The Christ's Disciples Training Seminary is a cross-denominational and cross-church theological institution in Taiwan. Founded by Elder Wu Yong in 1981, the school has developed into a Christian seminary offering programs for certificates, bachelor and master degrees. Its campus is located in Nuannuan District, Keelung City, Taiwan.
History In 1981, the "Christ Disciple Training Center" was founded by Elder Wu Yong. It was on Zhonghe Road, Yonghe District, Taipei County (formerly the Shuanghe Presbyterian Church in Taiwan).吳勇長老與神學教育 (Elder Wu Yong and Theological Education) ，date=：2015年2月7日 |author: 王良玉 (Wang Liangyu)，in《吳勇長老研討會文集》(Proceedings of the Symposium on Elder Wu Yong) p.80-87.轉化基隆 門訓學院在地建造工人 (Transforming Keelung, local workers trained by Christ's Disciples Training Seminary)，國度復興報 (National Rejuvenation Daily, 2012
In 1998, the school moved to Nuannuan District, Keelung City, and was renamed "Christ's Disciple Training College".
Initially, no degree certificates were awarded upon graduation or completion of studies. In 2001, the board of directors resolved to expand the academic system, offering master's, bachelor's, certificate, and continuing education programs, with degrees and certificates awarded upon graduation or completion of studies.門訓 首頒碩士學位 (First Master's Degree Awarded by Christ's Disciples Training Seminary) ，基督教論壇報 (Christian Tribune)，2004
In 2006, a Master's program in Biblical Studies was added.
In 2011, the school was renamed "Christ's Disciples Training Seminary".
In 2013, a "Master of Divinity" program was added.
In 2019, the Christ's Disciples Training Seminary held its graduation ceremony and presidential handover ceremony. Both the new president, Elder Jung-Hua Tu, and the outgoing president, Wang Liangyu, had served in the Church for over thirty years.
In 2021, Christ's Disciples Training Seminary celebrated its 40th anniversary.
Academic Programs and Courses The programs offered by Christ's Disciples Training Seminary include: Master of Divinity (M.Div.) Master of Pastoral Ministry Master of Bible Studies Bachelor of Pastoral Ministry Certificate in Pastoral Ministry Continuing Pastoral Education
Presents The former and present presidents of the seminary are: Name Term of OfficeWu Yong1981-1984Shao Zunlan1984-1986Wang Chuansheng1988-2007Wang Liangyu2007-2019Du Ronghua2019-Present
Campus Christ's Disciples Training Seminary is located in Nuannuan District, Keelung City, nestled beside Yuemei Mountain and bordering the Keelung River. The campus is also adjacent to a community park and activity center.
The school building covers an area of 1000-ping (approximately 333 square meters), within which are an auditorium, offices, a library, classrooms, a cafeteria, an activity center, and dormitories for students and staff.
See also Holy Light Theological Seminary, China Evangelical Seminary, Central Taiwan Theological Seminary, List of evangelical seminaries and theological colleges
References
External links Official website
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