Governance

In terms of governance, the PCT has a general assembly, and only one synod (the Northern Synod); the presbyteries connect directly to the general assembly. It has 23 presbyteries and four districts.

Affiliated Institutions

The Presbyterian Church in Taiwan has a number of affiliated institutions.

Education

Universities and colleges include Aletheia University, Chang Jung Christian University, Mackay Medical College, and Mackay Junior College of Medicine, Nursing and Management.

The PCT has three theological institutions: the Taiwan Theological College and Seminary in Taipei (also known as Taiwan Graduate School of Theology), the Tainan Theological College and Seminary in Tainan, and the Yu-Shan Theological College and Seminary in Hualien. Secondary schools include the Tamkang Middle and High Schools and the related Suntek Elementary School in Tamsui, as well as the Changjung High School and Changjung Girls' Senior High School in Tainan.

Hospitals

The Mackay Memorial Hospital, Changhua Christian Hospital and Sin-Lau Hospital are affiliated with the Presbyterian Church in Taiwan.

Media

thumb|right|An issue of the Taiwan Church News, first published by Presbyterian missionaries in 1885. This was the first printed newspaper in Taiwan, and was written in [[Taiwanese Minnan|Taiwanese, in a Latin alphabet.]]

In 1885, the PCT published the printed newspaper in Taiwanese history, the Taiwan Church News (which was first called Taiwan Prefecture City Church News).

In 2004, the PCT established News Eyes Television, which aims to serve the Christians in Taiwan and abroad. At the same time, News Eyes Television also visions to be an anchor in global mission works.

See also

  • Reformed churches
  • History of Taiwan

References

  • Presbyterian Church in Taiwan (General Assembly)
  • Hsin-Yi Presbyterian Church in Taiwan (English Section)