Ilsup Ahn

Ilsup Ahn is a Professor of Philosophy at North Park University's College of Arts & Sciences, specializing in religious ethics and social justice. Since joining the faculty in 2004, he focuses on ethical frameworks for addressing undocumented migration, economic justice, and globalization.

Education:

• PhD in Ethics, University of Chicago
• ThM in Theology, Emory University
• MDiv in Theology, Emory University
• BA in Philosophy, Yonsei University

His research explores intersections of Christian ethics with contemporary issues like labor justice, border politics, and neoliberal financial systems. Students engage through service-learning projects in Chicago communities.

Recent publications analyze debt ethics, migration policies, and multicultural Christian ethics. His 2017 book Just Debt & Unjust Credit critiques global financial systems through theological lenses.

Scientific awards:

• 2012 Best Article in Humanities/Social Sciences (Malaysian Academic Publication Council)

He advises the East Asian Student Association and collaborates with organizations like the American Academy of Religion and Society of Christian Ethicists.