Asia United Theological University

What Asia United Theological University does

Asia United Theological University (아세아연합신학대학교, ACTS) is a private theological higher-education institution founded in 1974 under the Asia Pacific Evangelistic Association for the purpose of training Christian leaders and missionaries across Asia. The university operates a main residential campus in Yangpyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do, and a Seoul administrative office in Seodaemun-gu, delivering undergraduate programs in Theology, Mission Studies (with English and Chinese tracks), Christian Education, and Counseling, alongside six graduate schools (General, Theological, Mission, Education, Counseling, and Multicultural Education Welfare). The Academy of International Graduate Studies (AIGS) supports international and missionary students through Korean-language and cultural preparation programs, with recruitment reach spanning Asia, Southeast Asia, and Africa.

Revenue is generated primarily through subscription-style tuition fees across degree programs and semester-based dormitory fees (520,000 KRW regular semester, 350,000 KRW winter, 35,000 KRW/week short-term, 70,000 KRW for two-week seasonal intensives), supplemented by continuing-education offerings such as Timothy Leadership Training and Greek/Hebrew language intensives. Go-to-market is event-driven through regular, early, and transfer admissions, with prospective students sourced from church networks, missionary organizations, alumni referrals, and inbound international recruitment via AIGS.

The technology stack is built around a unified digital campus: an in-house LMS (e-강의실), the ACTS-IN integrated information system for enrollment, registration, and dormitory applications, Google Classroom as the primary online learning platform, Zoom for remote instruction, MS Office 365 for productivity, and a staffed remote IT support service (031-770-7775). Physical services include a school-bus network from Seoul-area pickup points (Jamsil, Gangbyeon, Gwangnaru) plus a shuttle between Asin Station and the Yangpyeong campus, and on-campus dormitories with separate facilities for male, female, and international students.

Name

Asia United Theological University

Legal name

아세아연합신학대학교

Website

https://acts.ac.kr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Asia United Theological University (ACTS) is a private South Korean theological university founded in 1974 that trains Christian leaders and missionaries through undergraduate, graduate, and international (AIGS) programs, generating revenue from tuition and on-campus dormitory fees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Theological Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Theological Universities & Pontifical Universities (EDAHAKAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Missionary Training Colleges & Schools (EDAHAKAF), Christian Colleges with Theological Programs (EDAHAKAG), Denominational Theological Colleges (e.g., Catholic, Orthodox, Protestant, Evangelical) (EDAHAKAM)

Keywords

• Theological education
• Graduate theological studies
• Christian leadership training
• Mission studies programs
• Korean language education

Headquarters

HQ city

Yangpyeong-gun

HQ country

South Korea

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: Undergraduate and graduate tuition for theological education programs including Theology, Mission Studies, Christian Education, and Counseling departments
2. Dormitory Fees: Semester-based dormitory accommodation fees; 520,000 KRW per semester for regular term, 350,000 KRW for 10-week winter break, 35,000 KRW per week for short-term stays
3. Graduate School Tuition: Various graduate programs including General Graduate School, Theological Graduate School, Mission Graduate School, Education Graduate School, and Multicultural Education Welfare Graduate School

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Asia United Theological University delivers Christian theological higher education from undergraduate to doctoral levels across departments including Theology, Mission Studies, Christian Education and Counseling, Mission English, and Mission Chinese. The university provides on-campus dormitory accommodation integrated with spiritual formation programs, Korean language education for international students through its AIGS center, and continuing education programs for working ministers and missionaries. It also operates digital learning infrastructure via its LMS, ACTS-IN information system, and Google Classroom platform.

Product overview

Asia United Theological University operates a unified digital campus ecosystem consisting of its LMS (e-강의실/LMS at lms.acts.ac.kr), a comprehensive information system (ACTS-IN), Google Classroom integration, and a remote IT support service (원격지원). These systems support core academic functions including course delivery, assignment management, enrollment, grades, and dormitory applications. Physical support services include school bus and shuttle bus transportation, and on-campus dormitory facilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AIGS: International Education Center offering Korean language programs and international student services.
• ACTS-IN
• e-강의실 (LMS)

