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Founded in 1958 with the mission of nurturing leaders for churches, schools and society, Gangseo University transforms the world through student-centered education.
Founded in 1958 with the mission of nurturing leaders for churches, schools and society, Gangseo University transforms the world through student-centered education.
For over 60 years, grounded in Christian truth and love, Gangseo University has been dedicated to nurturing talent that 'explores and shares.' We envision growth through service, community transformation through our graduates, and continue to change the world through education.
"And what you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses entrust to faithful men, who will be able to teach others also."
2 Timothy 2:2 — University MottoNurture specialists equipped with hands-on, practical capability in their fields.
Cultivate world citizens who engage across cultures with openness and sensitivity.
Develop volunteers with community spirit and respect for every human being.
Gangseo University is a university founded on the spirit of Christianity. Its identity and mission go beyond being a mere institution of higher education — it is to become an educational community that realizes truth, love, and freedom within the will of God. However, Gangseo University now stands at a crossroads where the threat of crisis and the promise of opportunity coexist at the eye of an approaching storm.
I will lead the way, pressing through this storm to begin the change. There will no doubt be many difficulties ahead, but as president, I will always listen closely to the voices of our community members as we move forward. Built on a foundation of trust with our community, I will turn this crisis into opportunity, and work to build a university where every member grows together.
In every decision, every act of administration, and every policy, I will seek God's will, carry out my responsibilities with a spirit of prayer, and build a university where Christian values breathe and live across all areas of education, research, and industry-academic cooperation.
I will be a president who is honest before God and trusted before people — not merely in words, but in life; not merely in title, but in attitude. Through the '4-Strength 3-West Gangseo STRONG PLAN', I will fulfill the vision of "Glocal Gangseo University, Leading the Future Knowledge Ecosystem of Seoul's Southwestern Region", and I will absolutely realize a university where every member can live with purpose and happiness together.
Kim Kang
8th President of Gangseo University
From the Korean Christian Institute to Glocal Gangseo University — renamed four times, accredited, and rebuilt around a new generation of departments.
Missionary Lewis Haskell Cheshire (Choi Su-yeol) founds the Korean Christian Institute to train Christian leaders; Missionary A. R. Holton appointed first president. The Institute opens with the Departments of Theology, Christian Social Work, and Christian Education, enrolling 19 students.
Campus relocates to the current site in Gangseo-gu, Seoul; first class of 5 students graduates.
Officially approved as the Korean Church of Christ Theological Seminary — first president Dr. Daniel C. Hardin.
Official approval of Christ Theological College (1st President: Dr. Daniel C. Hardin).
Academic exchange agreement with Oklahoma Christian University (USA) — the beginning of today's global network.
Renamed Christ Theological University; academic exchange agreements follow with Harding, Lubbock Christian, Freed-Hardeman and Abilene Christian (USA) and Ibaraki Christian College (Japan).
Graduate School (PhD and master's programmes in Theology, Missiology, Counseling), Graduate School of Education and Graduate School of Social Welfare established — a comprehensive university.
Renamed Christ University.
Renamed KC University; Health Sciences (Nursing) track allocated 40 enrollment spots.
Renamed Gangseo University (19 April); academic structure reorganised into 7 departments including Theology, Business Administration, Social Welfare, Counseling Psychology, Contemporary Music, Nursing, and Food & Nutrition.
Institutional accreditation obtained.
Five-year accreditation in the Nursing Education Accreditation Evaluation.
Inauguration of the 8th President, Dr. Kim Gang, and the 18th Board Chairman, Jeong Seon.
Certified in the Education Internationalization Competency Accreditation Program (4th cycle).