Korea Presbyterian Theological Seminary(KPTS) facts for kids
The Seminary in 2012
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| Motto | Sola Scriptura,Solus Christus |
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| Established | 2012 |
| Affiliation | The Orthodox Presbyterian Church of Korea |
| Chancellor | Ha Seung Moo |
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Academic staff
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12 |
| Location |
Gyeonggido
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| Colors | Crimson |
| Nickname | Tulip |
| Website | http://www.kpts.or.kr |
Korea Presbyterian Theological Seminary (also called KPTS) is a special school in Seoul, South Korea. It was started on January 17, 2012. This school helps train people to become pastors and leaders in the church.
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About the Seminary's History
This seminary began in January 2012. It was created to be a training place for the Orthodox Presbyterian Church of Korea. It was the only school of its kind for this church.
The school offers different programs. These include courses for future pastors. They also have programs for church members and for pastors who want to learn more.
Special Features of the Seminary
This seminary has some unique features. It follows the beliefs of the historic Orthodox Presbyterian and Reformed churches. It also focuses on teaching students in small groups. This helps students learn very well.
Students who want to join must go through a careful selection process. They need to have a bachelor's degree from a regular university. A great thing about this school is that all students get free tuition. This means they do not have to pay for their classes.
The founder and chancellor of KPTS is Rev. Seung-moo Ha. The honorary chancellor is Th. D. Seung-mi Lee.
Study Programs Offered
The seminary offers several important study programs. These programs help students prepare for different roles in the church.
Programs for Future Pastors
- Master of Divinity equivalent program: This course is for students who want to become pastors. It teaches them about the Bible and church leadership.
- Master of Divinity equivalent program for Missionary language training: This program is also for future pastors. It helps them learn languages needed to work as missionaries in other countries.
Programs for Church Leaders
- Pastors re-training program: This course is for pastors who are already working. It helps them learn new things and improve their skills.
- Laity leadership program: This program is for church members who want to become leaders. It teaches them how to serve their church and community.
