Sungkyul University

Sungkyul University
성결대학교
TypePrivate
EstablishedSeptember 20, 1962 (1962-09-20)
Religious affiliation
Korean Holiness Church of Jesus
PresidentKim Sang-sik
Academic staff
201 (2017)[1]
Students4,973 (2017)
Location37°22′45″N 126°55′45″E / 37.3793°N 126.9292°E / 37.3793; 126.9292
Websitewww.sungkyul.ac.kr/skueng/index.do
Sungkyul University
Hangul
성결대학교
Hanja
聖潔大學校
Revised RomanizationSeonggyeol Daehakgyo
McCune–ReischauerSŏngkyŏl Taehakkyo

Sungkyul University (SKU; Korean성결대학교) is a private Protestant university in Anyang, South Korea. As of 2021, it operates a total of 30 departments under seven colleges. It is a member of the Korean Council for University Education.

History

On September 20, 1962, Pastor Kim Eung-jo founded the Sungkyul Theological Seminary, which was operated by the Korean Holiness Church of Jesus. It was originally located in Seodaemun District of Seoul, but moved to the Jongno District in November of the following year. In 1966, it was given the status of a four year university.[2] In 1975, it moved to its current location in Anyang, becoming the first general university in the city.

Notable alumni

References

  1. ^ "성결대학교". terms.naver.com (in Korean). Retrieved 5 January 2025.
  2. ^ "성결대학교". Doosan Encyclopedia (in Korean). Retrieved 6 January 2025.