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Department of Theology

HAN, SANG HWA
Professor of Systematic Theology / Director of ACTS Theology Research Center
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).

PAK, UNG KYU
Professor of Historical Theology / Dean of Planning
B.A. Chongshin University, Korea (1984)
M.Div. Westminster Theological Seminary, USA (1989)
Th.M. Westminster Theological Seminary, USA (1992)
Ph.D. Westminster Theological Seminary, USA (1998)

Publication

Bruce F. Hunt: A Life and Ministry (2004).
Millennialism in the Korean Protestant Church (2005).
Seasons of Refreshing: A History of Evangelism and Revivals in America (2006).
The Last Days Are Here Again: A History of the End Times (2007).
Age of Reason (2013).

LEE, HAN YOUNG
Professor of Old Testament / Dean of Graduate School of Theology (Korean Program)
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 / Dean of AIGS
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
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
Associate Professor of New Testament / University Chaplain
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, SUNG JIN
Assistant Professor of Old Testament / Director of International Affairs
B.A. Chongshin University, Korea (1999)
M.Div. Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, USA (2003)
Ph.D. Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, USA (2012)

Publication

Teaching on Friendship in the Proverbs of Solomon (Prov 10:1-22:16 and Prov 25-29): A Text-Linguistic Study (2012).

KIM, KYU SEOP
Assistant Professor of New Testament
B.A. Sogang University, Korea (2005)
M.Div. Chongshin University, Korea (2009)
Th.M. Calvin Theological Seminary, USA (2011)
Ph.D. University of Aberdeen, UK (2016)

Publication

The Firstborn Son in Ancient Judaism and Early Christianity: A Study of Primogeniture and Christology (2019)

KIM, HAK BONG
Assistant Professor of Systematic Theology
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)

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)

SHIN, JONG CHEOL
Research Professor of Church History
B.A. Chongshin University, Korea (1987)
M.Div. Chongshin Theological Seminary, Korea (1990)
Th.M. Chongshin University, Korea (2001)
Ph.D. Chongshin University, Korea (2012)

Publication

The Korean Presbyterian Church and the Fundamentalism (2003).
Search the Bible Lands (2008).
Theological Reflections on Presbyterian Church History (2012).

Kim, Gyung Bin
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
Associate 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
Research 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).

Department of Christian Education & Counseling

YIE, SOOK KYUNG
Professor of Christian Education
B.A. Ewha Womans University, Korea (1981)
M.A. Ewha Womans University, Korea (1983)
M.Div. Asia United Theological University/ACTS, Korea (1998)
Ed. D. Paris X Naterre University, France (1990)

Publication

Culture and Christian Education (2005).
Christian Understanding to Schooling (2010, co-author).
Faith and Christian Education (2015).
The Eco-system of Christian Education for Next Generation (2015, Co-author).

KIM, JUN SOO
Professor of Pastoral Counseling
B.A. State University of New York, USA (1984)
M.Div. Westminster Theological Seminary, USA (1988)
D.Min. Westminster Theological Seminary, USA (1995)

Publication

Mind Healing (2008).

AHN, KYUNG SEUNG
Professor of Christian Counseling / Dean of Academics (Undergraduate)
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).

JUN, B. J. (Byoungchul Joseph)
Associate Professor of Christian Formation and Leadership / AIGS Director
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
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).

RYU, JI YOON
Assistant Professor of Media Communication
B.A. Handong Global University, Korea (2008)
M.A. Yonsei University, Korea (2012)
Ph.D. University of Colorado, USA (2018)

Publication

Media Confession as the Care of the Self (2020)
A Comparative Study of Tax Incentive Policies in the Content Industry (2020, Co-author)
The Condition for Knowledge and Intellectuals in the Postmodern Era (2021).

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).

JOUNG, EUN YOUNG
Research Professor of English
B.S. University of California, Los Angeles, USA (1998)
M.A. Wheaton College Graduate School, USA (1999)

KIM, YOUNG KWANG
Adjunct 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)

Department of Christian Chinese Studies

PARK, JUNG WON
Visiting Professor of Chinese Linguistics
B.Th. Asia United Theological University/ACTS, Korea (1994)
M.A. Nankai University, China (2000)
Ph.D. Candidate, Beijing Normal University, China (2005)

KIM, NAM HYUN
Assistant Professor of Chinese Linguistics / Chinese Interpretation
B.A. KyungPook National University, Korea(1995)
M.A. Peking University, China(2001)
M.A. Ewha Womans University, Korea(2017)
Ph.D. Candidate Peking University, China(2010)

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
Associate Professor of Old Testament/ Director of Student Affairs (Undergraduate)
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
Adjunct Professor of Politics
B.A. Seoul National University, Korea
Th.M. 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)

ACTS Adjunct/Research/Visiting Professors

CHOI, KEUM SOON
Research 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).

