Author Archives
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Korean Women, Self-Esteem, and Practical Theology: Transformative Care
Jaeyeong Lucy Chung’s book provides a criticism of Korean women’s development of “low self-esteem” and “false-self identity,” isolated from their parents, husbands, and parents in law, and suggests a practical methodology of pastoral care for Korean women for overcoming this… Read More ›
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Sermon: “Nourishing Body & Soul”
Text: John 21:1-19 Background: Preached May 12, 2019 at the 11am English Language Ministry service at Oakland Chinese Community United Methodist Church (edited for clarity and length) Throughout the season of Easter, our scripture readings have been telling us stories… Read More ›
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Disabling Mission, Enabling Witness: Exploring Missiology through the Lens of Disability Studies
At least one billion people, or 15% of the world’s population, experience some type of disability, and disability prevalence is higher for developing nations. About one out of five people have a disability in the U.S., Census Bureau Reports. People with disabilities can be viewed… Read More ›
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The Rise of Christian Art in Contemporary China
Exhibition: “The Spirit in Fire and Wind: Christian Art in Contemporary China” Place and Date: West Lafayette Public Library, Purdue University, May 3-12, 2019 In May of 2019, I introduced several Taiwanese Christian artists and their works in my paper… Read More ›
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Art: Annunciation
The Annunciation, an essential theme reminds Christians the love of God for human beings. In the Spiritual Exercises of Ignatius of Loyola, this love is contemplated in the account of the incarnation. Through Mary’s unreserved self-surrender in response to the… Read More ›
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Explorations in Asian Christianity: History, Theology and Mission
Scott Sunquist’s contribution to Asian Christian studies has been exemplary. This is the fifth book in the missiological engagement series. In 2001 he edited A Dictionary of Asian Christianity and presented a comprehensive resource on Christianity in Asia. In the… Read More ›
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Teaching and Learning as Inspired Dialogue: Implications for Cross-Cultural Teaching Ministry
Introduction The ‘Guru-shishya’ (lit. Teacher-student) relationship in the context of India is not only one of the most sacred and respected relationships but also considered an inevitable one for the attainment of the ‘Moksha’ (lit. emancipation from the cycle… Read More ›
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Asian American Theology Conference 2019 at PTS
For the full information, click HERE Princeton Theological Seminary hosts Asian American Theology Conference on March 29-30, 2019
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ATSI 2019 Accepts Applications
About the Asian Theological Summer Institute May 28-31, 2019 Held on United Lutheran Seminary’s Philadelphia campus, the Asian Theological Summer Institute (ATSI) seeks to identify and encourage Asians/Asian Americans who are focused on theological education at the PhD and ThD… Read More ›
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Make the Best of Your Life: Letters to Bahujan Youth
Prabhu Guptara’u book, Make the Best of Your Life: Letters to Bahujan Youth, is in epistolary form responding to questions, which makes his work attractive and the topics lucid.[1] Born and educated in India, Guptara is a prominent Indian expert… Read More ›
