Pyeongtaek University

Coordinates: 36°59′42″N 127°07′59″E / 36.995°N 127.133°E / 36.995; 127.133
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Pyeongtaek University
ArthurTappan Pierson
Pierson Memorial Building
Professors of theology

Pyeongtaek University (Korean평택대학교; Hanja平澤大學校) is a private research university located in Pyeongtaek, South Korea. Originating at Pierson Memorial Union Bible Institute in 1912, Pyeongtaek University is one of the oldest universities in South Korea.

History

Pierson Memorial Union Bible Institute was established according to the will of Dr. Arthur Tappan Pierson October 15, 1911. On December 29, 1980 Dr. Ki-Hung Cho applied and received juridical authorization to establish Pierson Memorial Institute Foundation and Pierson Bible Seminary raised to the status of a four-year formal school. On March 1, 1984 the school changed its name to Pierson College, and on March 1, 1996 Pierson University changed its name to Pyeongtaek University and Dr. Ki-Hung Cho inaugurated as the first president of Pyeongtaek University.[1] In 2023 the President is LEE, Dong-Hyun.[2]

Pictures

  • Pyeongtaek University Pictures
  • Pyeongtaek University Library
    Pyeongtaek University Library
  • Arthur Tappan Pierson Museum
    Arthur Tappan Pierson Museum
  • Delavan Pierson Room
    Delavan Pierson Room
  • Centennial celebration tower of Pyeongtaek University
    Centennial celebration tower of Pyeongtaek University
  • 평택대학교 100주년 기념탑
    평택대학교 100주년 기념탑
  • Pyeongtaek University Library
    Pyeongtaek University Library
  • 평택대학교 도서관과 기숙사 건물
    평택대학교 도서관과 기숙사 건물
  • Graduate Building of Pyeongtaek University
    Graduate Building of Pyeongtaek University

Footnotes

  1. ^ "PYEONGTAEK UNIVERSITY". Archived from the original on April 12, 2015.
  2. ^ "Welcome to Pyeongtaek University!". Archived from the original on February 14, 2022.

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36°59′42″N 127°07′59″E / 36.995°N 127.133°E / 36.995; 127.133