معرفی
Helen Jin Kim is an Associate Professor of American Religious History at Emory University’s Candler School of Theology. Her research examines U.S. religion in a global context, focusing on transnational Asian American religious histories and U.S.-Asia-Pacific connections. She holds a PhD and MDiv from Harvard University (2017 and 2012) and a BA from Stanford University (2006).
Education:
- PhD in American Religious History, Harvard University, 2017
- MDiv, Harvard University, 2012
- BA in Comparative Studies in Race and Ethnicity, Stanford University, 2006
Her research interests include Cold War religious diplomacy, Korean-American evangelicalism, and the globalization of U.S. religious movements. Her book Race for Revival (2022) won the 2024 AAAS History Award. She has been featured in The Atlantic, Washington Post, and NBC News for her commentary on Asian American religious trends.
Awards:
- 2024 AAAS Outstanding Achievement in History Award
- 2020 Emory Provost’s Teaching Award
- Selected as 'Young Scholar in American Religion' (2022-24)
Kim’s work bridges academia and public engagement, addressing topics such as Asian American religious identity, the role of religion in Cold War geopolitics, and contemporary evangelicalism’s global dynamics.
