연세대학교 선교정책의 종합적 구상과 실행 방안

Abstract

Since its foundation on April 10, 1885, Yonsei University has cherished the founding spirit of Christianity. Missionaries, pioneers, and leaders have managed Yonsei University's identity as a Christian university without forgetting for a moment. However, the secularization of the world is rapidly unfolding amid economic development, the rise of democratic consciousness, and the slowing of church growth, and all Christian universities, including Yonsei University, face challenges both internally and externally without exception. Under these circumstances, Yonsei University cannot give up or weaken the identity of a Christian university. At the same time, Yonsei University cannot deny nor overlook internal and external challenges. Now is the time for Yonsei University to reflect deeply on its identity and set a new direction. To this purpose, the researcher discusses what structural problems Yonsei University's missionary activities have, what direction the mission policy should be established to overcome these problems, and what system should be sought for the realization of the mission policy. This research will not only renew Yonsei University, a representative Christian university, but also provide a benchmark opportunity for other Christian universities.