The Korean Church of Boston 70th Anniversary Symposium
The Korean Church of Boston (PCUSA) looks back on the past as we welcome our 70th anniversary in 2023 as an immigrant church planted in the United States, and we thank God for God’s great love bestowed upon us. Therefore, we have prepared events to commemorate our 70th anniversary under the title “Gratitude,” and a meaningful symposium as […]
The 2019 Im Conference of Korean Christianity
Colonialists, Missionaries, and Nationalist in Korea and Beyond The University of California Los Angeles held a conference for scholars in all Korea-related and world-Christianity fields, so they could present their researches on Korean Christianity, especially on the topics related to (1) Christianity in North(ern) Korea (2) Colonialism and Christianity, 1910-1945, and (3) Christianity, Nation Building, and […]
Dr.Koh Hyeseong recognized as an Outstanding American by Choice
On July 19, 2016, Dr. Koh Hyeseong-Cheon will be recognized as an Outstanding American by Choice by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security for her achievements and contributions as a naturalized citizen. Senator Richard Blumenthal and other representatives of the government will speak at this event. She is the first Korean American to receive this […]
“Korean Wave” Not New to BU
Recently Boston University wrote about the “Korean Wave” that is hitting campus. While record numbers of students and courses in Korean language are being hit, the Boston Korean Diaspora project demonstrates that this is not entirely new. Read more about BU and its long and intertwined history with Korea and Korean intellectuals.
Partnering to Study the Korean Diaspora in Boston
The Center for Global Christianity & Mission has partnered with the East Rock Institute to uncover the stories of the Korean diaspora in Boston. As the partnership enters its third year, scholars have pieced together a number of fascinating stories. Topics range from the education of Yi Ku, the last prince of the Chosen dynasty […]
Korean Diaspora Progress Reported
The team of researchers who have been working to construct the ground floor of a project to understand the establishment and growth of the Korean Diaspora community in Boston in the 1950s and 1960s presented the results of their work to date at CURA, the Institute for Culture, Religion and World Affairs on April 8. […]
East Rock Institute Newsletter
East Rock Institute is our partner in this project. Here is the latest newsletter. ERI newsletter Vol. 4, No.1 This newsletter includes an article by Hye Jin Lee about the project on page 6 but a link to the entire newsletter is included here for readers who want to get better acquainted with this organization. […]
News items about ERI and CGCM collaboration
Two articles about the ERI and CGCM collaboration appeared in the October 2012 issue of ERI’s newsletter. Both are included here.