The Identity and Mission of Korean Immigrant Churches
April 6–7, 2022
The lectures are free and open to the public; registration is required.
KSC Symposium 2022
The KSC (Korean Studies Center) Symposium 2022 aims to help church leaders in North America have a biblical, theoretical, and practical idea about the identity and mission of Asian American immigrant churches. Six brilliant scholars based in North America will give plenary lectures from historical, biblical, ethnological, and sociological perspectives. Some lecturers will put more weight on Korean case studies in laying a missiological and theological foundation of immigrant churches. The symposium will also provide breakout and case presentation sessions.
Enoch Wan 
Western Seminary
Professor of Intercultural Studies,
Director, Doctor of Education and Doctor of Intercultural Studies
Jehu Hanciles
Emory University Candler School of Theology
D.W. and Ruth Brooks Professor of World Christianity,
Director of the World Christianity Program
Nam Soon Song
Knox College
Ewart Professor of Christian Education & Youth Ministry
Hee An Choi
Boston University School of Theology
Clinical Associate Professor of Practical Theology,
Director of the Anna Howard Shaw Center
Helen Jin Kim
Emory University Candler School of Theology
Assistant Professor of American Religious History
Allison Norton
Hartford Seminary
Faculty Associate in Migration Studies and Congregational Life
Project Director, Pastoral Innovation Network of New England
Associate Faculty - Graduate Programs
SCHEDULE
Wednesday, April 6, 2022
9:00 am–9:10 am Welcome Greetings from the President
9:10 am–9:55 am Lecture 1 Presentation (30 min), Response (15 min)
10:00 am–11:00 am Chapel (Korean Pastor)
11:00 am–11:15 am Break with coffee and cookies
11:15 am–12:15 pm Lecture 2 Presentation (30 min), Response (15 min), Q&A (15 min)
12:15 pm–1:15 pm Lunch: Korean Foods & Cultural Event
1:15 pm–2:15 pm Lecture 3 Presentation (30 min), Response (10 min), Q&A (10 min)
2:15 pm–2:25 pm Break with coffee and cookies
2:25 pm–3:25 pm Lecture 4 Presentation (30 min), Response, (10 min), Q&A (10 min)
3:25 pm–3:40 pm Break with coffee and cookies
3:40 pm–5:30 pm Panel Session (Case Studies)
Thursday, April 7, 2022
9:00 am–9:10 am Opening & Prayer
9:10 am–10:15 am Lecture 5 Presentation (30 min), Response (15 min), Q&A (20 min)
10:15 am–10:45 am Break with coffee and cookies
10:45 am–11:50 am Lecture 6 Presentation (30min), Response (15 min), Q&A (20 min)
11:50 am–12:50 pm Lunch
12:50 pm–2:20 pm Group Sessions: Moderated by a Korean pastor from a local Korean church with young scholars/Doctoral Candidates
2:20 pm–2:50 pm Break with coffee and cookies
2:50 pm–4:50 pm Panel Session: Cases from 1st generation (Korean Ministries) and 2nd generation (English Ministries)
4:50–5:00 pm Closing announcements, Farewell, Thanksgiving