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Esther Chung-Kim is Professor of Religious Studies at Claremont McKenna College, where she also serves as Associate Director of The Gould Center for Humanistic Studies. Previously, she chaired the Religious Studies department and has established herself as a leading scholar in Reformation history and religious studies.
Education:
- B.A. from Drew University
- M.Div. from Princeton
- Ph.D. from Duke University
Professor Chung-Kim specializes in the history of world Christianity with particular expertise in Europe and Asia. Her research examines religious conflict, the history of poverty, and religious influence on politics, economics, and society in the early modern era. She regularly teaches courses on the History of World Christianity, Poverty, Wealth and Social Change, European Reformations, and Christianity and Politics in East Asia. Her scholarship demonstrates a consistent focus on how religious reformers shaped social welfare institutions, particularly regarding poor relief systems during the Reformation period.
Her recent publications (2019-2025) reveal an expanding research trajectory that connects historical religious practices with contemporary issues, including the economics of religious practice, refugee care, and the intersection of religion with medicine. The articles show increasing interdisciplinary engagement across history, theology, economics, and social policy.
Notable Awards:
- Michael DeBakey Fellowship in the History of Medicine
- Sabbatical Grant for Researchers from Louisville Institute
- Research Exchange Fellowship at Eberhards-Karls Universität, Tübingen
- Multiple faculty development grants from The Claremont Colleges
Professor Chung-Kim has received substantial research support including sabbatical grants, fellowship opportunities, and professional development funding that has enabled her international research collaborations. Her speaking engagements demonstrate significant recognition in her field, with invitations to Yale University, Emory University, and international institutions in Denmark and Switzerland. While specific laboratory or research team information isn't provided in the texts, her work shows collaboration with scholars across multiple institutions and disciplines.
