Department of Theology
- HAN, SANG HWA
- Professor of Systematic Theology
- B.A. Soong Jun University, Korea (1984)
- M.Div. Westminster College, UK (1984-86)/ACTS, Korea (1987-88)
- Ph.D. Westminster Theological Seminary, USA (1996)
Publication
Doing God-centered Theology (2010).
Postmodernism and the Evangelical Theology (2008).
- CHUNG, HONG YUL
- Professor of Systematic Theology
- B.Eng. SungKyunKwan University, Korea (1985)
- M.Div. Presbyterian University and Theological Seminary, Korea (1988)
- Th.M. Presbyterian University and Theological Seminary, Korea (1990)
- Dr.Theol. Friedrich Alexander University Erlangen, Germany (1997)
Publication
A Study on Apostle's Creed (2005).
Co-Author. Ecclesiology (2009).
Christology (2011).
Doctrine of God (2012).
Eschatology (2012).
Soteriology (2015).
Pneumatology (2017).
- LEE, HAN YOUNG
- Professor of Old Testament
- M.D. Universidade de Brasilia, Brazil (1986)
- Post-Doctoral Fellow New York Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center (1988)
- M.Div., S.T.M. Biblical Theological Seminary, USA (1993)
- Ph.D. North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, South Africa (1999)
Publication
From History to Narrative Hermeneutics (2004).
How to Read the Old Testament? (2004).
Pentateuch: A Message from a Historical and Narrative Perspective (2008).
Numbers: Hope and Failure in the Wilderness (2009).
Old Testament Ethics (2017).
- HUR, JU
- Professor of New Testament
- B.A. Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, Korea (1986)
- M.Div. Westminster Theological Seminary, USA (1993)
- Ph.D. Sheffield University, UK (1998)
Publication
A Dynamic Reading of the Holy Spirit in Luke-Acts (2001).
How to Ring a Bell of Theology (2005).
New Testament Exposition & Application (2008).
How to Read the Gospels (2012). The Word.
- CHO, HWI
- Professor of Old Testament / Dean of Graduate School
- B.A. Chongshin University, Korea (1990)
- M.Div. Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, USA (1996)
- Ph.D. Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, USA (2002)
- Meditation Along with the Acts of the Apostles (2016).
Publication
Studies on the Prophetical Books (2004).
Exposition on the Book of Amos (2011).
Exposition on the Book of Nahum (2013).
- SHIN, SUNG WOOK
- Professor of Preaching / Director of Pastoral Ministry Institute
- B.A. Keimyung University, Korea (1988)
- M.Div. equiv. Chongshin Theological Seminary, Korea (1991)
- Th.M. Calvin Theological Seminary, USA (1997)
- Ph.D. University of Pretoria, South Africa (2004)
Publication
What is Da Vinci Code? (2006).
A Method for Interpreting the Bible (2007).
The Trio of Preaching (2009).
Top Preacher: 29 Rhetorical Skills (2011).
An Analysis of Preaching of Rev. Daniel Dong-won Lee (2014).
- JUNG, SUNG KOOK
- Professor of New Testament / Dean of Graduate School of Theology
- B.A. Korea University, Korea (1998)
- M.Div. Westminster Theological Seminary, USA (2003)
- Ph.D. Westminster Theological Seminary, USA (2010)
Publication
Paul’s Missional Use of Scripture: A Redefined Approach with Special Reference to 2 Cor 3. (2010).
Rethinking the Quiet Time Movement in Korean Church (coauthor, 2015).
- KIM, HAK BONG
- Assistant Professor of Systematic Theology / University Chaplain
- B.A.Mokwon University, Korea (2007)
- M.Div.Presbyterian University and Theological Seminary, Korea (2010)
- Th.M.University of Edinburgh, UK (2016)
- Ph.D.University of Edinburgh, UK (2020)
Publication
Person, Personhood, and the Humanity of Christ: Christocentric Anthropology and Ethics (Pickwick Publications, 2021)
Anthropology (2021, Co-author).