Kwon, Hyeog Man
Visiting Professor of Education Media Communication
B.A.Soong Jun University, Korea (1984)

Publication

Documentary ‘Korean Geographic’(2014, KBS)
Musical Documenyary ‘The Servant Paul’(2021,KBS) etc.
Docu-Cinema ‘The Man The Love The World’(2014)
Docu-Cinema ‘Ilsagako’(2016) etc.

LEE, WOOKHEON
Visiting Professor of Int’l Development Cooperation
B.A.Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, Korea(1986)
M.A.Gachon University, Korea(2014)

Publication

Donkey and Horse, Pistol and Foot Volleyball-A Story of the 1st Generation Korean Aid Worker

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).

SO, YOUN JUNG
Research Professor
B.A. Hansei University (1994)
M.Div. ACTS International Graduate School, Korea (1999)
Th.M. Asia United Theological University/ACTS, Korea (2003)
Ph.D. Asia United Theological University/ACTS, Korea (2008)

Publication

Quran and the Holy Spirit (2009).
Muslim Wives (2011).
Christianity and Islam (2017).

AHN, SOON CHEOL
AHN, SOON CHEOL
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

JUNG, DEUK SOO
Research Professor (Mexico)
D. Min. Howard University, USA

KIM, JIN HAK
Research Professor (Israel)
B.A. (hon.) University of the Western Cape, South Africa (1999)
Th.M. University of Stellenbosch, South Africa (2002)
M.Div. University of Stellenbosch, South Africa (2005)
Th.D. University of Stellenbosch, South Africa (2008)

JUNG, JONG KI
Research Professor (North Korea)
Th.M. Asia United Theological University/ACTS, Korea

HONG, JUNG SOO
Research Professor (France)
B.A. Dankook University, Korea (1984)
M.Div. Hansei University, Korea (2001)
Th.M. Hansei University, Korea (2010)
Ph.D. Asia United Theological University/ACTS, Korea (2016)

KIM, JIN WOOK
Research Professor (Oasis)
B.A. Daegu University, Korea
M.Div. Presbyterian Theological Seminary
Th.M. Asia United Theological University, Korea
Ph.D. Louisiana Baptist University, 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

YOO, BENJAMIN DONGYUN
Research Professor (India)
Ph.D. Wales University, UK

YUN, SUK HO
Research Professor (Pakistan)
Ph.D. Asia United Theological University/ACTS, Korea

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)

PARK, MYONKI JOSHUA
Research Professor (China)
B.TH. Prairie BiBle College, Albert, Canada(1989)
M.DIV. Fuller Theological Seminary, USA (1993)
TH.M. Fuller Theological Seminary, USA (1995)
Ph.D. Fuller Theological Seminary, USA (2001)

RYU, JONG SOO
Research Professor (China)
B.A. Asia United Theological University/ACTS, Korea (1997)
M.A.Peking University, China (2005)
M.Div. Chongshin Theological Seminary, Korea (2019)
Ph.D.Peking University, China (2015)

Publication

The Democratic Process of Korea (2011, Co-author)
The Missionary Timothy Richard’s Philosophy of Missions in China(2015, Co-author)
Mission, Charity and Timothy Richard’s Principles(2016, Co-author)

Kim, Jae Hee
Research Professer of Church History
B.A. Chungnam National University, Korea (1987)
M.Div. Sunbokeum Theological Seminary, Korea (2010)
Th.M. Sunbokeum Theological Seminary, Korea (2012)
Ph.D. Asia United Theological University, Korea (2016)

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).

Lee, Myeong-Seok
Assistant Professor
B.Eng.Sungkyunkwan University, Korea(1989)
M.Div.Chongshin University, Korea(1997)
Th.M.in Miss. Presbyterian University and Theological Seminary, Korea(2012)
Ph.D.Akrofi-Christaller Institute, Ghana(2019)

Publication

Trilaternal Ecumenical Partnership Korea, Germany and Ghana(2013)

KIM, DANIEL JOHNGUK
Professor of Missiology
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).