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International Theological Seminary

Founded in 1982, our mission is to equip teachers, pastors, & community leaders in Reformed theology

Internationally renowned for mission education, International Theological Seminary offers a variety of degree programs for graduate students. Students experience the "ITS Difference" and our strong tradition of excellence in the classroom and in the community. Outstanding and innovative academic offerings combine with a diverse campus community, the best faculty, and a central location in the city of El Monte to make it one of the nation's most desirable theological educational institutions.

04/06/2026

ITS seniors recently enjoyed a memorable spring break in Central California with Stephene Moseley and Larry Ballenger in the Student Life Committee! During the trip, the group stayed at a desert ranch house and engaged in activities from touring walking the Pismo Pier to worshipping together at Cambria Presbyterian Church.

They shared cultures through food and music, with the retreat concluding with a heartfelt prayer circle. Thank you to our Student Life Committee for creating such wonderful memories with our students!

04/01/2026

Dear ITS Community,

It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of Dr. Joseph Tong. He went to be with the Lord last week, surrounded by his family and friends.

Dr. Tong served as President of ITS from 1995 to 2008. Under his leadership, the Seminary grew in student enrollment and gained accreditations from Asia Theological Association (ATA) and the Association of Theological Schools in North America (ATS). After his presidency, he continued to teach and mentor many students.

He was a tireless preacher and teacher with great fervor for the Gospel. He never hesitated to minister wherever God called him. He made a lasting and indelible impact on both global missions and ITS, and he will be greatly missed.

Please keep his family in your prayers. Thank you.

03/19/2026

We are honored to be part of the Chinese Seminary Consortium Launching Service, marking the beginning of the Chinese Theological Leadership Consortium (CTLC) led by LOGOS Evangelical Seminary with 基督工人神學院 Christian Witness Theological Seminary , 創欣神學院 GETS Theological Seminary , International School of Christian Education, and International Theological Seminary . This is an exciting collaboration advancing the future of Chinese-serving seminaries and churches across North America.

With the support of a $10M grant from Lilly Endowment’s Pathways for Tomorrow Initiative, this partnership is tackling urgent challenges in pastoral leadership, faculty sustainability, and long-term institutional vitality. Through shared faculty resources, joint academic programs, and a commitment to developing 20 new Chinese-speaking theological educators by 2030, CTLC is building a stronger, more connected foundation for the next generation of leaders.

Rev. Paul Yang, Dean of the Chinese Program, and Dr. Jungwoo Lih, Dean of the Korean Program, attended on behalf of ITS, celebrating a vision rooted in collaboration, innovation, and lasting impact.

See more about the launching service here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8gUM0PKIsKk

03/11/2026

On March 4th, the presidents and faculty of the Korean Seminary Consortium––Grace Mission University (GMU), World Mission University (WMU), California Prestige University (CPU), and International Theological Seminary (ITS)––held a service of thanksgiving ahead of the launch of the Lilly Large-Scale Collaborative Project, “Revitalizing Asian American Seminaries Toward Pastoral Leadership.”

The project is being funded through the Lilly Endowment’s Pathways for Tomorrow Initiative, whose aim is to help theological schools strengthen and sustain their institutional capacities to prepare and support pastoral leaders for Christian churches. The four schools will work together to prioritize and respond to the most pressing challenges the congregations face, as they prepare pastoral leaders for now and into the future. As part of the project, ITS will develop a multilingual translation platform. We are very excited about this collaboration and the continuation of theological development!

03/05/2026

We were honored to have Dr. Amos Yong and Dr. Younghoon Lee speak to us for our annual Dr. Joseph Tong Reformed Lecture Series. The day was full of fruitful conversation and insights with our students, professors, and guest speakers.

02/05/2026

Join us for the Dr. Joseph Tong Annual Reformed Lecture Series: Reformed and Always Reforming: A Pentecostal Interpretation of Reformed Histories, Theologies, and Hermeneutics.

A physical on-campus gathering will be available with coffee, snacks, and lunch provided. For those joining virtually, a Zoom link will be provided.

Registration is required, and is available through the QR code or this link: www.tinyurl.com/reformedlectures26.

See you at the event!

01/21/2026

Last week, students and faculty gathered for our first Chapel of the winter quarter. We celebrated the beginning of the year with a sermon by Dr. Lee and praise in Hindi, Nepali, and English!

12/17/2025

The Church of the Woods has generously supported ITS students through scholarships as a partner church of our seminary. Their mission board recently invited us to share updates on ITS and our graduates. Evarate, Joshua, and Niran spoke about their faith journeys and ministry plans. We are grateful to Pam Nichols, Mission Board Chair, and Pastor Rod Akins for their warm invitation and hospitality. For many of the students, it was their first visit to Lake Arrowhead, and the time spent near the lake offered a meaningful moment of reflection and serenity!

10/27/2025

Regiser now for our Online Open House on November 3rd! This is an opportunity for prospective students and donors to learn more about ITS' mission, hear testimonials from our community, and have questions answered.

Scan the QR code or visit www.tinyurl.com/ITSopenhouse25 to RSVP!

09/24/2025

We began the academic year united in prayer, worship, and joyful celebration at Convocation. May the Lord abundantly bless this new year ahead!

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