Youn Chul-ho (Korean윤철호; born 1 April 1955) is a Presbyterian theologian of South Korea.[1] After teaching systematic theology and hermeneutics for 30 years at Presbyterian University and Theological Seminary, he has been an emeritus professor since June 2020.[2] He has written books and articles of systematic theology.[3] and has received several awards for his contribution to the development of theology of Korea.[4]

Youn Chul-ho
Professor Youn in 2017
Born (1955-04-01) April 1, 1955 (age 69)
South Korea
NationalitySouth Korean
Occupation(s)Professor, Academic and Theologian
TitleProfessor of the Systematic Theology
Awardsthe Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism(2008), The 31st Korean Christian Publishing Culture(2014)
Academic background
EducationTh.B, Th.M., M.Div., Ph.D.
Alma materPrinceton Theological Seminary, Northwestern University
ThesisGod's Relation to the World and Human Existence in the Theologies of Paul Tillich and John B. Cobb, Jr (1990)
Doctoral advisorJames E. Will
Academic work
InstitutionsPresbyterian University and Theological Seminary in Seoul
Websitehttps://www.fti.or.kr/

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He entered Presbyterian University and Theological Seminary in 1980 and finished his M.Div. He received a Th.M. from Princeton Theological Seminary, and Ph.D. with the thesis "God's Relation to the World and Human Existence in the Theologies of Paul Tillich and John B. Cobb, Jr" (1990). He served as chairman of the Korean Systematic Theology Society,[5] and established the Future Theology Institute in 2019, and is its director.[6] His concern and study has been on the systematic theology and the dialogue between theology and science. He has contributed several articles to international journals and has published more than ten academic books. He insisted that Korean churches could transform the world through the serving and sacrifice of the church.[7]

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  • Excellent academic book by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism Award 2008[8]
  • The 31st Korean Christian Publishing Culture Award, Theology Division Grand Prize Award 2015[9]
  • The 23rd Korean Christian Publishing Culture Grand Prize in the Theology category Award 2006[10]
  • The 30th Korean Christian Publishing Culture Grand Prize Award, Theology Division 2013[11]
  • Korea Academy of Sciences Excellent Academic Books Award 2014[12]

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References edit

  1. ^ Youn, Chul-ho (April 4, 2004). "21C를 여는 신학자. 장신대 윤철호 교수" [theologian Youn Chul-ho of 21st] (in Korean). pckworld News. Retrieved October 13, 2021.
  2. ^ Youn, Chul-ho (June 2, 2020). "장신대, 교원 퇴임기념 감사예배 및 퇴임예식 진행" [Faculty Retirement Appreciation Service and Retirement Ceremony] (in Korean). Christiandaily News. Retrieved September 15, 2021.
  3. ^ Youn, Chul-ho (April 4, 2004). "장신대 윤철호 교수(조직신학) 국제전문학술지(SCOPUS) 논문 게재되어" [Professor Youn who contributed his article to SCPPUS] (in Korean). CRW News. Retrieved October 13, 2021.
  4. ^ Youn, Chul-ho (January 27, 2015). "장신대 윤철호 교수 한국기독교출판 문화상 수상" [Professor Cheol-ho Yoon of Jangsin University won the Korean Christian Publishing Culture Award] (in Korean). puts. Retrieved October 13, 2021.
  5. ^ Youn, Chul-ho (March 22, 2015). "한국조직신학회, 제11회 전국대회 개최…'통일 염두에 둔 신학적 대화 나눠" [Professor Cheol-ho Yoon of Jangsin University won the Korean Christian Publishing Culture Award]. The 11th Korea Systematic Theology Association (in Korean). Christiandaily News. Retrieved September 15, 2021.
  6. ^ "Future Theology Institute". Retrieved 2021-09-15.
  7. ^ "theological forum of PUTS". Retrieved 2021-10-13.
  8. ^ "academic book by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism Award". mcst.go.kr.
  9. ^ "Korean Christian Publishing Culture Award". puts.or.kr.
  10. ^ "Korean Christian Publishing Culture Grand Prize Award". scitheo.org.
  11. ^ "Korean Christian Publishing Culture Grand Prize Award". mall.godpeople.com.
  12. ^ "Korea Academy of Sciences Award". dasuk.kr.

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