Yung Suk Kim | |
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Born | Daegu, South Korea |
Nationality | Korean-American |
Occupation | Professor |
Academic background | |
Education | Kyungpook National University, McCormick Theological Seminary |
Alma mater | Vanderbilt University |
Thesis | (2006) |
Academic work | |
Discipline | Biblical studies |
Institutions | Samuel DeWitt Proctor School of Theology Virginia Union University |
Yung Suk Kim is a Korean-American biblical scholar. [1] [2] [3]
Kim studied in Korean and American schools. Kim obtained a PhD in New Testament studies from Vanderbilt University in 2006, [4] an M.Div. from McCormick Theological Seminary in 1999, [5] and a B.A. from Kyungpook National University in 1985. [6]
Kim is professor of New Testament and early Christianity at the Samuel DeWitt Proctor School of Theology at Virginia Union University. [6] [7] He is the editor of the Journal of Race,Ethnicity,and Religion. [8]
Kim focuses on a holistic,inclusive,and socially engaged approach to interpreting the Bible. He takes into account the socio-cultural and historical contexts of biblical texts to understand how the context in which a text is written influences its meaning and relevance. Kim also advocates for interpreting the Bible through an intercultural lens,considering diverse cultural perspectives. He acknowledges that readers bring their cultural backgrounds to interpret biblical texts. Additionally,Kim’s interpretation emphasizes ethical implications and the potential for personal and social transformation. He explores how biblical teachings can be applied to contemporary ethical issues and social justice concerns. Kim believes that the reader plays a vital role in the interpretive process because the meaning of a text emerges through the interaction between the text and the reader,making the reader’s context and perspective crucial to interpretation. He encourages a critical examination of traditional interpretations and invites readers to reflect on their own biases and assumptions. This self-reflective approach aims to uncover deeper,often overlooked meanings in biblical texts. [9]
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