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James Kang Hoon Lee serves as Professor of Early Christianity and Altshuler Distinguished Teaching Professor at Southern Methodist University's Perkins School of Theology, specializing in historical and theological analysis of early Christian thought.
Education:
- Ph.D., University of Notre Dame
- M.A., Catholic University of America
- B.A., University of Notre Dame
His research spans History of Christianity, Patristics, and Ecclesiology with deep expertise in Augustine, Origen, Latin and Greek patristic literature, and Biblical exegesis. He explores Christian mysticism, Eastern Christianity, medieval theology, Catholic literature, monasticism, and theological anthropology, bridging historical scholarship with contemporary theological reflection through rigorous textual analysis and contextual interpretation.
Recent publications demonstrate sustained focus on patristic ecclesiology, particularly Augustine's contributions to church structure and authority. His work reveals evolving engagement with Leo the Great's papal theology, pneumatology in early church fathers, and cross-cultural theological dialogue between Western and Korean Catholic traditions, establishing him as a leading voice in reconstructing early Christian ecclesial identity.
Professional Distinctions:
- Altshuler Distinguished Teaching Award, SMU
- University Research Council Grant, SMU
- Sam Taylor Fellowship, United Methodist Church
- Wabash Center for Teaching & Learning Grant
- Perkins Scholarly Outreach Award
- Kaneb Center Award, University of Notre Dame
- Professional Development Grant, Notre Dame
- Johanness Quasten Scholarship
Dr. Lee's scholarly impact extends through significant grant-funded research and active mentorship, evidenced by outreach awards and workshop leadership at institutions like the Wabash Center. His work bridges academic theology with practical ecclesial concerns while maintaining rigorous historical methodology.
No specific research laboratories or formal teams are documented in available materials, though his leadership in the Korean American Catholic Theological Society indicates collaborative scholarly networks.
