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Scientists in astronomy, geology, biology, genetics and science education, and theologians in systematic and historical theology, Old Testament and philosophy of religion.

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Choe Seung-Urn최승언

Astronomy (astrophysics, historical astronomy, gifted science education) Professor Emeritus, Dept. of Earth Science Education, Seoul National University · Pastor, Nazeun Church

Theological reflections of an astronomer

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B.S., Astronomy, Seoul National University
M.S., Astronomy, Seoul National University
Ph.D., Astrophysics, University of Minnesota
M.Div., Presbyterian University and Theological Seminary
Board member, Forum on East-West Knowledge and Action

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Lee Jong-Sun이종선

Philosophy and comparative thought Forum on East-West Knowledge and Action

Scientists

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Lee Moon-Won이문원

Geology Professor Emeritus, Kangwon National University

When and how did the Earth become what it is?

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B.S., Earth Science Education, Seoul National University
M.S., Earth Science Education, Seoul National University
Ph.D., Petrology, Tohoku University, Japan
Research: volcanic rocks, geochemistry, earth science education

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Yoon Se-Jin윤세진

Biology Education Lecturer, Sookmyung Women's University

Evolution and God

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B.S., Biology Education, Seoul National University
M.S., Biology Education, Seoul National University
Ed.D., Biology Education, Pusan National University
High school biology teacher for 30 years
Research: biology education, curriculum, philosophy of science

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Kim Jong-Won김종원

Clinical Genetics Professor, Dept. of Laboratory Medicine, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine

Evolution and genetic disease

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M.D., Seoul National University College of Medicine
Ph.D., Seoul National University
Board-certified in Laboratory Medicine
Research: clinical genetics, human genome

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Cho Hee-Hyung조희형

Science Education Professor Emeritus, Division of Science Education, Kangwon National University

The nature of science as a pillar of science-theology, and philosophy of science as mediator

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1974 B.S., Biology Education, Seoul National University
1983 Ph.D., Purdue University
1984–2014 Professor, Kangwon National University
Author of some 20 books, including The Challenge and Reconciliation of Science and Technology with Christianity (2024) and What Is Science? (2025)

Theologians

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Bae Jeong-Hoon배정훈

Old Testament Professor (retired), Presbyterian University and Theological Seminary

Reading Genesis in a scientific age

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B.E., Aeronautical Engineering, Seoul National University
M.Div., Th.M., Presbyterian University and Theological Seminary
Th.M., Old Testament, Princeton Theological Seminary
Ph.D., Old Testament, Graduate Theological Union
Research: canonical interpretation, prophecy and apocalyptic, Second Temple period

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Suh Won-Mo서원모

Historical Theology Professor (retired), Presbyterian University and Theological Seminary · Chair, Forum on East-West Knowledge and Action

Augustine's doctrine of creation; theology and science from a historical perspective

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B.A., Sociology, Seoul National University
M.Div., Th.M., Presbyterian University and Theological Seminary
Th.M., Ph.D., Church History, Princeton Theological Seminary
Research: early church history, Asian church history, East-West exchange, history of science

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Lim Chang-Se임창세

Systematic Theology (science and theology) Research Professor, International Public Theology Forum-Center, Berkeley · Director, Center for Karl Barth and Public Theology

The task and mission of science-and-theology

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M.Div., Hanshin University
Th.M., Th.D., Ruhr University Bochum, Germany
Research: dogmatics, public theology, science and theology

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Lee Kang-Won이강원

Systematic Theology Visiting Professor, Presbyterian University and Theological Seminary

Pannenberg's theology and faith in creation

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B.S., Physics, Seoul National University
M.Div., Presbyterian University and Theological Seminary
Th.D., Systematic Theology, Heidelberg University
Research: systematic theology, theology and science

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Shin Kyung-Soo신경수

Systematic Theology (science-theology, Calvin studies) Director, Open Door Mission

Karl Barth's theology of science and its legacy

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M.Div., Th.M., Presbyterian University and Theological Seminary (thesis on Karl Heim)
Ph.D., University of Aberdeen, U.K. (Calvin's theology of holiness)
Formerly adjunct professor at Youngnam Theological University; lecturer at PUTS and Anyang University
Books on Calvin, Bonhoeffer's public theology, Reformed science-theology and Karl Heim
Translator of Millard J. Erickson's Christian Theology

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Yoon Sungryun윤성련

Philosophy of Religion (phenomenology, theology of the body) Visiting Professor, United Graduate School of Theology, Yonsei University · Senior Pastor, The Lowly Church yoontoyoon@yonsei.ac.kr

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Works on philosophy of religion and phenomenology, focusing on the relationship between body, being and world. Reinterprets theological questions through Merleau-Ponty's phenomenology of the body and ontology of the flesh, with interests in Maximus the Confessor on creation and incarnation, ecotheology and the dialogue of science and theology. Recent research addresses AI, virtual reality and posthumanism.

Ph.D., Philosophy of Religion, Yonsei University
M.Div., Presbyterian University and Theological Seminary
B.F.A., Craft Art, Kookmin University
2024– Visiting Professor of Philosophy of Religion, Yonsei University
2022– Senior Research Fellow, Forum on East-West Knowledge and Action
2025– Research Fellow, HTSN (Theology and Technology)
Co-authored: The Philosophy of AI and Virtual Reality (2025); Caring for Creation (2025); Church and Technology (2026)
Public lectures: theology and philosophy of the body; the ecological crisis and Christian faith; philosophy and theology of virtual reality

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Kim Sang-Hee김상희

Mission and Cultural Anthropology Chaplain, Megastudy Russel Boarding Academy · Ordained minister, Presbyterian Church in Korea (HapDong) ksh68752@hanmail.net

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Graduate, College of Theology, Yonsei University
Graduate, Graduate School of Theology, Chongshin University
Studies and research, University of Birmingham, U.K.
Former interpreting professor, Northwest and Trinity colleges and a five-seminary consortium, Vancouver, Canada
Missionary to India for 8 years, Presbyterian Church in Korea (HapDong)
Former associate pastor, Hyerin Church, Bucheon

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Kim Dong-Yeol김동열

Old Testament Senior Pastor, Perfecters Church

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B.A., History Education, Seoul National University
M.Div., General Assembly Theological Seminary (PCK)
Th.M., Graduate School of Practical Theology, Baekseok University
Ph.D., Old Testament, Hanshin University
Former chaplain, Ministry of Education Christian fellowship
Research: complementary reading of the Masoretic Text and the Septuagint; biblical names of plants, animals, minerals, stars and instruments; integrated reading of science and humanities; theology of work; Esther; extending insights from quantum mechanics and evolution through reader-response and postcolonial criticism