It was originally founded in 1914 by the Anglican Communion and became a comprehensive university in 1994.

It is one of the most progressive universities in South Korea with an academic mission dedicated to the promotion of human rights, democracy, and peace on the Korean peninsula.

St. Michael's Seminary was founded in 1914 laying the groundwork for what would become, in 1994, Sungkonghoe University.

The school has been an active member of CUAC (Colleges and Universities of Anglican Communion) since it joined in 1995.

With a liberal arts college model, students are free to choose their own majors once they enter the undergraduate program.