Center for Asian American Theology and Ministry
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Researching, Equipping, and Resourcing the Asian American Church
How do we allow the gospel to permeate and transform every aspect of who we are? Students at Fuller’s Center for Asian American Theology and Ministry—or Asian American Center (AAC)—are equipped with a contextualized gospel that enables them to lead as an Asian American or in Asian American contexts. Students learn to integrate biblical truth deeply with the Asian American experience, identity, and community.
This includes a rich understanding of the complex needs and leadership potential of East/Southeast/South Asian Americans; the particular experiences of multiethnic folks and adoptees; navigating ethnic-specific and pan-Asian American contexts; and more.
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Campus Life
The Center for Asian American Theology and Ministry, in partnership with the Asian American Student Fellowship (AASF), holds events and hosts speakers for our students both in Pasadena and online throughout the year—including a welcome banquet, guest lectures, Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in May, and a graduation banquet. These events, as well as other AASF social gatherings, offer natural points of connection and community for Asian American students, leading many to become friends and study partners and even lifelong ministry collaborators.
Course Offerings
Our foundational course, Asian American Identity and Ministry (TM528), provides an interdisciplinary framework that integrates psychology, sociology, culture studies, and critical race theory with theology. It is a must-take class for Asian American students, regardless of their calling, and for those looking to minister in Asian American or multiethnic contexts.
Other courses include:
Asian American Pastoral Ministry (PM506)
Asian American Theologies (ST544)
Family Systems Dynamics (FS500)
Formation Groups and Mentoring
Those who wish to can participate in quarterly, faculty-led Spiritual Formation Groups—intimate cohorts of four to five Asian American students. By sharing their personal journeys in a safe, guided environment, students in these groups have the opportunity to work through their identity, calling, and relationship with Christ. Center for Asian American Theology and Ministry staff are available to support students in other ways as well: dealing with personal matters, looking for resources for a paper, or exploring questions of vocation and calling. We can also connect students with faculty on campus or other Asian American scholars around the country.
Centering: The Asian American Christian Podcast
The Asian American Center produces a podcast on Christ, the Christian life, and Asian American perspectives with rotating hosts. Between regular episodes, as well as specially presented content, we dive into the reality and beauty of living out Asian American Christian faith. Seasons have focused on psychology and mental health, building community as AAPI Christians, Christ and culture, and more.
Featured Faculty
Our widely respected faculty combine decades of ministry experience with groundbreaking
work in church leadership, Pentecostal theology, psychology, and more.
Assistant Provost for the Center for Asian American Theology and Ministry and Assistant Professor of Theology and Asian American Ministry
Lewis B. Smedes Professor of Christian Ethics
Associate Professor of Marriage and Family Therapy and Chair of the Department of Marriage and Family Therapy
Dean of the School of Theology and the School of Intercultural Studies and Professor of Theology and Mission
Asian American Center on FULLER studio
Cultivating Cultural Humility
Storytelling deconstructs Jessica ChenFeng’s Tawainese American experience and gives her a tool to help others navigate diversity
Neighbor
As members of the Fuller community go on a pilgrimage, they’re confronted by the struggle to learn from—and love—our neighbors.
Staff
Daniel D. Lee
Assistant Provost
Center for Asian American Theology and Ministry
Assistant Professor of Theology and Asian American Ministry
danieldlee@fuller.edu
Russell Yee
Asian American Formation Group Facilitator
Center for Asian American Theology and Ministry
Adjunct Professor of Worship
russellyee@fuller.edu
Jessica ChenFeng
Contextual Identity Formation Advisor
Center for Asian American Theology and Ministry
jchenfeng@fuller.edu
Kevin Doi
Church Leadership Advisor
Center for Asian American Theology and Ministry
Chaplain
kevindoi@fuller.edu
Jason G. L. Chu
Program Coordinator
Center for Asian American Theology and Ministry
jasonchu@fuller.edu
Office Location
460 Ford Place
1st Floor
Pasadena, CA 91101
Mailing Address
135 N. Oakland Ave
Box M
Pasadena, CA 91182