Yung Suk Kim
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Yung Suk Kim is a Korean American
New Testament
scholar specializing in theories of biblical interpretation and early Christianity
. Dr. Kim is Assistant Professor of New Testament and Early Christianity at Samuel DeWitt Proctor School of Theology of Virginia Union University
in Richmond
. Growing up in Korea, working in overseas countries such as Panama
and USA, Kim has learned a great deal about the importance of cross-cultural
dialogue. He ended up studying theology
in America and teaching in the area of biblical studies
. Born in South Korea
, Kim holds the following degrees: a PhD degree in the area of New Testament Studies
from Vanderbilt University
, an M.Div from McCormick Theological Seminary
, and a B.A from Kyungpook National University
. Dr. Kim is editor of the Journal of Bible and Human Transformation.
Kim’s biblical interpretation is based on critical contextual studies of the Bible and the contemporary life situations. Because of this concern for an ethical reading of the Bible, Kim’s research focuses on the role of the Bible. His approach to biblical theology is none other than critical contextual biblical studies, which critically examines both texts and contexts - written or oral, personal or political. Kim published two books in Pauline studies (Christ's Body in Corinth; Theological Introduction to Paul's Letters). Kim "possesses one of the most original, refreshing, and urgent voices among the rising generation of New Testament theologians. Kim has a rare ability to synthesize various critical approaches in constructing Paul’s theology: historical criticism, sociological analysis, and post-colonial interpretation interact productively." Dr. Kim received a Lilly Theological Scholars Grant in 2011-12 for the research on the Gospel of John.
Korean American
Korean Americans are Americans of Korean descent, mostly from South Korea, with a small minority from North Korea...
New Testament
New Testament
The New Testament is the second major division of the Christian biblical canon, the first such division being the much longer Old Testament....
scholar specializing in theories of biblical interpretation and early Christianity
Early Christianity
Early Christianity is generally considered as Christianity before 325. The New Testament's Book of Acts and Epistle to the Galatians records that the first Christian community was centered in Jerusalem and its leaders included James, Peter and John....
. Dr. Kim is Assistant Professor of New Testament and Early Christianity at Samuel DeWitt Proctor School of Theology of Virginia Union University
Virginia Union University
Virginia Union University is a historically black university located in Richmond, Virginia, United States. It took its present name in 1899 upon the merger of two older schools, Richmond Theological Institute and Wayland Seminary, each founded after the end of American Civil War by the American...
in Richmond
Richmond, Virginia
Richmond is the capital of the Commonwealth of Virginia, in the United States. It is an independent city and not part of any county. Richmond is the center of the Richmond Metropolitan Statistical Area and the Greater Richmond area...
. Growing up in Korea, working in overseas countries such as Panama
Panama
Panama , officially the Republic of Panama , is the southernmost country of Central America. Situated on the isthmus connecting North and South America, it is bordered by Costa Rica to the northwest, Colombia to the southeast, the Caribbean Sea to the north and the Pacific Ocean to the south. The...
and USA, Kim has learned a great deal about the importance of cross-cultural
Cross-cultural
cross-cultural may refer to*cross-cultural studies, a comparative tendency in various fields of cultural analysis*cross-cultural communication, a field of study that looks at how people from differing cultural backgrounds communicate...
dialogue. He ended up studying theology
Theology
Theology is the systematic and rational study of religion and its influences and of the nature of religious truths, or the learned profession acquired by completing specialized training in religious studies, usually at a university or school of divinity or seminary.-Definition:Augustine of Hippo...
in America and teaching in the area of biblical studies
Biblical studies
Biblical studies is the academic study of the Judeo-Christian Bible and related texts. For Christianity, the Bible traditionally comprises the New Testament and Old Testament, which together are sometimes called the "Scriptures." Judaism recognizes as scripture only the Hebrew Bible, also known as...
. Born in South Korea
South Korea
The Republic of Korea , , is a sovereign state in East Asia, located on the southern portion of the Korean Peninsula. It is neighbored by the People's Republic of China to the west, Japan to the east, North Korea to the north, and the East China Sea and Republic of China to the south...
, Kim holds the following degrees: a PhD degree in the area of New Testament Studies
New Testament Studies
New Testament Studies is an international peer-reviewed academic journal published by Cambridge University Press under the auspices of the Studiorum Novi Testamenti Societas. The scope of the journal are short studies and articles on issues pertaining to the origins, history and theology of the New...
from Vanderbilt University
Vanderbilt University
Vanderbilt University is a private research university located in Nashville, Tennessee, United States. Founded in 1873, the university is named for shipping and rail magnate "Commodore" Cornelius Vanderbilt, who provided Vanderbilt its initial $1 million endowment despite having never been to the...
, an M.Div from McCormick Theological Seminary
McCormick Theological Seminary
McCormick Theological Seminary is one of eleven schools of theology of the Presbyterian Church . It shares a campus with the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago, bordering the campus of the University of Chicago in Chicago, Illinois...
, and a B.A from Kyungpook National University
Kyungpook National University
Kyungpook National University , abbreviated as Kyungdae, is a leading national university in Daegu, South Korea. The university is one of 10 Flagship Korean National Universities. It is one of the three best recognized and oldest national universities with Seoul National University and Pusan...
. Dr. Kim is editor of the Journal of Bible and Human Transformation.
Kim’s biblical interpretation is based on critical contextual studies of the Bible and the contemporary life situations. Because of this concern for an ethical reading of the Bible, Kim’s research focuses on the role of the Bible. His approach to biblical theology is none other than critical contextual biblical studies, which critically examines both texts and contexts - written or oral, personal or political. Kim published two books in Pauline studies (Christ's Body in Corinth; Theological Introduction to Paul's Letters). Kim "possesses one of the most original, refreshing, and urgent voices among the rising generation of New Testament theologians. Kim has a rare ability to synthesize various critical approaches in constructing Paul’s theology: historical criticism, sociological analysis, and post-colonial interpretation interact productively." Dr. Kim received a Lilly Theological Scholars Grant in 2011-12 for the research on the Gospel of John.
Selected works
- A Theological Introduction to PaulPaulPaul may refer to:*Paul , a given name or surname -Christianity:*Paul the Apostle Paul may refer to:*Paul (name), a given name or surname (includes a list of people with that name)-Christianity:*Paul the Apostle Paul may refer to:*Paul (name), a given name or surname (includes a list of people with...
's Letters: Exploring a Threefold Theology of Paul. Eugene, Oregon: Cascade Books, 2011. - Christ’s BodyBody of ChristIn Christian theology, the term Body of Christ has two separate connotations: it may refer to Jesus's statement about the Eucharist at the Last Supper that "This is my body" in , or the explicit usage of the term by the Apostle Paul in to refer to the Christian Church.Although in general usage the...
in CorinthCorinthCorinth is a city and former municipality in Corinthia, Peloponnese, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Corinth, of which it is the seat and a municipal unit...
: The Politics of a Metaphor (Paul in Critical Contexts), MN: Fortress, 2008. - The Bible, Culture, and Interpretation (Korean). CreateSpace, 2009.
- Lex Talionis in Exodus 21:22-25: Its Origin and Context (Journal of Hebrew Scriptures).