Protestantism Comes East

Tür:

Kitap Bölümü

Yazar:

Sung-Deuk Oak

Yayın yılı:

2016

Yayıncı:

Oxford University Press

Abstract This chapter offers a specific example of the globalization of Protestantism by examining missionary efforts in Korea beginning in the nineteenth century, as well as the state of Protestantism there in recent decades. Although many countries in Asia have been receptive to Protestantism, Korea stands out from a demographic perspective, even if some evidence suggest that church growth has tapered off in recent years. One is even tempted to speak of “Korean exceptionalism,” in light of this country’s early embrace and indigenization of various forms of Protestantism. Considering the Korean example makes clear that Protestant ideas can be transferred into a non-Western culture while it also suggests how these ideas might be modified in the process.

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