Theological Library
The Theological Library is dedicated to collecting, preserving, and managing an extensive range of academic and research materials essential for training the clergy who will lead the future of the Korean church. Over 67% of the library's collection is composed of religious and adjacent academic fields. As a central hub for theological research, befitting the oldest theology department in Korea, the library upholds its status as a premier theological library by providing specialized databases and audiovisual materials.
The library received the 6th Korea Environment and Culture Award for Excellence in Architecture on October 25, 1995, recognizing its functionality, convenience, design, and eco-friendliness. This prestigious award was co-hosted by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korea Economic Daily. In 2005, to celebrate The Catholic University of Korea's 150th anniversary, the library underwent an expansion, adding a basement and two floors, resulting in its current form.
Operating Hours
| Classification | During Semester | During Breaks | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Check-out and Return Desk | 09:00-17:00 | 09:00-16:00 | ※ Closed during lunch (12:30-14:00) |
| Reading Room | 08:30-17:30 | 08:30-16:30 | |
| Reference Reading Room | |||
| Multimedia Room/Copy Room | |||
| Neuruteo (Library Lounge), Audio-Visual Room | |||
| Study Room | 08:00-22:00 | 08:00-22:00 | |
※ Opening hours may change depending on the situation, so please check the notice for more recent information.
Closed Dates
- Weekend and public holidays
- The library may change its operating hours or close if the director deems it necessary
Material Access by Status
| Status | Undergraduate Students | Graduate Students | Associate Faculty | Adjunct Faculty | Staffs | Special Access / Others |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Volumes | 10 | 20 | 30 | 20 | 5 | 5 |
| Duration (Days) | 10 | 20 | 90 | 30 | 30 | 14 |
※ Special access users may use the facilities after completing the required procedures
Floor Guide
| 1st Floor | Check-Out Room/Librarian's Office | Reference Service |
|---|---|---|
| Reference Reading Room | New Journals, Newspapers, Reference Books, Faculty Seats | |
| Electronic Information Room | Search-Only Computers | |
| Copy Room | Card-operated Copiers | |
| 2nd Floor | Stacks 1 & 2 | Philosophy and Religion Books / Cardinal Kim Sou-hwan Collection / Study Room (Annex) |
| 3rd Floor | Stacks 3 & 4 | Religion Books / Chinese Theology Books (Special Collection) / Cardinal Nicholas Jeong Jin-seok Collection / Bound Magazines, Bound Newspapers, Theses and Dissertations |
| Basement | Stack 5 | General Works, Social Sciences, Languages, Pure Sciences, Applied Sciences, Arts, Literature, History Books |
| Preservation Stack/Rare Book Room | Pre-1900 Hardcover Books / Ancient Church Manuscripts and Rare Books | |
| Audio-Visual Room / Neuruteo (Library Lounge) | Video and Seminar Space / Study and Lounge Area |