United Theological Seminary
First Interdenominational Seminary in Kyrgyzstan
Currently we are admitting new students for the 2026–2027 academic year
Welcome to Christian Education and Ministry Program!
Theological education is not just about gaining knowledge; it is about spiritual formation.
We believe that true theology transforms lives. Our seminary unites followers of Jesus Christ from various denominations across Kyrgyzstan to provide them with deep biblical knowledge and to cultivate foundational theological thinking. Our program offers a holistic Christian education, harmoniously integrating academic, historical-theoretical, and practical approaches. Through this comprehensive training, we help students grow spiritually, fostering the formation of mature disciples who deeply know God and are inspired by the Holy Spirit for faithful service to the Church and society.
Term of study
- •Diploma - 2 years
- •Bachelor's degree – 4 years
Forms of delivery: part-time, evening (online) and on Saturdays (online)
Conditions of admission
- •Age from 18 years old
- •Recommendation from the church
- •Online application form
- •Digital Digital photograph - 3x4cm
- •Interview with the Admissions Committee
Attention Alumni!
This academic year the seminary is announcing an enrollment of students from among our graduates for the Bachelor's degree program.
With a three-year UTS degree, the duration of study is only 1–1.5 years. Form of study: correspondence, evening and distance (online).
UTS is officially registered with the authorized state body, holds membership in the European Council for Theological Education (ECTE), and is currently undergoing the accreditation evaluation process.
Contact usVision & Mission
Our Vision
A Christ-centered church, driven by God's vision, holistically impacting both the individual and society for His glory.
Our Mission
Through holistic Christian education, to participate in the formation of mature disciples of Christ who deeply know God and are inspired by the Holy Spirit to serve the church and society.
About the Seminary
The United Theological Seminary (UTS) is an evangelical Christian educational institution founded by five evangelical churches in Kyrgyzstan.
The purpose of the seminary is to prepare qualified ministers who have a solid knowledge of God's Word and are able to take responsibility in carrying out the great commission of Jesus Christ throughout Kyrgyzstan and beyond. The primary recruiting area was originally Bishkek and the surrounding region. With the opening of part-time learning and online forms of study, it became possible to educate students from all seven regions of Kyrgyzstan, as well as from other countries near and far. Since the foundation of UTS, students from Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, China, and South Korea have studied at the seminary.
The seminary has set out to provide Bible-based, experiential learning programs designed to build personal and communicative skills so that students can realize their aspirations to become more effective leaders in society in the areas of pastoral ministry, spiritual education, social ministry, and missionary work.
The Seminary is non-denominational and is designed to serve any non-denominational and denominational churches which have the need and desire to cooperate and if they abide by the Bylaws and agree with the doctrine to which the Seminary adheres. The Seminary aims to teach each student the skills of careful exegetics and hermeneutics, which enables them to give a correct and balanced assessment of the understanding of God's truths.
The seminary has a fairly stable national leadership and a national faculty, along with representatives from other countries. The governing body of the seminary is the Board of Trustees.
About Our Program
Basic Theological Education Program: Diploma in Christian Teaching and Ministry. Forms of part-time learning (4 two-week sessions per academic year, for the duration of 2 years) and evening (two semesters per academic year, for the duration of 2.5 years). A total volume of 96 credits.
The program includes such sections of theological education as biblical theology, theoretical and historical theology, spiritual formation, practical theology and final thesis projects.
The program is designed to prepare church ministry leaders capable of various areas of Christian ministry in the church and society.
The purpose of the program is to prepare ministers with knowledge of theoretical and practical theology, specialists in Bible interpretation and teaching, leaders capable of developing new leaders and with the ability to organize various church ministries.
Our Story
Since its inception, the Seminary has trained 325 graduates who are now leaders in the church and the community.
1996
In September 1996, local church leaders gathered to establish the United Theological Seminary and formed a preparatory working committee. The seminary was founded by five local Evangelical churches: "Grace," "Faith," "Hope," "Antioch," and "Southern."
1997
The Seminary began its full-time training activities. Governing bodies were formed.
1999
The first students graduated from the seminary.
2001
In June, the Seminary received registration from the Ministry of Justice of the Kyrgyz Republic.
2002
Special partnership relations with church leaders have been established in the city of Osh.
2008
The Seminary received a license from the Ministry of Education of the Kyrgyz Republic.
2009
The UTS distance learning program was established.
