Identity and ethnicity are the critical issues that second-generation Korean American adolescents are facing today. This paper intends to examine the critical issues surrounding identity and ethnicity among second-generation Korean American adolescents as well as draw valuable implications for Korean immigrant church ministry. For this purpose, first, the writer reflects on identity and ethnicity from a biblical point of view. Second, he briefly presents an overview and discussion of a theoretical basis related to the issues of identity, ethnicity, and ethnic identity. Third, he describes the experiences that second-generation Korean American adolescents may share in common in relation to both issues. Second-generation Korean American adolescents tend to have a more difficult time developing a positive sense of identity, compared to their white peers, largely because of the issues surrounding their ethnicity. Finally, the writer draws several implications for second-generation Korean American ministry in light of the discussion. He suggests two important directions, along with some specific ideas and activities, which Korean immigrant churches should consider for ministry to second generation Korean American adolescents. First, Korean immigrant churches need to help their youth appreciate their bicultural identity, encouraging these young people to develop a more integrative identity, while forming their Christian identity. Second, Korean immigrant churches need to help their youth to broaden their understanding of cultural differences and improve their multicultural competency through exercising proper attitudes and utilizing cross-cultural training programs or methods.
목차
Abstract Ⅰ. Introduction Ⅱ. A Biblical Reflection on Ethnicity and Identity 1. The Old Testament 2. The New Testament Ⅲ. Theoretical Bases 1. Theories of Identity 2. Theories of Ethnicity 3. Theories of Ethnic Identity Ⅳ. Korean American Adolescents’ Experiences 1. Children of Korean Immigrants: Living As a Stranger 2. Living Between Two Worlds 3. Ethnic Identity Development Ⅴ. Implications for the Ministry of the Korean Immigrant Church 1. Towards a More Integrative Identity Formation 2. Toward Developing a More Multicultural Competency Ⅵ. Conclusions Bibliography
키워드
IdentityEthnicityEthnic IdentityKorean American AdolescentsKorean Immigrant ChurchesMulticultural Competency
한국기독교교육학회 [The Korean Society for the Study of Christian Religious Education]
설립연도
1960
분야
인문학>기독교신학
소개
한국에 복음이 들어오고, 교회가 설립된 것은 19세기 말이었다.
해방이 되면서 한국교회는 더욱 발전하게 되었고 그에 따라 기독교교육의 중요성과 필요성도 강조되게 되었다. 그러한 과정에 기독교교육을 전공한 학자들이 귀국함에 따라 그들을 중심으로 한국기독교교육학회를 결성할 필요성을 느껴 설립하게 되었다.
한국기독교교육학회의 설립 목적은 기독교교육학의 이론적 발전과 실천을 위한 연구와 장을 확대해가려는 것이다. 그리고 학자들간의 연구교류와 교제를 위한 장을 마련하기 위하여 본 학회를 1960년에 설립하였다.