A Prophetic Voice for Eco-Justice: Grace Ji-Sun Kim, By Alexis Presseau Maloof

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I am so honored and delighted that Alexis Presseau Maloof wrote this article,“A Prophetic Voice for Eco-Justice Grace Ji-Sun Kim” for Horizons Magazine (November/December 2015).

Alexis read my books and interviewed me this past January for her article in Horizons. She did a fabulous job of capturing my theological writing (Colonialism, Han, and the Transformative Spirit) and work on climate justice.  Alexis covers my involvement with the World Council of Churches, COP and eco-justice. Thank you so much Alexis!

God Complex Radio

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I was interviewed by co-host, the Rev. Carol Howard Merritt for “God Complex Radio”.  She is the author of Tribal Church: Ministering to the Missing Generation and Reframing Hope: Vital Ministry in a New Generation.  She is a strong leader and voice on “how to engage with the changing nature of the church and culture.”

It was a lively interview on my third book, “Colonialism, Han, and the Transformative Spirit”. I would love to hear your feedback and comments on this interview.

World Council of Churches and the Urgency of Climate Change

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Tomorrow I leave for a World Council of Churches Meeting on Climate Change.  This is an urgent matter for the churches world-wide.  I hope that everyone can feel the urgency and do something about saving our earth. 

This is my latest piece for The Huffington Post.  I welcome any suggestions/comments you may have on working toward eco-justice.

I will be attending a World Council of Churches’ Working Group meeting on Climate Change in Germany.  This is my Huffington Post regarding the meeting and the urgency of Climate Change.

Christena Cleveland’s Book List for 2013

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My third book, Colonialism, Han, and the Transformative Spirit (Palgrave Macmillan, 2013) has sparked some interest within the theological world. I have discussed it on WATER as well as Homebrewed Christianity. 

I have also given many talks about the book in many different universities and colleges.  I am especially grateful when my book appears on someone’s reading list.  My friend, Dr. Christena Cleveland included it on her list of “Reconciliation Books to Read 2013“.  She is the author of a new book, Disunity in Christ.  I am so grateful to her for

Grace Ji-Sun Kim and the Transformative Spirit

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I was interviewed by Callid Keefe-Perry for Homebrewed Christianity at the American Academy of Religion meeting in Baltimore.

Callid is Host and Podcaster at Homebrewed Christianity, Co-Founder/Actor/Educator Consultant Search Engine Improv and Founder and Editor-in-Chief at THEOPOETICSdotnet

I am reposting the column and podcast of

Books You Will Need In The New Year

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I was recently interviewed at the AAR (Baltimore) by Callid Keefe-Perry for “Homebrewed Christianity”.  A podcast of the interview will be available soon.

I am reposting this column, “Books you will Need in the New Year” by Bo Sanders which was originally posted on Homebrewed Christianity.

Books You Will Need In The New Year

AAR: Korean North American Theology

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Korean North American Theology Group at the AAR (November 24, 2013)

Place: The Carroll Room at the Hilton Hotel

Two Books will be reviewed at this event:

Oregon State University Lecture

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My visit to Oregon State University was exciting and wonderful.  I taught one class and gave a public lecture, “Thinking Out Loud:  Race, Gender and Han.”  Here are a few pictures from my visit.

Oregon State University

Thinking out Loud: Race, Gender, and Han

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I will be speaking at Oregon State University.  The lecture is free and open to the public.

“Thinking out Loud: Race, Gender, and Han”

Dr. Grace Ji-Sun Kim

“Our society has come a long way in terms of fighting racism and sexism, but it still has a long way to go. As our society faces suffering and pain due to racism and sexism, a Korean term, han tries to capture this suffering. Han signifies a difficult emotion and term but can best to described as ‘unjust suffering.’ All people suffer, but no one should suffer because of the color of their skin or their gender. ”

A Conversation with Grace Ji-Sun Kim, Part II

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This piece concludes the “Conversation” on Ecclesio.com.  It has been an honor to be part of the Fall 2013 Ecclesio.com series.  Much thanks to Dr. Cynthia Holder Rich for the invite and for being a wonderful dialogue partner.  This is reposted here with permission.

Editor’s Note:  This week, we discuss Grace Ji-Sun Kim’s 2013 book Colonialism, Han, and the Transformative Spirit.  Here, Dr. Kim answers a few questions arising from my reading of her book.