- JEON, HEE JOON
- Assistant Professor of Historical Theology
- B.A.Sogang University, Korea (2002)
- M.Div.Hapdong Theological Seminary, Korea (2013)
- Th.M.Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, USA (2015)
- Ph.D.Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, USA (2019)
- KIM, PUNG RYONG
- Assistant Professor of Historical Theology
- B.A.Hansung University, Korea (2009)
- M.Div.Hapdong Theological Seminary, Korea (2014)
- Th.M.University of Aberdeen, UK (2018)
- Ph.D.University of Aberdeen, UK (2022)
- Lee, Myeong-Seok
- Assistant Professor of Practical Theology, AIGS Chaplain
- B.Eng. Sungkyunkwan University, Korea(1989)
- M.Div. Chongshin University, Korea(1997)
- Th.M. Presbyterian University and Theological Seminary, Korea(2012)
- Ph.D. Akrofi-Christaller Institute, Ghana(2019)
Publication
Trilaternal Ecumenical Partnership Korea, Germany and Ghana(2013)
For an Authentic Korean Ecotheology(forthcoming)
- SON, HA YOUNG
- Assistant Professor of New Testament
- M.Div.Graduate School of ACTS University, Korea (2005)
- Th.M.Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, USA (2009)
- Ph.D.New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, USA (2015)
Publication
Praising God beside the Sea: An Intertextual Study of Revelation 15 and Exodus 15 (Wipf & Stock, 2017)
Spiritual Formation for the Global Church: A Multi-Denominational, Multi-Ethnic Approach (IVP, 2021, Co-author)
- KIM, EUN JUNG
- Assistant Professor of Old Testament
- B.Eng.Inha University, Korea (1993)
- M.Div.Tyndale Seminary, Canada (2002)
- Th.M.Wycliffe College, University of Toronto, Canada (2005)
- Ph.D.University of St. Michael’s College, University of Toronto, Canada (2013)
- Kim, Gyung Bin
- Research Assistant Professor
- B.A. Hallym University, ROK(1997)
- M.A. ACTS, ROK(2009)
- M.Div.PUTS, ROK(2014)
- Th.D.ACTS, ROK(2018)
- PARK, CHEOL-DONG
- Adjust Professor of Systematic Theology
- B.S. Korea Military Academy, Korea (1987)
- M.Div. Graduate School of Theology Anyang University, Korea (2005)
- Th.M.&Ph.D. Asia United Theological University/ACTS, Korea (2017)
- Visiting Scholar Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Netherlands (2019-2021)
Publication
The Way to Meet God: Christ the Blood Sacrifice (2012, co-author)
- Lee, Soo-Keun
- Adjunct Professor of Systematic Theology
- B.Med. Seoul National University, Korea (1992)
- M.S. in Medicine. Seoul National University, Korea (1997)
- Ph.D. in Medicine. Seoul National University, Korea (2004)
- M.Div.equiv. Korea Baptist Theological Seminary, Korea (2010)
- Th.M.&Ph.D. ACTS University, Korea (2019)
Publication
God for Us, We for God (2022)
Department of Intercultural Studies & Social Welfare
- AHN, JUM SIK
- Professor of Missiology
- B.A. Seoul National University, Korea (1985)
- M.A. Seoul National University, Korea (1987)
- M.Div. Hapdong Presbyterian Theological Seminary, Korea (1997)
- Ph.D. Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, USA (2002)
Publication
Worldview and Spiritual Warfare (1995).
Discern the Worldviews (1998).
Ch'i, What is Problem? (1999).
Worldview, Religion, and Culture (2008).
- SON, SHIN
- Professor of Christian Social Welfare
- B.A. Yonsei University, Korea (1987)
- M.S.W. Columbia University, USA (1991)
- M.Ph. Columbia University, USA (1998)
- Ph.D. Columbia University, USA (2006)
Publication
Defining the Meaning of Work for Minority Older Adults: A Comparative Study between Korean Americans and African Americans, (2006).
21st Century Volunteer Management: Theory and Practice (2011).
- HA, TAI SUN
- Assistant Professor of Social Welfare
- B.A. Asia United Theological University/ACTS, Korea (1998)
- M.A. Soongsil University, Korea (2001)
- Ph.D.Soongsil University, Korea (2012)
Publication
Family Therapy for Couples with Mother-in-Law Problems (2011).
A Study on the Correctional Program for Juvenile Delinquents (2011).
A Multiple Case Study on the Experiences of Juvenile Victim and Offender (2012).
A case Study on the Relational Restoration Experiences of Juvenile Victims and Offenders (2014).
Theories of Social Work Practice (2014, Co-author).
A Qualitative Case Study on the Experiences of Juvenile Victims and Offenders (2015). Introduction to Youth Welfare (2016, Co-author).
