Seeking the depths of truth, expanding the boundaries of faith: In-depth research, growth, and dedication.
To deepen theological research, cultivate academic excellence, and promote the unity of institutions serving all churches.
TGTU Taiwan Graduate Theological Union is a local, innovative higher theological education institution jointly established by seven interdenominational theological education and research institutions in Taiwan. Through cooperation and alliance with the Asia Pacific Theological Union (APTU), it offers doctoral degree programs in Taiwan. It aims to create a dynamic platform for learning, research, and collaboration. We are committed to deepening theological research, cultivating academic excellence, and promoting unity among institutions serving the church. Our mission extends beyond education—we also strive to share resources, cultivate leadership, and respond to the unique challenges faced by member schools across different denominations, cultures, societies, and missions.
Through fostering collaboration, dialogue, and innovation, TGTU aims to equip the next generation of Christian leaders and support churches in promoting transformative ministry within the diverse context of Taiwan and the Asia Pacific region.
Keen analytical skills, practical wisdom, and a profound commitment to building a community of faith.
TGTU The doctoral program aims to provide theological researchers with a critical research space and equip graduates with the necessary skills and knowledge to become influential leaders in churches, academic institutions, and universal and civil society organizations. This program seeks to cultivate "organic intellectuals"—those with keen analytical skills, practical wisdom, and a profound commitment to building a community of faith, enabling them to practice the values of God's Kingdom in a globally interconnected world.
One of the key principles of this course is the pursuit of genuine Asian and Taiwanese theological knowledge. The theological and biblical framework shaped by the colonial system has long been replicated in the Asia-Pacific region, hindering the formation of truly Asian theological discourse and a unique Asian Christianity.
The abilities this course aims to cultivate：
• It is possible to understand and reinterpret the sacred texts themselves and their history of interpretation, and to use the challenges of the Asian context as a perspective and driving force for interpretation.
• They possess the ability to critically identify and reconstruct a colonial mentality, and can decontextualize, contextualize, and recontextualize theological truths.
• They possess the ability to analyze social, economic, and political systems and their ideological roots, and to use this understanding to construct theological perspectives that promote radical social transformation.
• Possesses a deep understanding of culture and its multiple interpretations, and is able to engage in dialogue with cultural traditions in an exploratory manner.
• It possesses the ability to lead a collective in exploring the meaning of life and to build an inclusive community that respects the inherent value of all created life—including nature and humanity.
• Cultivate theological sensitivity aimed at eliminating discrimination and oppose any form of discrimination based on gender, ethnicity, language, race, or class.
• Develop theological capacity to walk alongside disadvantaged groups, especially the poor, sexual minorities, and people with disabilities, so that theology can become a tool for promoting comprehensive social transformation.
• Possesses excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Possesses the ability to teach in both theological and secular academic environments, is competent in teaching at the graduate level and higher, and guides future scholars in their theological research journey.