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| Yonsei and the Christian Spirit |
Major Programs |
Yonsei University Church |
Luce Chapel |
Global Ministry
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Yonsei and the Christian Spirit |
Yonsei University is an institution of higher learning founded on the principles of Christian spirit and strives to motivate its students to become contributors to the nation and humanity in the interests of truth and freedom. Yonsei's emphasis on "Truth" and "Freedom" in its founding philosophy and university motto is based on the Gospel of John. "Truth" here is understood to refer to not only the words of God, but also the research and teaching missions of Yonsei, whereby the university pursues excellence in research and a leading role in academic innovation. "Freedom," in turn, taken from the words of God, indicates a life of genuine freedom achieved through the pursuit of honorable thought and righteous action.
Founded upon the principles of Christian love and sacrifice, Yonsei hopes to instill its graduates with the motivation to pursue the study of truth and the spirit of freedom, as well as a responsibility to the nation and to the world.
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Major Programs |
| Chapel Services |
Two sessions of chapel services are held every day from Monday through Friday. Chapel for English speakers is conducted on Wednesday at 10 a.m. These services include prayers, sermons or lectures, music and various forms of experimental worship. All undergraduates must attend chapel services at least one hour a week for four semesters. Once a semester in May and October, a joint chapel service for all students is held. Graduate students, staff and dormitory residents also have separate chapel services.
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| Bible Studies |
 Faculty Bible Study (Wed. 4:00 pm ) |
| Staff Bible Study (1st and 3rd Tue. Noon) |
| Students Bible Study (Fri. 6:00 pm ) |
| YICF Global Bible Study (Tue. 7:00 pm ) |
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| Understanding Christianity Courses |
Undergraduates are required to take three credit hours of Understanding Christianity. Students can select from one of the following three courses that are offered each semester: Christianity and Contemporary Society, The Bible and Christianity, and Christianity and World Cultures.
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| Special Services and Retreats |
Services on Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Sundays; Commencement Ceremony; Retreat for All Faculty and Staff; Retreat for Students.
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Yonsei University Church |
| Yonsei University Church is the central place for the spiritual life of the Yonsei community. The ecumenical, non-denominational and community-based church is open to everyone. In a setting of academia, the University Church strives to fulfill the intellectual and spiritual needs of its members. The worship format is based on a traditional liturgy. The sermon is alternately given by prominent guest speakers and chaplains. A nationally-renowned organist plays the pipe organ, and the choir is mostly composed of music majors. Important Sunday programs include the Worship Service (11:00 am), that is simultaneously interpreted into English, Sunday School (11:00 am), Bible Studies (10:00 am), College Group Service (2:00 pm), and English Worship (5:00 pm).
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Luce Chapel |
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| The Luce Chapel was completed in 1974 by a generous donation from the Luce Foundation and subsidiary funding from the university. Won Il-Han Hall, the annex to the Luce Chapel, was completed in November 2006.
Luce Chapel is renowned for its beauty that implements modern architectural style, while displaying traditional Korean and Christian concepts. The building is used as the headquarters for the Office of Chaplaincy and hosts the sanctuary, prayer
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Global Ministry |
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| Each year, about 4,000 international students enter various programs at Yonsei. The Office of Chaplaincy works closely with the global community creating various faith-based programs for them, such as the following: |
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| Yonsei Global Service (Sun. 5:00 pm, Luce Chapel) |
YGS is a global Christian community for not only international students and faculty but also the Korean community. This church body was established on Yonsei's founding principles of truth and freedom, bringing together different people and cultures under the banner of Christ.
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| Yonsei International Christian Fellowship (Tues. 7:00 pm, Luce Chapel) |
YICF is a campus ministry of international and regular students coming together for contemporary praise and worship followed by a message and fellowship.
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Office of Chaplaincy, Yonsei University 50 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemoon-gu, Seoul ,
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| Tel: (82-2)2123-2036~8 Fax: (82-2)392-1131 |
Homepage: http://chaplain.yonsei.ac.kr |
E-mail: chaplain@yonsei.ac.kr |
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