The undergraduate Bible courses I teach have a distinct cultural twist in approach and content; because my section is designated for international students, we typically have 8-12 countries represented in a class of 20 students (both international and third-culture students). Significant time is given in class to explore the relationship between biblical cultures and the various cultures of today.
I’ve been teaching hermeneutics from an inductive Bible study method for 8 years; my philosophy of teaching this course includes a variety of approaches, including the use of color, small- and large-group activities, competitions and games, observation and analysis of TV programs, music, journaling, Lectio Divina, and various modes of technology.
I completed a master’s in vocal performance at USC; I also studied posture and body technique under the Alexander method; my specialty is French mélodies, particularly those of Claude Debussy.
Taize (with accent) style of worship brings the ancient to the contemporary. I have directed several ensembles in this form of worship for the non-liturgical church setting. When conducting the ensembles, I typically provide history, philosophy of worship, and benefits of this form of contemplative worship.
Courses Taught
GBBL 511 – Seminar in Biblical InterpretationGMIN 578 – Worship Leadership
GMIN 618 – Philosophy of Ministry
UBBL 100 – Introduction to Biblical Literature: Exodus/Deuteronomy
UBBL 230 – Luke/Acts
Professional/Scholarly Presentations
Presentations
"Liturgy of Word and Table: Asian American Contextual Liturgy." Institute for the Study of Asian American Christianity, SUmmer Immersion Program. Los Angeles, California, July 25-28, 2007.
"Asian American Women's Stories: Panel Discussion on More Than Serving Tea." Moderator, Azusa, California, February 13, 2007.
“Widening the Margins: Examples from the Lives of Pandita Ramabai and Ruth.” Address to Korean Fellowship, Azusa Pacific University. Azusa: February, 2005.
“Inductive Bible Study Method.” Youth workers’ training seminar, Assemblies of the Firstborn Annual Conference. Azusa: January, 2003.
“Inductive Bible Study Method.” Sunday School teacher training seminar, Alpha Ministry. Azusa: January, 2003.
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"Liturgy of Word and Table: Asian American Contextual Liturgy." Institute for the Study of Asian American Christianity, SUmmer Immersion Program. Los Angeles, California, July 25-28, 2007.
"Asian American Women's Stories: Panel Discussion on More Than Serving Tea." Moderator, Azusa, California, February 13, 2007.
“Widening the Margins: Examples from the Lives of Pandita Ramabai and Ruth.” Address to Korean Fellowship, Azusa Pacific University. Azusa: February, 2005.
“Inductive Bible Study Method.” Youth workers’ training seminar, Assemblies of the Firstborn Annual Conference. Azusa: January, 2003.
“Inductive Bible Study Method.” Sunday School teacher training seminar, Alpha Ministry. Azusa: January, 2003.
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Professional Experience
Academic Experience
Director of Diversity Studies, Azusa Pacific University, Office of Diversity, 2007-Present
Instructor, Azusa Pacific University, Haggard Graduate School of Theology, 2003-Present
Adjunct Professor, Azusa Pacific University, 1995-2003
Director of M.A. Worship Leadership Program, Azusa Pacific University, 2003-2007
Industry Experience
Music educator (piano studio), 1987-95
Coordinator of Student Services and Assessment, Azusa Pacific University, 1995-2000
Director of Student Services, 2000-03
Ministerial/Para-church Experience
Youth pastor and choir director, Korean Church of the Nazarene, 1984-97
Soloist and worship leader, Far-East Broadcasting Chorale, 1997-98
Choir director, Jung Bu Young Nak Church, 1998-2001
Soloist, First Chinese Baptist Church, 2001-02
Adult Sunday school instructor and Taize ensemble director, Board Member for Worship Arts, Evergreen Baptist Church, 2002-present
Director of Diversity Studies, Azusa Pacific University, Office of Diversity, 2007-Present
Instructor, Azusa Pacific University, Haggard Graduate School of Theology, 2003-Present
Adjunct Professor, Azusa Pacific University, 1995-2003
Director of M.A. Worship Leadership Program, Azusa Pacific University, 2003-2007
Industry Experience
Music educator (piano studio), 1987-95
Coordinator of Student Services and Assessment, Azusa Pacific University, 1995-2000
Director of Student Services, 2000-03
Ministerial/Para-church Experience
Youth pastor and choir director, Korean Church of the Nazarene, 1984-97
Soloist and worship leader, Far-East Broadcasting Chorale, 1997-98
Choir director, Jung Bu Young Nak Church, 1998-2001
Soloist, First Chinese Baptist Church, 2001-02
Adult Sunday school instructor and Taize ensemble director, Board Member for Worship Arts, Evergreen Baptist Church, 2002-present
Professional Involvement and Accomplishments
Honors, Awards, Recognition
$1,500 Activites Grant Award, Kern Family Foundation (2007, 2006, 2005)
Cum Laude (USC)
Outstanding Student Scholarship
Phi Beta Kappa Scholar
Voted Senior Speaker (Haggard Graduate School of Theology Graduating Class)
Associations, Boards, Committees
American Academy of Religion, Member, 2007-present
Association for the Study of Higher Education, Member, 2005-2006
Institute for the Study of Asian American Christianity, Observer, 2005-present
Consultation for Asians/Asian-North Americans in Theological Education, Association of Theological Schools, Invited Participant, 2005
Asian American Center Incubation Team, 2005
Asian American Women in Leadership Initiative, Core Leader, 2004-present
Women in Leadership Development (W.I.L.D.), member, 2002-2005
Consultation for Asians/Asian-North Americans in Theological Education, 2005
Seminar for Racial/Ethnic Women in Theological Education, Association of Theological Schools, Invited Participant, 2004
California Teaching English as a Second or Other Language, Member, 2003-2004
$1,500 Activites Grant Award, Kern Family Foundation (2007, 2006, 2005)
Cum Laude (USC)
Outstanding Student Scholarship
Phi Beta Kappa Scholar
Voted Senior Speaker (Haggard Graduate School of Theology Graduating Class)
Associations, Boards, Committees
American Academy of Religion, Member, 2007-present
Association for the Study of Higher Education, Member, 2005-2006
Institute for the Study of Asian American Christianity, Observer, 2005-present
Consultation for Asians/Asian-North Americans in Theological Education, Association of Theological Schools, Invited Participant, 2005
Asian American Center Incubation Team, 2005
Asian American Women in Leadership Initiative, Core Leader, 2004-present
Women in Leadership Development (W.I.L.D.), member, 2002-2005
Consultation for Asians/Asian-North Americans in Theological Education, 2005
Seminar for Racial/Ethnic Women in Theological Education, Association of Theological Schools, Invited Participant, 2004
California Teaching English as a Second or Other Language, Member, 2003-2004
