Seoul Theological University

Name

Seoul Theological University

Legal name

학교법인 서울신학대학교

Website

https://stu.ac.kr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1911

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education (Theological & Christian Studies)

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Christian Colleges with Theological Programs (EDAHAKAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Seminaries (Graduate Theology & Ministry) (EDAHAKAA), Denominational Theological Colleges (e.g., Catholic, Orthodox, Protestant, Evangelical) (EDAHAKAM)

Keywords

• Theological education
• Higher education
• Graduate seminary
• Ministry training
• Biblical studies

Headquarters

HQ city

Bucheon

HQ country

South Korea

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Academic Fees: Revenue from undergraduate and graduate tuition, including various graduate school programs (General Graduate School, Theology Graduate School, Counseling Graduate School, etc.)
2. Donations and Fundraising: Development fund contributions from alumni, churches (particularly Korean Evangelical Holiness Church), and supporters. Major donors include churches and church organizations
3. Government Funding: Support from Ministry of Education including University Innovation Support Project, RISE Project, and other government educational initiatives

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Seoul Theological University is a private Christian university that delivers higher education grounded in the Wesleyan Evangelical Holiness tradition. It offers undergraduate programs in theology, IT convergence, business, counseling, music, and humanities, alongside multiple graduate schools (Theology, Counseling, Church Growth, Sermon, Bible, Global Leadership Convergence). Its offerings are delivered through on-campus instruction, digital learning platforms (eCAMPUS, eROOM, CDDE), and lifelong education programs for the broader community.

Product overview

Seoul Theological University operates as a higher education institution offering digital learning and management platforms alongside traditional academic programs. The university's technology infrastructure includes 에듀클래스 (LMS) for online learning, eCAMPUS for student learning management, eROOM for comprehensive student services, and the STU Portal System as the central gateway to all university services. The 디지털원격교육지원센터 (CDDE) provides institutional support for digital education operations and training. These digital platforms are complemented by the university's library services, creating an integrated educational technology ecosystem supporting the university's mission of training Christian ministers and leaders based on Wesleyan evangelical holiness movement traditions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• 디지털원격교육지원센터 (CDDE): Center for Digital and Distance Education supporting digital and remote learning for faculty and students.
• 다누리컴버시티센터
• 지역인문학센터
• PRS센터 (공동체성경읽기센터)
• RISE사업단
• Bridge Community (웹진)

Products and services

• Undergraduate Programs (Theology, IT Convergence, Business, Counseling, Music, Humanities) Four-year undergraduate degree programs spanning theology, IT convergence (AI, data science, computer engineering), global business (management, tourism), counseling, social welfare, early childhood education, and Asian cultural content. Designed for high-school graduates seeking Christian-values-based higher education.
• Graduate Theological Programs (General Graduate School, Theology Graduate School, Counseling Graduate School, Church Growth, Sermon, Bible, Global Leadership Convergence) Graduate-level degree programs including Master of Divinity (M.Div.), Master of Theology (Th.M.), Doctor of Theology (D.Th.), and graduate degrees in counseling, church growth, sermon, Bible studies, and global leadership convergence. Designed for ministry professionals and graduate students seeking advanced theological credentials.
• Korean Language Education Program (International Exchange Center) Korean language education programs for international students and foreign nationals seeking to study Korean language and/or enroll in STU academic programs. Delivered through the International Exchange Center.
• Lifelong Education Center Programs (평생교육원) Continuing education and lifelong learning programs for community members through the university's Lifelong Education Center, including the Bucheon Life-long School, providing accessible non-degree educational opportunities.
• University Library Services (도서관) Academic library services with approximately 320,000 volumes supporting theological and general academic disciplines, including a specialized Missionary e-Library. Open to students, faculty, and researchers.
• Student Dormitory Services (생활관) On-campus student dormitory and residential life services for enrolled students.
• PRS (Public Reading of Scripture) Community Bible Reading Program Signature community-based Public Reading of Scripture (PRS) program promoting shared biblical reading and spiritual practice among students, faculty, and broader community, developed in partnership with G&M Foundation.

Quantifiable outcome

• 17,560 total graduates produced over institution history
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Hotel Management Association (호텔관리자협회)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 July 2026MOU signed between STU Anchor Business Division and Hotel Management Association to expand industry-academia cooperation in hospitality and tourism sector. Agreement aims to provide career opportunities for Tourism Management students and build regional talent ecosystem.
• G&M Foundation (G&M재단)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration partnership supporting PRS (Community Bible Reading) program development and overseas expansion. Foundation provides ongoing support for PRS initiatives including overseas workshops and program dissemination.
• Heilsong College (힐송칼리지)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic exchange agreement signed August 2023 for student and faculty exchanges between institutions.
• Missionary Bible Seminary (미주성결신학대학교)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic exchange agreement signed May 2023 for theological education collaboration.
• Bucheon City GovernmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerESG management joint practice agreement signed September 2023. Collaborative partnership for regional development and university-community engagement.
• CCCU (Council for Christian College & University)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMembership in global association of Christian colleges and universities since June 2017, providing networking and resource sharing opportunities.
• Various International UniversitiesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOver 40 sister university relationships including Simpson University, Azusa Pacific University, Millikin University, Kinki University, Heidelberg University, Tuebingen University, and others for student/faculty exchanges.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves13 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Yonsei University: One of Korea's most prestigious private Christian universities with roots in the Methodist tradition. Far larger scale but comparable in offering faith-based higher education across theology, business, and STEM disciplines, and competing for Korean Christian-affiliated students.
• Sungkyunkwan University: Historic Korean university with Confucian/Christian heritage and a major theological graduate program. Comparable as a private Korean university offering advanced theology degrees alongside comprehensive undergraduate programs, but at significantly larger scale.

Direct peers

• Soongsil University: Private Korean Christian university founded on Presbyterian tradition, offering undergraduate and graduate programs in theology, IT, business, and humanities. Highly comparable as a Korean faith-based university pursuing similar IT/diversification strategies and competing for similar student demographics.
• Kangnam University: Private Korean Christian university offering theology alongside social sciences and IT programs. Closely comparable in size, denominational affiliation model, and program diversification strategy targeting both seminary-bound and general students.
• Keimyung University: Private Korean Christian university with theological programs and comprehensive undergraduate offerings. Comparable denominational sponsorship model (Korean Presbyterian), similar enrollment scale, and parallel expansion into secular disciplines alongside theology.
• Chongshin University: Reformed/Presbyterian theological university in Korea with multiple graduate schools in theology, counseling, and ministry. The closest direct peer in operating specialized theological graduate schools (Th.M., D.Min.) with denominational backing.
• Sahmyook University: Private Korean university operated by the Seventh-day Adventist Church, combining theology with health sciences, business, and general education. Comparable in operating as a denominationally-affiliated comprehensive university with international student recruitment.
• Hanshin University: Private Korean Christian university (Presbyterian) located in Osan, offering theology, social work, and general undergraduate programs. Comparable in size, denominational sponsorship, and small-scale Christian university profile.
• Baejae University: Private Korean Christian university affiliated with the Presbyterian Church, offering theology alongside humanities and social sciences. Similar small-scale private Christian university profile competing in overlapping Korean denominational higher education market.
• Presbyterian University and Theological Seminary: Korea's premier graduate-only Presbyterian theological institution offering Th.M., D.Min., and Ph.D. programs. Direct competitor specifically for theological graduate enrollment in the same Korean denominational theological education market.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCCZ2rluT9Gfweml3JGGWCmA
• Facebookfacebook.com/stu1911
• Instagraminstagram.com/stu.official_

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries24 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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