2013
The Seminary became a member of the Euro-Asian Accrediting Association (EAAA).
2014
Evening classes were organized.
2015
Special partnership relations with church leaders have been established in the city of Karakol, Issyk-Kul region.
2018
The full-time, evening and part-time Diploma in Christian Teaching and Ministry program received full EAAA accreditation status, and the Bachelor of Arts in Christian Teaching and Ministry program received candidate status for EAAA accreditation.
2020
Due to the pandemic, the Seminary began offering online training. The process of developing online courses for Seminary programs is continuing.
2025
The Seminary has become a member of the ECTE (European Council for Theological Education), a quality assurance network serving providers of Christian theological education in Europe and the Middle East. That same year, the 'Christian Education and Ministry' diploma program, offered in full-time, evening, and distance learning formats, received transitional accreditation from the ECTE.
2026
In the 2026–2027 academic year, ODS is celebrating its 30th anniversary.
Since its inception, the Seminary has trained 325 graduates who are now leaders in the church and the community.
The Seminary is non-denominational and is designed to serve any non-denominational and denominational churches which have the need and desire to cooperate and if they abide by the Bylaws and agree with the doctrine to which the Seminary adheres. The Seminary aims to teach each student the skills of careful exegetics and hermeneutics, which enables them to give a correct and balanced assessment of the understanding of God's truths.
The seminary has a fairly stable national leadership and a national faculty, along with representatives from other countries.
The governing body of the seminary is the Board of Trustees.
Our Creed
The UTS is committed to the fundamental truths of historic biblical Christianity:
There is one, eternal God—the Creator and Lord of the universe Who, in the unity of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, rules over all things according to His will and fulfilling His purpose in the world and the church.
Holy Scripture, in its whole, is inspired by the Spirit of God through the human authors and constitutes the revelation of God's truth to mankind. It is completely true and trustworthy in all that it affirms. Everything the Bible teaches, when correctly interpreted, we are to believe and obey. It is our ultimate authority in every matter of faith and conduct.
All human beings are created in the likeness of God himself and therefore have intrinsic value and equality before God. Human sin and guilt, since the fall, has made us the object of God's wrath and condemnation and led to our estrangement from the godly life, suppression of God's truth, and hostility toward God's law. God's love wants all to repent and be reconciled and not be judged.
Salvation from the guilt, punishment and all other consequences of sin was realized only through what Jesus Christ accomplished—his perfect obedience, substitutionary death, bodily resurrection, and exaltation as Lord. Jesus alone is true God and true man, the only mediator between God and mankind. There is no salvation through any other person, belief, process, or power. Every sinner is justified before God and reconciled to God only through the divine grace found through faith in Jesus Christ.
The work of the Holy Spirit is essential to a person's new birth and growth in maturity. The Holy Spirit strengthens and continually resides in the church, ensuring its constant renewal in truth, wisdom, faith, holiness, love, service, power, and mission.
There is one, holy, universal, and apostolic church, which is the body of Christ and to which all true believers belong. The vocation of the church is to worship God forever and to serve God in the world.
As the Father sent the Son out into the world, so the Lord Jesus Christ sends his church to participate in God's mission in word and deed. The church is called to: proclaim Christ; proclaim God's truth and the gospel of God's grace; nurture disciples in all nations; demonstrate God's character through responsive care for those in need; demonstrate the reality of God's kingdom through creative and sacrificial living, a community of love, seeking righteousness, justice and peace, and caring for God's creation.
As the Lord Jesus ascended to his Father, so will he return, personally, visibly, and in glory. He will raise the dead and bring salvation and judgment to their ultimate fulfilment. Then God will fully establish his kingdom and complete a new creation—a new heaven and a new earth in which there will be no place for evil and wickedness, no suffering and death, and in which God will be glorified forever.
Library
The UTS Library Book Collection
The seminary library provides readers with books, textbooks, periodicals, and other materials in Kyrgyz, Russian, English, and Korean.
Books are registered and catalogued in the UTS library, which helps in searching and finding books quickly.
The UTS library has more than 12,000 volumes. From time to time, the seminary organizes Bible Society exhibitions, presentations of new translations of the Bible or selected books of the Bible in which students and teachers are active participants.
The seminary acts as a customer for the books published and initiates translations of books into the Kyrgyz language. New books are regularly checked on publishers' websites, and the library receives newsletters with catalogues and flyers of new publications.
