Founded in 1953, Korea Baptist Theological University is a private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Daejeon (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education of Korea, Korea Baptist Theological University (KBTU) is a coeducational South Korean higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Baptist religion. Korea Baptist Theological University (KBTU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. KBTU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, financial aids and/or scholarships, as well as administrative services.