Luther University

Luther University is a private university located in Giheung-gu, Yongin, South Korea. The website is www.ltu.ac.kr[1]

Luther University
루터대학교
TypePrivate
Established1966
PresidentKwon, Deok-chil
Academic staff
21 (2017)
Administrative staff
24 (2017)
Undergraduates381 (2017)
Postgraduates35 (2017)
Location
Yongin, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
Websitewww.ltu.ac.kr
Luther University
Hangul
Hanja
루터大學校
Revised RomanizationRuteo Daehakgyo
McCune–ReischauerRut'ŏ Taehakkyo

History

As part of the efforts to become a fully operational church and functioning place of training, Luther Theological Academy (LTA) was established in 1966 by Rev. Dr. Won-Yong Ji (1924-2012).[2] This laid the foundation for what would later become Luther Theological University and is currently referred to as Luther University or commonly called "LTU"

  • Luther Academy on March 5, 1966
  • Renamed Luther Seminary on November 17, 1980
  • Luther Seminary opened on March 1, 1984
  • Designated a four-year, academic school on January 18, 1986
  • Reorganized as Luther Theological University on December 5, 1997
  • Changed name to Luther University on June 19, 2003

Recent Challenges Beginning in 2010 the school started to face challenges. This was especially related to the ability of the university to issue loans. The official designation became known as a "School of Education, Science and Technology, student loan restriction college. It was recognized as one of the top 30 schools to have this particular designation.[3] In 2015, an evaluation by the Ministry of Education rated the university in the lowest E group, resulting in the Ministry halting its monetary support and barring the University from all state-funded programs.[4]

Nearby Locations, Education Facilities

Nam June Paik Art Center

Gyeonggi-do Museum

Gyeonggi-do Children's Museum

Sangal Station

GiHeung Station (Nam June Paik Art Center)\

Sanggal Elementary School

Bora Elementary School

Singal High School

References
  1. "Asia - International Lutheran Council". International Lutheran Council. Retrieved 2018-03-18.
  2. "Cherishing the Memory of Dr. Won-Yong Ji". Concordia Theology. 2013-01-21. Retrieved 2018-03-18.
  3. http://news.khan.co.kr/kh_news/khan_art_view.html?artid=201009071131231&code=940401
  4. Yoon Min-sik (2015-08-31). "Ministry to reduce funding for 66 colleges". The Korea Herald. Retrieved 2015-09-01.



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