Presbyterian College and Theological Seminary

[EduCativ]

In 1901, when the people were crying out "we have nowhere to go" as the nation was losing sovereignty and hope, God made way for Pyeongyang Theological Seminary, which grew into the Presbyterian University Theological Seminary. Now, at the beginning of the twenty-first century, at this time of yet another crisis, we deeply desire to answer God's calling and to be used as His instrument once again.
Missionary Moffett began teaching Chong-Sub Kim and Ki-Chang Pang at his home in Pyongyang in 1901. And in 1903, the Presbyterian Council decided to start theological education in Korea officially. Missionaries from each Presbyterian synod went to Pyongyang to teach a course designed to give three months of study and nine months of ministry in five years. In June of 1907, the first class of seven students graduated from the theological course, and among them were the first ordained pastors of Korea: Sun-Joo Kil, Suk-jin Han, and Ki-Pung Lee.
The purpose of Presbyterian University and Theological Seminary, a theological educational institution of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church of Korea, under the aegis of the Department of Education of the Republic of Korea, is to provide higher education through nurturing leaders and ministers of the church in the foundation of biblical theology, in adherence to the confessions of faith and Constitution of the Presbyterian Church. To proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ and to embody the Kingdom of God. To cultivate leaders and ministers who will serve the church, the society, and the nation. Training for piety, Pursuing academic excellence, Practising the Gospel.
We have a dream to see the kingdom of God realized here and now through the proclamation of the gospel. For that dream, we will devote ourselves to training piety, cultivating scholarship, and practicing the gospel to equip the PUTS community as workers of the kingdom of God and edify the church as a herald of the kingdom of God. Above all, we are determined to love the church, this nation, and the world in faith, truth, and deed. We, the PUTS community, cordially invite you to this exciting and glorious call to work for the kingdom of God.

View full university