David Kwon

Dr. David Kwon is an Assistant Professor of Theology and Religious Studies at Seattle University, part of the College of Arts & Sciences. He holds a PhD in moral theology from Boston College, an MBA from Johns Hopkins University, and degrees in social work/social policy (AM/MSW) and MDiv from the University of Chicago. His work integrates intersectionality across theological ethics, business, environmental, and healthcare ethics, with a focus on global justice issues like gender/racial equity and post-conflict justice.

Education:

• PhD in Theological Ethics, Boston College, 2018
• MBA, Johns Hopkins University, 2012
• MDiv and MSW/AM, University of Chicago, 2010
• BAs in Religious Studies, Journalism, and Business Admin, Sogang University (South Korea), 2006

Research Interests: Peace ethics, business/environmental ethics, health care ethics, gender/racial justice. He emphasizes global perspectives and has published on intersections of race, gender, and class in theological contexts.

Awards:

• Student Senate Teaching Award, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota (2021)

Advising/Grants: No specific advisees or grants listed. Courses taught include Social Justice and Christian Ethics, Global Bioethics, and Peace Studies.

Labs/Teams: Not explicitly mentioned in the profile.