“You only teach two classes? What do you do the rest of your day?” Questions From My Daughters About My Vocation
For many faculty with school-age children at home, it is a common dilemma that inevitably comes around a couple of times a year: our children’s school vacation dates (e.g., spring break) rarely align with ours. In the grand scheme of things that truly trouble our world, this is not a…
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“You only teach two classes? What do you do the rest of your day?” Questions From My Daughters About My Vocation
For many faculty with school-age children at home, it is a common dilemma that inevitably comes around a couple of times a…
“Do Your Students Like You?”: Questions From My Daughters About My Vocation, Part II
Abigail: Do you like your students? Do they like you? Yes, Abigail, I do like my students. I often find myself raving…
“In the Name of God: A Holy Betrayal” Is a Call to Do Better
A Netflix’s docuseries on Korean cults offers an opportunity for self-reflection. KEY POINTS “In the Name of God: A Holy Betrayal” is…
Visiting Korea? 4 Activities to engage with Korean culture.
South Korea in its unique blend of traditional and modern aspects offers a rich array of activities that international visitors can experience,…
The science of Korean beauty products and whiteness.
Widespread use of White Jesus images in non-Western contexts is problematic. Like beauty products that favor whiteness, images of White Jesus promote…
When the theoretical becomes personal: A Christian scholar’s reflections on external locus of control and self-compassion.
The author shares their personal experiences coping with a family medical emergency in South Korea amidst COVID-19 restrictions. They explore the concepts…
Not Korean Enough: Experiences of Imposter Syndrome While Leading a Study Abroad, and a Prayer in Response
Not Korean enough: Experiences of imposter syndrome while leading a
study abroad, and a prayer in response.
Rethinking Interpersonal Boundaries with Students: Lessons Learned While Leading a Short-Term Study Abroad Program
I hope to live more deeply into my calling as a teacher in a Christian classroom: Doing “life together” with students, living…
How Christian Learning Communities Can Effectively Engage AAPI Heritage Month: A Conversation with Michelle Reyes
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month. How might Christian scholars effectively engage AAPI topics during this month and…