Hapdong Theological Seminary



Hapdong Theological Seminary is a Presbyterian seminary in South Korea.

The history of Hapdong Theological Seminary began with its founding on November 11, 1980. Park Yune-sun was appointed as its first president. Originally located in the Gangnam District of Seoul, in November 1982, it moved to its current location in Suwon, Gyeonggi Province. Hapdong Theological Seminary upholds 3 pillars of school motto which are founded upon the Reformed faith. The school motto begins with a Korean word, "Barun," which means "upright," "correct," or (morally) "right" : "Upright Theology (God-honoring Theology), Upright Church (Christ-centered Church), Upright Life (Spirit-filled Life)."