic Missions
Catholicism was brought by Spanish conquerors starting
around 1532.
Evangelization conducted through Franciscan,
Mercedarian, and Dominican dioceses.
The 17th century - "Peru’s religious century"
Canonization of two saints.
However 17th Century followed by religious decline.
Mission Work: 1822-1900
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Beginning of Protestant Missions
1822-24: Scottish educator/Bible society agent James
Thomson arrived in Lima
Carried mission work jointly with pro-reform Catholic clergy
1845: Catholicism becomes official state religion
Foreigners allowed to conduct Protestant services provided that
no Peruvians attended
1849: Anglican Church for foreign residents allowed
First Non-Catholic denomination in Peru.
Mission Work: 1822-1900 Continued
Beginning of Protestant Missions
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Continued
1877: Arrival of first US Methodists (little success)
1888: Arrival of Francisco Penzotti, Methodist Minister
1888-1896: sold Bibles, preached, trained leaders
1889: organized a Methodist Church
1890-1891: jailed for 9 months due to Catholic reaction
international scandal and support resulting in religious tolerance
law in 1915
1898: Seventh Day Adventists started mission work
Gained converts especially among Aymara Indians
Founded and operate respected university.
Remain second largest Protestant church in Peru.
Currently largest non-Pentecostal denomination.
Mission Work: 1900-1940s
Protestant Missions Added
1903: Wesleyans
1914: Nazarenes
1927: Baptists (first of several Baptist Missions)
1900-1930: John Ritchie (RBMU) developed successfully an
indigenous Peruvian Evangelical Church in Andes.
1930s-1940s: John A. Mackay (Free Church of Scotland)
evangelized university students in Lima
1940: Most Protestant churches and missions form National
Evangelical Council
As of 1998 still most representative Protestant Institution.
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Mission Work: 1950s-Present
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Growth Trends and Outlook
Wycliffe Bible Translators made Bible available in >30 tribal
languages in Amazonian jungle.
Faith Missions and Southern Baptists little growth.
Pentecostal churches largest growth (esp. among poor).
Evangelical Alliance Mission Radio station influential in opening
doors for significant growth in 1970s.
Mission Work: 1950s-Present Continued
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Growth Trends and Outlook Continued
1970-1990 violent political climate between military and Sendero
Luminoso (Shining Path) guerrillas affected isolated areas where
missionary efforts had been successful.
1990s – wave of Pentencostal renewal spread
Recently – significant evangelical growth among native Quechuas
and Aymaras
Many converts become active as lay missionaries, in North Africa,
Europe, the Middle East, and the United States.
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Dios
tiene
esperanza
para el
Perú!
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God
has
hope
for
Peru!
References
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http://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/geos/pe.html
http://www.peru.com/peruinfo/
http://www.latin-focus.com/countries/peru/peru.htm
http://ppn.home.cern.ch/ppn/up.htm
http://www.anr.edu.pe/
http://www.unmsm.edu.pe
http://www.usmp.edu.pe
D.B. Barret, et al. World Christian Encyclopedia: The World by Countries,
Religions, Churches, Ministries. Volume 1, Second Edition. Oxford
University Press, 2001.
A. S. Moreau, et al. Evangelical Dictionary of World Missions. Baker Book
House Company, 2000.
J. A. Siewert, et al. Mission Handbook: USA/Canada Christian Ministries
Overseas. Marc Publishers, 1993-1995.