Keon-Sang An
Associate Professor of Bible and Mission
BA, MA, Yonsei University, Seoul
MDiv, Chongshin Theological Seminary, Seoul
MA, London School of Theology
ThM, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School
ThM, PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary
Courses Taught
IS500: Touchstone
BI501: Bible, Hermeneutics, and Christian Mission
MI601: Introduction to Missiology
MT564/664/MK774: Missional Hermeneutics
MT569/669/MK769: Reading the Bible Contextually
Campus Affiliations
Areas of Expertise
Missiology, missional hermeneutics, contextual theology, vocation and formation, daily and workplace spirituality, Ethiopian Orthodox Church
“Cross-cultural interaction enriched and transformed my own theological perspective, especially in the area of biblical interpretation. I came to affirm the contextual nature of biblical interpretation and the significance of tradition and context.”
Bio
Keon-Sang An moved from teaching and mentoring students as an adjunct to join the School of Intercultural Studies faculty in July 2015. As associate professor of Bible and mission, he is particularly excited about academically integrating the Bible and mission into missional practices that students can carry out in the context of their life and ministry.
An is an ordained pastor, belonging to GAPCK (the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in Korea). He previously served as a missionary in East Africa, working with SIM (Serving in Mission) and GMS (Global Mission Society). He taught theology and missiology at KHMTC (Kale Hiwot Ministry Training Center) in Asmara, Eritrea, and later at ETC (Evangelical Theological College) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. His wife, Mi-Young, taught psychology at ETC. He also served as a SIM Ethiopia Council member.
Download Dr. An’s CV, which includes a list of his current publications, here.
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