This course will be an overview of a development of the theological methods in relation to Korea’s cultural context. Completing the course, the learners can understand cultural influences on the dynamic development of Korean churches and indigenous theology; they can also gain an insight into their own image of God and theological imagination in their own cultural context.
Offered By
Re-imaging God in Korean Context
Yonsei UniversityAbout this Course
3,391 recent views
Shareable Certificate
Earn a Certificate upon completion
100% online
Start instantly and learn at your own schedule.
Flexible deadlines
Reset deadlines in accordance to your schedule.
Beginner Level
Approx. 8 hours to complete
English
Subtitles: English, Korean, Spanish
Shareable Certificate
Earn a Certificate upon completion
100% online
Start instantly and learn at your own schedule.
Flexible deadlines
Reset deadlines in accordance to your schedule.
Beginner Level
Approx. 8 hours to complete
English
Subtitles: English, Korean, Spanish
Offered by
Yonsei University
Yonsei University was established in 1885 and is the oldest private university in Korea.
Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
1 hour to complete
Image Matters to Theology (and You)
The chief goal of the course will be to understand a rapid growth and dynamic development of the Korean Protestant churches and indigenous theology by exploring various images of God in Korea. The first module will focus on an important methodological shift in contemporary theology from conceptual intellect to the human imagination.
1 hour to complete
6 videos (Total 48 min), 1 reading, 1 quiz
6 videos
Orientation4m
Why Images?7m
Theology, as a Work of the Imagination7m
Concept of God vs. Image of God8m
The Image of God: A Psychoanalytic Understanding16m
1 reading
Recommended Readings for Module 110m
1 practice exercise
Module 1 Quiz30m
2 hours to complete
God as Father: Psychoanalytic Approaches to God-Image
The second module will discuss one’s formation of God-image as a Father with a comprehensive understanding of Freud’s psychoanalysis since many psychoanalytic theorists have argued that one’s early experience of parental relationship has an unavoidable, unconscious impact upon the formation of one’s own God-images.
2 hours to complete
5 videos (Total 55 min), 1 reading, 1 quiz
5 videos
God is Our Father, Is He Good Enough?10m
Freud, a Theologian12m
Imago: Psychoanalysis and Religion10m
Why did Freud Reject God the Father?18m
1 reading
Recommended Readings for Module 210m
1 practice exercise
Module 2 Quiz30m
1 hour to complete
God as Heaven: Korean Confucian Culture and God-Image
The module 3 will examine the image of a heavenly God in the cultural context of Korea with the emphasis on Korean Confucian understanding of the "Chon" (heaven). Noting the collective (cultural) representations of the "Chon" (heaven), the interplay among transcendental and immanent images of God in the formation of the Korean Protestant churches will be discussed.
1 hour to complete
5 videos (Total 50 min), 1 reading, 1 quiz
5 videos
Understanding Self (and God) in the West and East11m
Mental and Collective Representations of God10m
Hanunim: The Korean Term for God7m
The Heaven in Korean Confucianism15m
1 reading
Recommended Readings for Module 310m
1 practice exercise
Module 3 Quiz30m
1 hour to complete
God as Rice: A Dialectical Imagination of Minjung Theologians
The module 4 will focus on Kwok Pui-lan’s proposal of biblical interpretation as “Dialogical Imagination” in which the Korean Minjung theology strengthens the power of theological imagination. This module will demonstrate how the immanent image of God as rice to the Korean Minjung theology became the central theme of the Christian social movement in Korea.
1 hour to complete
5 videos (Total 44 min), 1 reading, 1 quiz
5 videos
A Way of Dialogical Imagination5m
Minjung Theology and Its Creative Imagination6m
Chang Il-dam: A Social Biography of Minjung10m
God is Rice15m
1 reading
Recommended Readings for Module 410m
1 practice exercise
Module 4 Quiz30m
Reviews
TOP REVIEWS FROM RE-IMAGING GOD IN KOREAN CONTEXT
by JGJan 4, 2018
Very interesting course. However, it focused too much on westernized religion is a organized religion in particular. In fact, spirituality, and there's a whole myriad of beliefs blurry and you.
by CLJan 12, 2020
This course was an excellent exercise in critical thinking as I learned more about the many ways God can be interpreted through Korean cultural lens.
by JWJun 28, 2020
Very informative course! The section on Freud seemed mostly unrelated to Korean contexts, but the latter three modules are fantastic.
by RMFeb 17, 2018
Concise, completely on topic, lots of excellent references for future study. Very interesting and thought provoking.
Frequently Asked Questions
When will I have access to the lectures and assignments?
Access to lectures and assignments depends on your type of enrollment. If you take a course in audit mode, you will be able to see most course materials for free. To access graded assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience, during or after your audit. If you don't see the audit option:
- The course may not offer an audit option. You can try a Free Trial instead, or apply for Financial Aid.
- The course may offer 'Full Course, No Certificate' instead. This option lets you see all course materials, submit required assessments, and get a final grade. This also means that you will not be able to purchase a Certificate experience.
What will I get if I purchase the Certificate?
When you purchase a Certificate you get access to all course materials, including graded assignments. Upon completing the course, your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile. If you only want to read and view the course content, you can audit the course for free.
Is financial aid available?
Yes, Coursera provides financial aid to learners who cannot afford the fee. Apply for it by clicking on the Financial Aid link beneath the "Enroll" button on the left. You’ll be prompted to complete an application and will be notified if you are approved. Learn more.
Will I earn university credit for completing the Course?
This Course doesn't carry university credit, but some universities may choose to accept Course Certificates for credit. Check with your institution to learn more. Online Degrees and Mastertrack™ Certificates on Coursera provide the opportunity to earn university credit.
More questions? Visit the Learner Help Center.
