Keimyung University has relationships with more than 400 research and educational organizations worldwide as well as one of the largest communities of international professors in South Korea.
The founding principle guiding their concerted efforts was to provide Koreans with higher education firmly anchored in Christianity.
It was moved to its current site at the Seongseo Campus in March 1993 to facilitate expansion into a much larger facility that meets the needs of the information age.
Equipped with multi-media functions and an advanced information retrieval network, the Dongsan Library is now the focal point for research activities of faculty members as well as students.
The history of the medical center began when American Presbyterian missionary Dr. Woodbridge O. Johnson arrived to Daegu on December 25, 1897.
Two years later, in 1899, he turned a small cottage that used to be occupied by servants into what he named American Pharmacy, and began to distribute medicine to local people.
[6] Since it was established on May 20, 1978, the Museum has devoted its efforts to studying the historical and cultural heritage of the local region with a special focus on Kaya, an ancient civilization that once flourished in Korea, but which left few records.
The seven round columns in the main chapel represent the 7 early churches in Asia referred to in the Book of Revelation in the New Testament.
The stained glass window depict the twelve disciples of Christ, the three Wise Men, the Ten Commandments, the judgement of Solomon and other stories from the Bible.
It serves as a hub for promoting independent learning and meaningful engagement, fostering interactions among students, faculty, staff, and the wider community.
Because Keimyung Adams' curriculum is based on North American and European norms, it is a popular school for exchange students.
Keimyung Adams also supports international students seeking a dual-degree from abroad; this program requires a four-semester residency.
[10] The cross-institution partnership has been reaffirmed by Polish leaders visiting South Korea, taking the time to travel to Daegu from Seoul.
Professors from Germany, Indonesia, Ghana, Ethiopia, USA, China, Mexico, Russia, Canada and New Zealand work in various departments of the college.
Departments The College of Education offers both academic and practical programs designed to train future secondary school teachers who can enhance the knowledge and ability of younger generations.
Alumni Former Faculty Members Current Professors Editors of Indexed Journals As of 2021, the following professors and staff of Keimyung University serve as editorial board members in prestigious academic journals published by Springer, Elsevier, MDPI, Taylor & Francis, SAGE, and South Korean academic societies.