Luther University () is a

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History

As part of the efforts to become a fully operational church and functioning place of training, Luther Theological Academy (LTA) was established in 1966 by Rev. Dr. Won-Yong Ji (1924-2012). This laid the foundation for what would later become Luther Theological University and is currently referred to as Luther University or commonly called "LTU". The LTU journey unfolded thus: * Luther Academy on March 5, 1966 * Renamed Luther Seminary on November 17, 1980 * Luther Seminary opened on March 1, 1984 * Designated a four-year, academic school on January 18, 1986 * Reorganized as Luther Theological University on December 5, 1997 * Changed name to Luther University on June 19, 2003 Recent Challenges Beginning in 2010, the school started to face challenges. This was especially related to the ability of the university to issue loans. The official designation became known as a "School of Education, Science and Technology, student loan restriction college. It was recognized as one of the top 30 schools to have this particular designation. In 2015, an evaluation by the

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rated the university in the lowest E group, resulting in the Ministry halting its monetary support and barring the University from all state-funded programs.

Campus Scenery

Nearby Locations, Education Facilities

Nam June Paik Art Center
* Gyeonggi-do Museum
Gyeonggi-do Children's Museum
* Sangal Station * GiHeung Station (Nam June Paik Art Center)\ * Sanggal Elementary School * Bora Elementary School * Singal High School

References

External links

Official website
Yongin Seminaries and theological colleges in South Korea Private universities and colleges in South Korea Universities and colleges in Gyeonggi Province Educational institutions established in 1966 1966 establishments in South Korea {{SouthKorea-university-stub