Second Generation Spirituality: A Journey of Faith and Identity in Korean American Churches

The Korean American church has been a vital part of the Korean American community for over a century. It has provided a place for Korean Americans to worship, socialize, and connect with their culture. In recent years, the Korean American church has also become a place where second-generation Korean Americans are exploring their own spirituality and identity.

A Faith Of Our Own: Second-Generation Spirituality in Korean American Churches

by Sharon Kim

4.8 out of 5

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Second-generation Korean Americans are the children of Korean immigrants who came to the United States in the 1960s and 1970s. They grew up in a bicultural world, influenced by both Korean and American culture. As they have come of age, second-generation Korean Americans have begun to question the traditional Korean values that they were raised with. They are also seeking to find their own place in the American church.

The book "Second Generation Spirituality In Korean American Churches" explores the spiritual journeys of second-generation Korean Americans. The book features interviews with second-generation Korean Americans who share their stories of faith, identity, and community. The book also includes essays by scholars who examine the theological and sociological factors that have shaped the spirituality of second-generation Korean Americans.

"Second Generation Spirituality In Korean American Churches" is a valuable resource for anyone who is interested in the Korean American church or the spiritual lives of second-generation Korean Americans. The book provides a unique insight into the challenges and opportunities that second-generation Korean Americans face as they navigate their faith and identity.

Table of Contents

2. The Korean American Church: A Historical Overview
3. The Spirituality of Second-Generation Korean Americans
4. Challenges and Opportunities for Second-Generation Korean Americans
5. The Future of Second Generation Spirituality

Author

The author of "Second Generation Spirituality In Korean American Churches" is Dr. Young Lee Hertig. Dr. Hertig is a professor of theology at Fuller Theological Seminary. She is also the co-founder of the Korean American Christian Scholars Association. Dr. Hertig has written extensively on the Korean American church and the spirituality of Korean Americans.

Reviews

"Second Generation Spirituality In Korean American Churches" has received positive reviews from scholars and church leaders.

"This book is a groundbreaking work that provides a much-needed exploration of the spiritual lives of second-generation Korean Americans. Dr. Hertig has written a insightful and thought-provoking book that will be of great interest to anyone who is interested in the Korean American church or the spiritual lives of second-generation Korean Americans." - Dr. Sang Hyun Lee, Professor of Missiology, Fuller Theological Seminary

"Second Generation Spirituality In Korean American Churches" is a valuable resource for anyone who is interested in the Korean American church or the spiritual lives of second-generation Korean Americans. Dr. Hertig has written a insightful and thought-provoking book that will be of great interest to anyone who is interested in the Korean American church or the spiritual lives of second-generation Korean Americans." - Rev. Dr. Grace Ji-Sun Kim, Senior Pastor, Center for Faith and Justice, Los Angeles

A Faith Of Our Own: Second-Generation Spirituality in Korean American Churches

by Sharon Kim

4.8 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	1719 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	214 pages

FREE