An Introduction of HOLY LIGHT

THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY

Our MISSION

Holy Light Theological Seminary is a Free Methodist

Seminary with an Evangelical Wesleyan tradition. The mission of the Seminary is to:

Equip pastors and ministers for the church of God

Proclaim Christ’s salvationPlant and develop the

Chinese churchesTrain Christians and lay

leaders

Our VISIONOur vision is to serve the

Church of Jesus Christ by preparing

men and women called to fulfill Christ’s Great

Commission as effective and spiritually mature

pastors, teachers, missionaries, church

planters and church leaders

around the world.

Our CORE VALUES We value the Bible as God’s inspired, authoritative inerrant Word and that all teaching is biblically based and historically grounded.

We value Christ-centeredness, committed to Jesus Christ, as Son of God, Savior and Lord.

We value a theological education that results in changed lives, so that those who were trained are not merely learned, but are dependable, responsible servants of God.

We value the privilege and obligation for Christian to live a holy life, sharing the character and nature of the Holy Triune God.

Our CORE VALUES

We value each individual as a person of sacred worth in the image of God, knowing that they find their truest fulfillment in Christian community.

We value the capacity for learning as a distinctive gift from God, and excellence in learning as vital for the servant of God.

We value the vision of a world that is ripe for God’s harvest, knowing that winning the lost, disciplining the believer, and sanctifying the called should engage our deepest spiritual passion.

Our HERITAGE & DEVELOPMENTIn 1955, James H. Taylor II, grandson of James Hudson Taylor (founder, China Inland Missions) establishedHoly Light Theological Seminary.

The Seminary is affiliated with the China Free Methodist Church in Taiwan, and serves all denominations.

Currently, Holy Light

has over 1000 graduates serving mostly in Taiwan,

other Asian countries,

North America, Europe,

Australia and New Zealand.

Our HERITAGE & DEVELOPMENT

Our LOCATIONThe Seminary is

strategically located in Kaohsiung, the largest port city in southern Taiwan.

Holy Light enjoys the benefits of a city with growing industry and international trade market; therefore, providing students with global perspectives and cross-cultural

exposure.

Academic Training– through biblical, theological, historical,

practical ministry and missions courses, students are trained for effective

ministry to the church and the world.

Master of DivinityMaster of Arts in Biblical StudiesMaster of Arts in Christian StudiesGraduate Certificate

A HOLISTIC Education

A HOLISTIC Education

Spiritual Formation– through corporate worship,

prayer, small group interactions and personal devotional life, students are nurtured and prepared for spiritual leadership.

A HOLISTIC Education

Practical Training

students serve in the local church under the supervision of the church leaders providing training in various aspects of ministry.

ACCREDITATION

Holy light Theological Seminary is an accredited member of the Asia Theological Association, an association composed of “theological educational institutions, committed to evangelical faith and scholarship, which are networking together, to serve the Church in equipping the people of God for the mission of the Lord Jesus Christ.”

In addition, Holy Light Theological Seminary is a member of the Association of Theological Seminary in Taiwan.

The program of the Seminary is strengthened bypartnership with six other seminaries in Hong Kong,Korea and the United States of America.

PARTNERSHIP

Our PRESIDENT’S CABINET

Susan YUVice President , Administrations

Dr. Daniel CHENPresident

Dr. Evan HSUVice President,

Academic Affairs

Our FACULTY

Dr. Evan HSUPastoral Ministry

Dr. Samuel PANPreaching

Dr. Daniel CHENDiscipleship

& Leadership

Dr. Jonathan LUBible Geography

Dr. David CLEMENTEMissions

Our FACULTY

Dr. Shirley HOOld Testament

Dr. Rebecca DOYLE Old Testament

Peggy CHENNew Testament

Dr. Lisa WEIMarriage & Family

Counseling

Dr. Lois FANGChristian Education/Wesleyan Theology

2011 STATISTIC & FACTS Degree program students: 178

Serving in 76 churchesAcross 18 denominations

Our FACILITIES

Front View Lobby & Front Desk

Our FACILITIES

Chapel

Classroom

Our FACILITIES

Li-Ching Memorial Library

Our FACILITIES

Book Store

Cafeteria

Our FACILITIES

Dormitory

Our FACILITIES

Guest Rooms

SERVING CHURCHES

Continuing Education Program – to equip church leaders and laities with Bible & specialized

ministry courses.

SERVING CHURCHES

Conferences, seminars and care ministries –

FUTURE Plans & DevelopmentsSan-Lin Campus:

8.2 hectares (20 acres) of land was purchased for the development of future campus

Therefore, if anyone cleanses himself from what is dishonorable, he will be a vessel for honorable use, set apart asholy, useful to the master of the house, ready for every good work.

2 Timothy 2:21(ESV)

HOLY LIGHT THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY