Sancheong County Seonbi University Opens... From Mencius Readings to Confucian Cultural Tours
Humanities Education Offered:
Classical Chinese Readings of Mencius,
Exploration of Confucian Cultural Sites, and More
Sancheong County, South Gyeongsang Province, announced on March 5 that the "2026 Sancheong Seonbi University" held its entrance ceremony and officially began classes on March 4 at the Nammyeong Seonbi Memorial Hall in Sicheon-myeon.
Since 2006, Seonbi University has been providing systematic humanities education for local residents, with the aim of inheriting Sancheong’s Seonbi spirit and encouraging its practical application in daily life. Now in its 21st year, the program continues to be operated by the county.
This year, Seonbi University will be held every Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the Nammyeong Memorial Hall until November. The curriculum will include classical Chinese literature readings and hands-on experiential programs, among other activities.
In particular, professors from the Nammyeong Studies Institute at Gyeongsang National University will serve as instructors, offering not only classical Chinese readings of Mencius and lectures on Seonbi spirit in classical texts, but also experiential learning opportunities. Participants will have the chance to visit historic Confucian cultural sites and gain practical experience that goes beyond standard classroom instruction.
An official from Sancheong County stated, "Through Sancheong Seonbi University, we aim to inherit the Seonbi spirit and contribute to restoring sound morality within the local community. We will do our utmost to operate substantial and meaningful courses so that everyone can take pride in Sancheong, befitting its reputation as the home of the Seonbi."
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Meanwhile, celebrating its 21st anniversary this year, Sancheong Seonbi University is operated under the commission of the Nammyeong Studies Institute at Gyeongsang National University. The program continues to inherit and develop the traditional Seonbi spirit, producing around 40 graduates each year from among local residents interested in traditional culture.
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