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Prof. Kwon, Dong Hwan

Personal Information

Date of Birth: May 21, 1971 (Lunar Calendar Year)
Married to Kim, Yun Bum (Mill)
Children: Kwon, Yi Hyun (June 13, 1999), Kwon, Min Ki (June 4, 2001). Min Jae (August 31, 2006)
Research Interests: Cross-cultural communication, Religion, Media and Culture
Current Address: Duplex B APNTS, 1920 Ortigas Ave. Ext. Kaytikling Taytay 1920, Rizal, Philippines
E-mail Address bkwon@apnts.org

Education

  • Doctoral Studies in Communication, University of the Philippines, Diliman, Philippines, 2003 to present
  • Master of Arts in Christian Communication, Asia Pacific Nazarene Theological Seminary, Rizal, Philippines, 2003
  • Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature, Korea National Open University, Seoul, South Korea, 2001
  • Diploma, Seoul Institute of the Arts, South Korea, 1993. (Major in Drama directing)

Honors and Awards

  • College Scholar, College of Mass Communication, UP Diliman, 2003 – 4.
  • United Board of Christian Higher Education in Asia (UBCHEA) for Faculty Development Program, 2003 – 6
  • Academic Honor, “Cum Laude” Graduate, 2003
  • Student Work Assistant Program (SWAP) at Asia-Pacific Nazarene Theological Seminary, 1st and 2nd semester of 2003
  • Dean’s Scholarship at Asia-Pacific Nazarene Theological Seminary, 1st and 2nd semester of 2003
  • SBO Present Scholarship of Seoul Institute of the Art, 1991 – 2
  • A Member of SBO Advisory Board of in Seoul Institute of the Art, 1991 – 2
  • President of Student Body Organization (SBO) of Theatre Art Department in Seoul Institute of the Art, 1991- 2
  • A Member of SBO Board of O-San Middle School, 1984
  • A Class President, 2nd year in O-San Middle School, 1984

Professional and Communication Ministry Experiences

  • Licensed Pastor, Seoul Zone, Korea District, The Church of The Nazarene, March 2008
  • Intern Regional Missionary, 2004-up to present
  • APNTS official Liaison to Korea District and Korea Nazarene University June ‘08
  • Appointment of special faculty (Daewoo Gyosoo) at the Department of Braodcasting and Media, Korea Nazarene University, March ‘08-Feb ‘09.
  • Board member, Faith Academy, 2007- 8 school year
  • Visiting professor, Korea Nazarene University, 2005,2007(coming)
  • Director, Fairbanks School of Communication, APNTS, 2005 – present
  • Assistant Professor, Asia-Pacific Nazarene Theological Seminary, Rizal, Philippines, 2005 – present
  • Intern Regional Missionary, 2004 – present
  • Assistant Regional Communications Coordinator (WMC A-P), 2003 – 4
  • Video and Audio Producer at World Mission Communication (A-P region), 2001- 3
  • Assistant director at cable TV network “G.TV,” Seoul, Korea, 1995 – 6
  • Assistant director at cable TV network “DaeGyo” Seoul, Korea, 1996 – 7
  • Assistant director and actor at theatre company “Wagon Stage,” Seoul, Korea, 1992 – 5

Teaching Experiences and Positions

  • Director, Fairbanks International School of Communication, 2006-present
  • Assistant Professor, APNTS, 2005 – present
  • Adjunct Professor (DaeWoo Professor), Korean Nazarene University, 2008 – 2009
  • Visiting professor, Korea Nazarene University, 2005
  • Instructor of Master of Arts in Christian Communication, Asia Pacific Nazarene Theological Seminary, Philippines, 2004 – 2005
  • Academic supervisor of So Gang Language Program (SLP), Koyang City, Korea, 2003
  • English teacher and at So Gang Language Program (SLP), Koyang City, Korea, 2002 – 3

Classes Taught

  • Introduction to Christian Communication
  • Visual Media Production (both Graduate and Undergraduate courses)
  • Communication Theories and Processes
  • Sociology of Communication
  • Research Methods
  • Print Media and Design (supervise)
  • Contemporary Issues in Communication
  • Media, Religion, and Culture
  • Media Reception Studies (or Audience Studies)

Memberships

  • Asia Mass Communication and information Center (AMIC), Singapore
  • Association for Educators in Journalism and Mass Communication (AEJMC), U.S.
  • Korean Missionary Association in the Philippines
  • Philippine Association for Communication Educators (PACE), Philippines
  • Philippine Association for Graduate Education (PAGE)
  • Region and Media Interests Group (RMIC) in AEJMC, U.S.
  • World Association of Christian Communication (WACC), U.K.