Products and services

• Undergraduate Theology Department (신학과) A four-year undergraduate degree program in Theology preparing students for pastoral ministry and Christian service. Offered to prospective undergraduate students.
• Undergraduate Mission and Culture Welfare Department (선교문화복지학과) Undergraduate degree program combining mission studies, cultural engagement, and welfare-focused theological training for students pursuing cross-cultural ministry careers.
• Undergraduate Christian Education and Counseling Department (기독교교육상담학과) Undergraduate degree program focused on Christian education methods and counseling training for students preparing for educational and pastoral counseling roles in churches and Christian organizations.
• Undergraduate Mission English Department (선교영어학과) Undergraduate degree program combining theological education with English-language skills for students preparing for English-speaking mission fields and cross-cultural ministries.
• Undergraduate Mission Chinese Department (선교중국어학과) Undergraduate degree program combining theological education with Chinese-language skills for students preparing for ministry in Chinese-speaking regions and cross-cultural contexts.
• General Graduate School (일반대학원) Master's and Doctoral level graduate theological programs for advanced ministry leadership and academic scholarship across multiple theological disciplines.
• Theological Graduate School (신학대학원) Master's and Doctoral level programs specializing in theological disciplines for students preparing for academic theology, senior pastoral leadership, and seminary teaching.
• Mission Graduate School (선교대학원) Graduate school programs specializing in mission studies and cross-cultural ministry preparation for students pursuing missionary and intercultural leadership roles.
• Education Graduate School (교육대학원) Graduate level programs in Christian education for students seeking advanced qualifications for teaching and educational leadership in church and mission contexts.
• Counseling Graduate School (상담대학원) Graduate level programs in Christian counseling for students preparing for pastoral counseling, clinical work, and therapeutic ministry roles.
• Multicultural Education Welfare Graduate School (다문화교육복지대학원) Graduate level programs specializing in multicultural education and welfare for students preparing for multicultural ministry and welfare-focused work in diverse communities.
• Academy of International Graduate Studies / AIGS International Education Center Korean language and cultural studies program serving international students including missionary children, providing language preparation and cultural orientation for further theological study or ministry work.
• On-campus Dormitory (학생생활관) Semester-based on-campus dormitory accommodation including 520,000 KRW per 16-week semester (regular term), 350,000 KRW per 10-week winter term, and 35,000 KRW per week/7,000 KRW per day for short stays. Includes spiritual training programs and community living support.
• School Bus and Shuttle Bus Service (스쿨버스 및 셔틀버스 서비스) Scheduled school bus service from Seoul-area pickup points (Jamsil, Gangbyeon, Gwangnaru) to the Yangpyeong campus plus a shuttle bus between Asin Station and the campus. Available to enrolled students.
• Continuing Education / Lifelong Education Programs (평생교육원) Continuing and lifelong education programs including Timothy Leadership Training and seasonal intensive courses in Biblical languages (Greek and Hebrew) for church leaders, missionaries, and working ministers, including a 2-week seasonal program priced at 70,000 KRW.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• 양평교육지원청 (Yangpyeong Education Support Agency)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 May 2026Education cooperation MOU signed for strengthening education collaboration foundation. Partnership includes operation of courses for high school students under Yangpyeong Education Support Agency.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Fuller Theological Seminary: Large, globally established multi-denominational seminary offering degrees in theology, mission, and intercultural studies. Comparable in mission focus and graduate-level theological training, with much larger international footprint.
• Princeton Theological Seminary: Major mainstream theological seminary with comprehensive graduate programs. Comparable in theological education scope and university-affiliated structure, though much larger and broader in denomination.
• Dallas Theological Seminary: Established graduate theological seminary with global online and residential programs. Comparable in theological curriculum but operates at significantly larger scale and broader international reach.

Regional players

• China Graduate School of Theology: Graduate theological school focused on Chinese and Asian ministry contexts. Comparable in graduate theological training for Asian Christian leaders, serving a different geographic base.
• Asian Theological Seminary (Philippines): Asian theological seminary training leaders for ministry across Asia, similar evangelical mission focus. Comparable in regional mission training mandate but operates in a different country.
• Hansung University (Korea): Korean private university with theological and Christian education programs. Comparable in private religious higher education positioning though broader in academic scope.

Others

• Tyndale University (Canada): Christian university in Canada offering theology and mission-focused degree programs. Comparable in Christian higher education mission and program types, though located in a different continent.
• BA Benson Institute: Asian-based evangelical leadership development institution. Comparable in cultivating Asian Christian leaders and missionaries, though primarily non-degree in format.

Direct peers

• Seoul Theological University: Korean private theological university offering undergraduate and graduate theology programs. Most direct domestic peer, serving the same Christian student base with overlapping denominational programs.
• Chongshin Theological Seminary: Major Korean conservative evangelical seminary with graduate theological programs, faculty of mission studies, and international student recruitment. Directly comparable in mission and program scope.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCA25An5Hg7M1hBjlstaX5dA
• Facebookfacebook.com/acts.ac.kr
• Instagraminstagram.com/acts_official_
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/%EC%95%84%EC%84%B8%EC%95%84%EC%97%B0%ED%95%A9%EC%8B%A0%ED%95%99%EB%8C%80%ED%95%99%EA%B5%90

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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