More often than not, a call to the ministry must be investigated before it is acted upon. These academic programs are often designed to prepare graduates to succeed in the daily duties of church ministers, as well as clarify a student’s calling.

The institutions of higher education included regular four-year colleges and universities. Education is taken very seriously in South Korea, and the country is home to several world class universities, many of which have exchange agreements with various foreign universities, and are a good way for foreigners to experience life in the country.