Seminar/Conference Participations

  • Participation to the “Media, Religion and Culture Conference: Dialogue in Diversity in Universidade Metodista de Bernado de Ocampo, San Paulo, Brazil, 11-14 August, 2008.
  • Participation to the “17th AMIC Annual Conference: Changing Media, Changing Societies: Media and Millenium Development Goals” held in Manila Hotels, Manila, Philippines, 14-17 July, 2008.
  • Participation to the 8th International Conference on Philippine Studies:
  • Participation to the “Workshop for the Setting Up and Managing Effectively an NGO Foundation Seminar’. October 24, 2007,  Mandaluyong City, Metro Manila Philip[pines.
  • Presentation of a paper, Westernized visual representation of Jesus and the construction of religious meaning: Jesus Film and its’ reception among Asian audiences, to Media Culture and Industry in Asia. Nov. 15-16, 2007, Korean Broadcasting Institute and International Conference Hall of Hallym University, Seoul and Choon Cheon City, Korea.
  • Participation to the 42th PAGE National Assembly and Sapphire Anniversary: Enhancing Research Culture in Philippine Higher Education Institutions. Sep. 24-26, 2007, Manila Hotel, Manila, Philippines.
  • Presentation of a paper, Living in yellow submarines: Comparative study of Korean missionary kids (MKs) at Faith and Hankuk Academies in the Philippines, to 7th International conference of The Korea Society for Christian Education & Information Technology: Christian Education in Multicultural Society, Feb. 7, 2007, The Presbyterian Theological Seminary, Cavite, Philippines.
  • Presentation of a paper, Living in a yellow submarine: Third culture experience of Korean Missionary kids at Faith Academy, to Asia Culture Forum 2006: Multiculturalism in Asia, October 26-29, 2006, Kimdaejung Convention Center, Kwangju, Korea.
  • Presentation of a paper, Is it too early to talk about “Hallyu” in the Philippines: Koreanovela and its reception among Filipino audience, to Cultural Space and Public Sphere in Asia: An International Conference, March 15-16, 2006. Seoul, Seoul Olympic Parktel, Korea.
  • Presentation of a co-authored paper, Religion in the box: Religious television programming and viewership in the Philippines, to Scholar to Scholar Session at 2004 AEJMC Annual Conference, Toronto, Canada.
  • Certificate received by the participation of Pinoy Media Congress 2006 in 2nd annual convention of PACE. November 27-28, 2006. Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines.
  • Certificate received by the participation of Broadcast Research Initiative (BRI) Workshop in 87th Annual Convention of AEJMC. August 4-7, 2004. Toronto, Canada.
  • Certificate received by Enhancing Communication Education: Training Program on Communication Theory and Research Teaching Conducted by UP-CMC Depart of Communication Research and A CHED Center of Excellence in Communication Arts, Oct. 18-22. 2003. Baguio, Philippines.
  • Participation of 4th Regional Communications Conference October 20-22, 2003. Bangkok, Thailand
  • Participation of Regional Conference. October 22-24, 2003. Bangkok, Thailand.
  • Participation of 5th Regional Communications conference. November 8-12, 2004. Manila, Philippines.