- Lee, Mi Kyung
- Research Assistant Professor of Social Welfare
- B.A. Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, Korea (1989)
- Th.M. Asia United Theological University/ACTS, Korea
- M.A. Hyupsung University, Korea
- Ph.D. Ph.D. Asia United Theological University/ACTS, Korea
Department of Christian Education & Counseling
- AHN, KYUNG SEUNG
- Professor of Christian Counseling
- B.Th. Asia United Theological University/ACTS, Korea (1986)
- Th.M. Fuller Theological Seminary, USA (1996)
- Ph.D. Fuller Theological Seminary, USA (2000)
Publication
Evangelical Christian Counseling (Co-author, 2004).
Evangelical Family Counseling (Co-author, 2006).
The Courage to Forgive (2007). Wise Caring (2013).
- SONG, KYUNGA
- Assistant Professor of Christian Consulting
- B.A. Chongshin University, Korea (2000)
- M.Div. Chongshin Theological Seminary, Korea (2004)
- Th.M. Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, USA (2009)
- Ph.D. The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, USA (2017)
Publication
The Development of Biblical Forgiveness in Redemptive History (2017).
- JUN, B. J. (Byoungchul Joseph)
- Professor of Christian Formation and Leadership
- B.A. University of Colorado, USA (1995)
- M.Div. Fuller Theological Seminary, USA (1998)
- Ph.D. Biola University, USA (2010)
- Visiting Scholar. UCLA, USA (2019)
Publication
Book- Shake the World with the Ad fontes spirit (2015).
Deep-Rooted in Christ and Scripture by Heart and the Spirituality of Gratitude, Joshua Kang (2007).
The Good and Beautiful God, The Good and Beautiful Life, and The Good and Beautiful Community, James Bryan Smith (2009), and more.
- LEE, SOO IN
- Associate Professor of Christian Education
- B.A. Chongshin University, Korea (1998)
- M.Div. Chongshin Theological Seminary, Korea (2003)
- M.A. Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, USA (2006)
Publication
Effective Teaching Methods for 21st Century Christian Educators (2015).
Introduction to Christian Education & Counseling (2016).
- KWOAG, EUN JIN
- Visiting Professor
- B.A. Chung-Ang University, Korea(1989)
- M.A. in Healing Missionary ACTS, Korea (1999)
- M.A. in Christian Counseling ACTS, Korea (2003)
- Ph.D. ACTS, Korea (2014)
Publication
Working-level Manual for Self-Support for the Homeless - Alcohol Program(2000)
Hope giving up drinking Program for Drinking Problem Homelessness RT Seoul Freedom House (2000)
An emotional journal workbook (2017).
Department of English & Global Studies
- KIM, DUK YOUNG
- Professor of Applied Linguistics
- B.A. ChungAng University, Korea (1988)
- M.A. University of South Carolina, USA (1996)
- Ph.D. University of Florida, USA (2001)
Publication
A Descriptive Analysis of Korean and English Apologies with Implication for Interlanguage Pragmatics (2001).
A Study of Korean College Students' Acquisition of American Culture through the American Movie (2012).
- KIM, HANSUNG
- Professor of TESOL and Missiology
- B.A. Asia United Theological University/ACTS, Korea (1993)
- M.A. in ICS (with TESOL Emphasis) Prairie Graduate School (PBI), Canada (1998)
- D.Miss. Biola University, USA (2011)
Publication
The Internationalization of Three Korean Mission Organizations (2011).
From the Kingdom of Morning Calm to the Hermit Kingdom (2017).
- KIM, YOUNG KWANG
- Assistant Professor of English Education
- B.A. Asia United Theological University/ACTS, Korea (2007)
- M.A. Kook Min University, Korea. (2010)
- Ph.D. Kook Min University, Korea. (2013)
General Studies
- KEUM, DONG CHEOL
- Professor of Liberal Arts (Literature)
- B.A. Seoul National University, Korea (1987)
- M.A. Seoul National University, Korea (1994)
- Ph.D. Seoul National University, Korea (1999)
Publication
The Rhetoric of Korean Modern Poetry (2001).
The World of Kim, Hyun Seung's Poetry and Christian Imagination (2015).
Critical Reading and Logical Writing (2016).
