Asia LIFE University also known as
Gospel Theological Seminary is a
Christian
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university in
Daejeon
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,
Korea
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Asia LIFE University is based on the foundations of the Pentecostal and evangelical theology with emphasis on the
Four Square Gospel
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History
The church has its origins in a vision of " ...
of
salvation
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,
Spirit-baptism,
healing
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and
return of Christ
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. Gospel Theological Seminary, as it was known before, strives to educate Christian leaders who are dedicated to the evangelical ministry.
Religious objectives
*To train people to be competent and experienced as faithful Christian leaders whose doctrine is rooted in the Pentecostal theology.
*To train people to be leaders who seek to live out the Word under the Lordship of Jesus Christ.
*To train people to be talented as international Christian leaders who take the leadership of the world missions with the help of an education. An education that allows theological exchanges worldwide with lectures conducted in English and Korean.
*To train people to be leaders of small groups.
*To train people to be theologists and leaders who are committed, and contribute themselves, to the development of theology and knowledge.
Areas of study
*Spiritual Theology
*Biblical Theology (Old Testament/New Testament)
*Missiology
*Systematic Theology
*Historical Theology
*Practical Theology
*Pastoral Counseling
See also
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List of colleges and universities in South Korea
This is a list of institutions of higher education in South Korea.
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*Agricultural Cooperative College – Goyang, Gyeonggi
*Ajou Motor College – Boryeong, South Chungcheong
* Ajou University – Suwon, Gyeonggi
*Andong I ...
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Education in South Korea
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