Yu-Shan Theological College and Seminary

In 1946, Pastor Wen Rongchun, entrusted by missionary James Ira Dickson, established the "Taiwan Bible School" () to cultivate talents for indigenous missionary work. The school borrowed the agricultural training center in Fushi Village, Xiulin Township, Hualien County for classrooms. In 1949, the school moved to Xia Meilun aluminum company's employee dormitory and shared the building with the "Holy Light Handicraft Workshop" for classes. In the same year, the school was renamed "Taiwan Bible Academy" (). In 1957, the school moved to the mountain clinic in Guanshan Township, Taitung County, and was renamed "Yushan Bible Academy ()." In 1959, the school moved to its current location at Liyutan and was renamed "Yushan Theological Seminary" (). In 2024, the school hosted the annual conference of the Society of Asian Biblical Studies (SABS), focusing on biblical hermeneutics in indigenous perspectives. Scholars from over 17 countries participated, highlighting Yushan’s role in global indigenous theological education. ==Academic Programs==

Yushan Seminary offers a range of programs: • Undergraduate Degrees: • Bachelor of Arts in Religion, B.A.R. • Graduate Degrees: • Master of Divinity (M.Div.) • Master of Theology (M.Th.) • Master of Arts, M.A. • Doctor of Ministry, D.Min. • Extension Programs: • Lay theological education • Continuing education for pastors There were 223 students and 12 teachers in the 2024 academic year. ==Indigenous Engagement==

Yushan Seminary is deeply embedded in Taiwan indigenous communities: • Students and faculty represent multiple indigenous groups (including Truku, Amis, Drekay, Paiwan, Bunun, Tayal) • Worship services incorporate indigenous languages and rituals • Hosts events like “Indigenous Month” and “Ethnic Worship Celebrations” • Promotes indigenous biblical hermeneutics and theology. The total population of Taiwanese indigenous peoples is approximately 460,000, of whom more than 300,000 are Christians. Graduates of Yushan Seminary account for about half of all indigenous Christian missionaries. ==Leadership==

First president: Wen Rongchun (溫榮春, September 1946 - February 1949) Acting president (August 2001 - July 2002) and Ninth-Eleventh president (August 2002 - July 2022): Rev. Pusin Tali (布興‧大立). He was also appointed Taiwan’s first ambassador-at-large for religious freedom in 2019. ==Campus==

The school is located at No. 28, Section 1, Chinan Road, Chinan Village, Shoufeng Township, Hualien County, Republic of China (Taiwan), near the scenic Liyu Lake and surround by mountains. ==See also==