- KWON, OH YUN
- Professor of Old Testament
- B.Th. Asia United Theological University/ACTS, Korea (1986)
- M.Div. Hapdong Theological Seminary, Korea (1993)
- Th.M. Asia United Theological University/ACTS, Korea (1999)
- Ph.D. Asia United Theological University/ACTS, Korea (2013)
Publication
A Close Reading of Ecclesiastes: Structure and Unity (2013).
- JUNG, JI UNG
- Associate Professor of Politics
- B.A. Seoul National University, Korea
- M.A. Seoul National University, Korea
- Ph.D. Seoul National University, Korea
- LEE, MI NA
- Visiting Professor
- B.A. ACTS University, Korea(2001)
- M.A. Christian Counseling, ACTS University, Korea(2013)
- Ph.D. Christian Counseling, ACTS University, Korea(2021)
- Park, SongA
- Visiting Professor
- B.A. Theology, ACTS University, Korea
- M.ed. Multicultural Education, ACTS University, Korea
- Ph.D. Department of Multicultural & Intercultural Studies, Ewha Womans University , Korea
ACTS Adjunct/Research/Visiting Professors
- CHOI, KEUM SOON
- Associate Professor of Christian Counseling / Director of ACTS Student Counseling Center
- B.A. Yonsei University, Korea (1986)
- M.A. Asia United Theological University/ACTS, Korea (2005)
- Ph.D. Asia United Theological University/ACTS, Korea (2013)
Publication
A Study on the Role of the Christian Community in the Christian Counseling (2012).
ACTS Professors of Regional Studies
- KIM, JONG IL
- Research Professor (Turkey)
- B.A. Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, Korea (1988)
- M.A. Istanbul University, Turkey (1992)
- M.Div. Presbyterian University and Theological Seminary, Korea (2012)
- Ph.D. Istanbul University, Turkey (1998)
Publication
A Study of Ataturk’s Leadership (1999).
Brother Nations, Korea and Turkey–A History of Turkish Soldiers’ Participation in the Korean War (2007).
Basic Turkish Grammar (2012).
Turkish Conversation Dictionary (2015).
Introduction to Middle East Mission through Key Words (2017).
- AHN, SOON CHEOL
- Research Professor(Russia)
- D. Miss. Grace Theological Seminary, USA
- EOM, KYEONG SEOP
- Research Professor (East-West Center for Missions Research and Development)
- D. Min. Fuller Theological Seminary, USA
- OH, YOUNG CHUL
- Research Professor (Thailand)
- B.E. Jeju National University
- M.Div.,Th.M. Chongshin Seminary
- Diploma. Edinburgh Theological Seminary
- D.Min.,D.Miss. Fuller Theological Seminary
- CHANG, OAN IK
- Research Professor (Cambodia)
- B.B.A. Jeonbuk National University, Korea(1989)
- Th.M. School of World Mission. Chongshin University, Korea(2000)
- D.Min. Reformed Theological Seminary, USA(2006)
- Ph.D.(Can) Georgia Central University, USA(2020)
Publication
A Seed of Sacreficed in Killing Field, Korean(1999).
A Lighthouse of Vietnam, Korean(2011)
Cambodia Miison History, Korean(2013, Co-authors)
- Jeevan Prakash Kumar Vemagiri
- Research Professor
- B.Th.Nilgiris Institute of Christian Studies, India (2006)
- M.Div.Church on the Rock Theological Seminary, India (2009)
- Th.M.Graduate School of ACTS University, Korea (2013)
- Ph.D.Graduate School of ACTS University, Korea (2021)
Publication
The Story of Greater Exodus in Hebrews: A Narrative Reading of Hebrews 3-4 (2021).
- KIM, DANIEL JOHNGUK
- Visiting Professor
- B.S. North Carolina State University, USA (1980)
- M.Div. Fuller Theological Seminary, USA (1986)
- Th.M. Fuller Theological Seminary, USA (1996)
- Ph.D. Fuller Theological Seminary, USA (2002)
Publication
The Contemplative Way: A Christian Perspective (2008).
- LEE, DAE HYOUN
- Adjust Professor of Missiology
- B.A. ACTS University, Korea (1992)
- M.A. Hanguk University of Foreign Studies, Korea (1995)
- M.Div. Fuller Theological Seminary, USA (2003)
- Th.M. Fuller Theological Seminary, USA (2005)
- Ph.D. Fuller Theological Seminary, USA (2011)