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Dr. John Ahn is an Associate Professor of Hebrew Bible at Howard University School of Divinity (HUSD). He holds a PhD in Religious Studies from Yale University, and advanced degrees from Princeton Theological Seminary and New York University. His research focuses on historical and social reconstructions of 6th-5th century BCE Judah/Israel, employing ANE languages, paleoclimatology, and social theories like cultural memory and forced migration studies. He leads academic guilds including the 'Return Migrations in Biblical Literature' (SBL) and chairs the Journal of Black Religious Thought.
Education:
- PhD in Religious Studies (Yale University)
- STM (Yale Divinity School, Class Marshal)
- MDiv (Princeton Theological Seminary, Seminary Fellow)
- BA in Linguistics & Religious Studies (NYU, Phi Beta Kappa)
Research Interests: Dr. Ahn investigates forced migration narratives (e.g., exile/return), ancient Judah’s socio-historical contexts, and intertextual traditions. He bridges ancient texts with contemporary societal issues through methodologies like trauma studies and generational consciousness. His work emphasizes canonical consciousness and ethical actualizations in modern contexts.
Publications Highlight: His 15+ monographs include Exile as Forced Migrations (2010) and Landscapes of Korean Biblical Interpretation (2019). Recent articles explore diaspora politics, memory studies, and ethical hermeneutics.
Awards: Recognized for academic excellence (Phi Beta Kappa, NYU’s highest GPA citation) and leadership in biblical guilds. Served as Mid-Atlantic SBL President and Korean Biblical Colloquium leader.
Advising & Grants: As PI of the Lilly-funded Pathways Grant at Howard, he develops programs integrating biblical studies with social justice. He mentors students through NGO projects in Africa, Ukraine, and beyond.
Ministry & Beyond: Ordained in the Korean Presbyterian Church, he has four senior pastorships spanning 30+ years. Former NCAA volleyball athlete, married with three children.
