Steve Prost: A Military Chaplain Undertakes a PhD at TEDS
Jan 31, 2025
Dr. Kim’s areas of study include theology, linguistics, and education. He previously served with Wycliffe Bible Translators for 20 years, where he equipped local church leaders and empowered other missionaries. During his time at Wycliffe, the Bible books Jonah and Ruth were published in a minority language he worked with. Mark and Genesis were published subsequently after his departure. He taught courses such as Language & Culture Acquisition, Sociolinguistics, Developing Intercultural Competency, Adult Education, Multicultural Leadership, and Cultural Anthropology in Canada and West Africa. He speaks five languages. Dr. Kim has served as a pastor and is passionate about utilizing his position to cater TEDS’ resources directly to churches worldwide, mission agencies, and Non-Governmental Organizations. He enjoys hiking and walking with his wife, spending quality time with their three adult children, and reading in coffee shops while listening to jazz.
과목: 다문화 사역과 리더십, 사역연구방법론
김영수 박사의 연구 분야는 신학, 언어학, 교육학입니다. 김 박사는 Wycliffe Bible Translators에서 20년 동안 사역하면서 지역 교회 지도자들과 선교사들을 훈련하는데 힘써 왔습니다. 위클리프와 섬기며 코카서스지역의 소수민족 언어로 성경을 번역하는 것을 도왔습니다. 그는 캐나다와 서아프리카에서 언어 및 문화 습득, 사회 언어학, 문화적 역량 개발, 성인 교육, 다문화 리더십, 문화 인류학 등의 과목을 가르쳤습니다. 5개국어를 구사하는 그는 목회자로도 이민교회를 섬겼으며 트리니티에서의 자신의 역할을 통해 전 세계 교회, 선교 기관 및 비정부 기구에 트리니티의 신학적 자원을 공급하는데 열정을 쏟고 있습니다.
BTh, Prairie College
MDiv, Tyndale Seminary
MLE, Trinity Western University
PhD, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School
If you’re graduating with a ministry degree from an accredited Bible college or Christian liberal arts school, you may qualify for our Advanced Placement MDiv (AP MDiv). This program reduces the overall number of hours you’ll need to graduate with an MDiv while also allowing you to take additional advanced electives in areas that you’re passionate about.
Gain pastoral leadership skills through the Master of Divinity (MDiv) program at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School (TEDS). Our MDiv degree program has the rigorous academic courses and spiritual support you need for your calling in Christian ministry or academia. Join a diverse student body and learn within the context of a broadly evangelical ethos.
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Pursue an in-depth understanding of theology and its relevance to today’s world with a master’s degree in Theological Studies from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School (TEDS). Apply your knowledge to your vocation, ministry, volunteer work, family life, and more through our distinguished and flexible program. The Master of Arts (MA) in Theological Studies degree is TEDS’ most flexible program both in focus and delivery method. Choose your area of study based on your interests and experience. In addition, you can earn your degree through multiple delivery modalities, including completely online. See how a theology degree can transform your life by enrolling at TEDS.
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The TEDS Doctor of Ministry program invites men and women to step deeper into developing advanced ministry skills. It emphasizes continuous spiritual growth and formation, devotion to Christ, and the ability to think biblically and strategically about the issues facing our community and world.
Students must complete 30 semester hours of work as follows:
The Thriving Immigrant Churches Track will offer immigrant pastors and leaders multiple learning opportunities to address their unique challenges by helping them to form innovative ministry strategies and a strong witnessing community that will bless their neighbors and beyond. It will provide space for immigrant church pastors and leaders to be refreshed, recharged, and reengaged for the sake of Christ and his kingdom.
Learn how to faithfully counsel, teach, support, and guide your brothers and sisters in Christ as they seek to be transformed by the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Through this certificate you’ll explore ministry practices, counseling techniques, socio-cultural impacts on ministry, church leadership development, and building biblical curriculum.
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