Research Papers & Publications

  • Kwon, D.H., Cunninghum, T.F., Donahue D., Ackerman, D.A., & Hatcher, R. (Eds.) (2008) Thesis Handbook photocopied, Taytay, Rizal, Philippines.
  • Kwon, D.H. (forthcoming 2007) I it too early to talk about “Hallyu” in the Philippines?: Koreanovela and its reception among Filipino Audience. Asian Communications Reasearch.
  • Kwon, D. H. (2007). Westernized visual representation of Jesus and the construction of religious meaning: Jesus Film and its’ reception among Asian audiences. Proceedings of the Media Culture and Industry in Asia. Korea, 224-235
  • Kwon, D. H., Cunningham, T. F., Donahue, D., Ackerman, D. A., & Hatcher, R. (Eds.) (2007). Thesis Handbook. photocopied, Taytay, Rizal, Philippines.
  • Kwon, D. H. (2007). Is it too early to talk about “Hallyu” in the Philippines?: Korean telenovela and its reception among Filipino Audience.. In International Nazarene Festschrift in commemoration of Dr. Kim, Young Baik (pp.348-382). Seoul: Nazarene Publishing House.
  • Kwon, D. H. (2007). Living in yellow submarines: Comparative study of Korean missionary kids (MKs) at Faith and Hankuk Academies in the Philippines. Journal of Christian Education & Information Technology 11, 117-143.
  • Pernia, E. E., Pascual, M. R. S., & Kwon, D. H. (2006). Religion in the box: Viewership of religious television programs in the Philippines. The Journal of Communication and Religion 29(2), 484-510. (EBSCO HOST NM: AN 24186001)
  • Deza, A. B., & Kwon, D. H. (2005). Living in a yellow submarine: Third culture experience of Korean kids at Faith Academy. Plaridel 2(1), 45- 68.
  • Korean Research Partner for the on-going project of ““Strengthening Christian Families in an Asian Setting” by Dr. Carol Herrmann. (2004 – present)
  • Kwon, D. H. (2003). An audience survey of college students and young adults in the selected churches of the Nazarene of South Korea for developing Korean Nazarene Internet broadcasting programs (Unpublished master’s thesis, Asia Pacific Nazarene Theological Seminary, Rizal, Philippines)

Current Research

  • Doctoral dissertation on the Westernized Visual Representation of Jesus and the Social Construction of Christianity: Jesus Film and its’ reception among Mangyan community

Translation/ Interpretation

  • Interpretation for Board Meeting at Asia-Pacific Nazarene Theological Seminary, 2005, Manila, Philippines
  • Interpretation for a trip to Yang-Ji, China with Canadian Food Grain’s Bank in corporation with NCM, APRO, 2004
  • Translation for an application and an end-of-year report form from Canadian Food Grand’s Bank
  • Interpretation for Regional Conference, 2003, Bangkok, Thailand
  • Interpretation for Regional Advisory Meeting (RAC), 2000-2, Manila, Philippines
  • Interpretation for various evangelistic meetings for Filipino congregation, 2000-2002
  • Translation for a book, “Incorporating Drama in Worship,” By Mike Gray with Lillenas Publishing House and under process of publication in Korea, 2003
  • English translation for a conference material, “Honey Bee Evangelism Method,” 2000

Visual/Printed/Drama Productions

  • Executive media coordinator, Asia-Pacific Wesleyan Holiness Women Clergy & Leadership Conference, APNTS, Rizal, Philippines, 2007.
  • Executive producer for a promotional project for the new Institute of Lisguistics at Handong University, Pohang Korea in conjunction with Summer Institute of Linguistics (SIL), Manila, Philippines, 2005.
  • Executive producer for promotional plan for Manila HanKuk Academy, The only Korean Missionary Kid’s school, Manila, Philippines, 2005
  • Philippines coordinator for the Cable program, “World Heritage Series,” Vigan, Philippines, 2005.
  • Executive producer for a translation and revision project, The dedication of Mekeo Bible translation,” from WMC-AP, Manila, Philippines,2005.
  • Section writer for “WaveLink,” the official newsletter of WMC AP, Manila, Philippines, 2004- present
  • Producer of an Internet Radio Program “My Story (?? ???),” Manila, Philippines, 2003
  • Anchor of Korean Nazarene News (KNB), web-casting news, Manila, Philippines, 2003
  • Translator for weekly tabloid Korean newspaper, “Manila Seoul,” Manila, Philippines, 2002
  • Translator and reporter for weekly tabloid Korean newspaper, “Korea Post,” Manila, Philippines, 2001
  • Director of “Jesus Christ Super Star” at Sangamdong Church of the Nazarene
  • Drama director of a Christmas Cantata, “Immanuel Has Come,” International Nazarene Fellowship, Rizal, Philippines, 2001
  • Assistant director, “Happy Open House” G.TV, Seoul, Korea, 1996-7
  • Actor and assistant director of “A Wedding Feast of the Mang’s Family” written by Oh, Young Jin, Seoul, