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WHY CHOOSE THE TAIWAN GRADUATE SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY ?

The Taiwan Graduate School of Theology offers a range of courses across undergraduate, graduate, and research postgraduate levels.

• For students just beginning their academic theological journey, the Department of Theology offers a flexible study program at Bachelors level.
• In the Graduate School of Theology, students can build on their knowledge by studying toward a Master of Divinity (M.Div.), a Master of Arts in Religions (M.A.), or a concentrated 1-year Certificate in Theological Studies. These degrees are ideal for students wishing to pursue a career of service within the church, or those eager to build on their academic understanding of the core of the Christian faith.
• The Graduate School of Christianity and Culture offers degrees that are focused more on the practical dimensions of service in society and in church-based organizations. Students can undertake an M.A. in Christian Care and Counseling or an M.A. in Church Music.
• The college also offers opportunities for research-based postgraduate studies — the Master of Theology (M.Th.) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) — which will guide students into the world of creative theological exploration at the very highest levels. A number of our faculty also run research centers which offer an excellent setting for concentrated research in a particular theological field.
• Since the seminary is committed to the principle of lifetime learning, especially for those working in pastoral and ministerial roles, we also offer opportunities for these professionals to enhance their skills through a Master of Ministry (M.Min.) or Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.).

Our faculty and professional academic staff can help you find the degree path that is right for you.

 

Valuable integration with local churches

In their first semester in field education, all first-year seminary students are given opportunities to visit various churches and Christian organizations. In their second semester, students begin a practicum in local churches. Students at higher year levels are assigned to a church where they assist with ministry each Sunday. A special course in Supervised Field Education is offered to second-year M. Div. students and third-year college students, giving them a valuable opportunity to explore ministry-related issues under the guidance of local pastors.

 

A close and communal atmosphere

Since the seminary aims to train and nurture future pastors and church workers, much of our teaching focuses on cultivating the whole person. This means that we not only provide students with solid theological, biblical, and professional training, but also help them to mature in their church ministry, personality, and spiritual life. The college offers a supportive communal atmosphere where students and faculty live and work together, and can care together for the needs of the community. Students are assigned a faculty mentor to help them not only with their own spiritual formation, but to offer guidance for personal growth, and encouragement during their studies.

As for the development of students’ personality and spiritual life, we invite our teachers to serve as class advisors. We know that this close teacher-student interaction will not only enable teachers to gain better insights into the various aspects of students’ lives, but also provide students with needed help, care, support, and guidance. In addition, we also offer counseling to help students face any spiritual, emotional or relationship problems they may encounter.