Hansei University (Korean한세대학교; Korean pronunciation: [haːn.se]) is a mid-sized Evangelical Christian University located in Gunpo, South Korea. It is affiliated with Yoido Full Gospel Church.

Hansei University
MottoRighteousness, Truth, and Love
TypePrivate
Established1953
Religious affiliation
Yoido Full Gospel Church
ChancellorKim Seong-hye
PresidentKim Sung Hae
Location,
Websitehttp://www.hansei.ac.kr
Hansei University
Hangul
한세대학교
Hanja
Revised RomanizationHanse Daehakgyo
McCune–ReischauerHansegi Taehakkyo

History

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Hansei University Campus, Music Building

In 1953, Assemblies of God missionaries established the Full Gospel Bible College.[1] In 1997, the name was changed to Hansei University and became a fully accredited university by the South Korean government.[2]

Programs

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It has currently nine departments: Theology, Media and Communication Arts, Business Administration, Humanities and Social Science, International Language, Information Technology, Art, Design, and Nursing [3] The university is widely recognized especially for choral music. Regarded as one of the top choral music universities in Eastern Asia, Hansei University boasts a choral music faculty of six professor/conductors on top of its 40+ music faculty. The university is planning to open an international school for choral music in 2015/16. Composer Hyo-Won Woo has served on the university's faculty.

 
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Notable alumni

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ Ogbu Kalu, Alaine Low, Haig Kouyoumdjian, Interpreting Contemporary Christianity: Global Processes and Local Identities, Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing, USA, 2008, p. 159
  2. ^ Lee, Young-Hoon (2009). The Holy Spirit Movement in Korea: Its Historical and Theological Development. OCMS. p. 71. ISBN 978-1-870345-67-5.
  3. ^ "Home". hansei.ac.kr.
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