Program Overview

Introduction to the Global Institute of Theology

The Global Institute of Theology (GIT) at Yonsei University offers a comprehensive program in theological studies, providing students with a deep understanding of Christian thought and practice. The institute's faculty has strengths in various areas, including the history of Korean Christianity, the early church, patristic literature, medieval Christianity in Asia, and Christian monasticism.

Academic Programs

The GIT offers a range of academic programs, including:

• Old Testament Studies
• New Testament Studies
• Systematic Theology & Theology of Culture
• Philosophy of Religion
• Church History
• Christian Ethics
• Christian Education
• Counseling & Coaching
• World Christianity and Mission Studies

Church History Program

The Church History program at GIT is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the development of Christian thought and practice from the time of Jesus to the present day. The program is ecumenical in scope and seeks to aid reflection on the state of Christians in the world today and in the future.

Program Details

The Church History program has faculty strengths in the following areas:

• History of Korean Christianity
• History of the Early Church
• Patristic Literature (Latin, Greek, and Syriac)
• Medieval Christianity in Asia
• Christian Monasticism

Graduate students in the Church History program learn how to think critically and constructively about Christian history, while also being introduced to the fundamentals of academic research and writing. In addition to learning about the history of Korean Christianity, students are encouraged to cultivate an additional historical focus that aligns with the faculty strengths above.

Application Instructions

Applicants to the Church History program are encouraged to:

1. Specify in their applications which languages they are able to read, write, and/or speak, as linguistic training is an important part of historical research on Christianity.
2. Include a writing sample of at least 10 pages (20 pages for doctoral applicants) demonstrating their ability to construct an argument based on both historical and scholarly sources.

Student Life

The GIT provides a range of support services for students, including:

• Visa and Sojourn support
• Housing assistance
• National Health Insurance (NHIS)
• Student council and alumni association
• Gallery and event spaces

Regulations

The GIT has a range of regulations in place to ensure the academic integrity and quality of its programs. These regulations include:

• Academic regulations
• Admission regulations
• Financial regulations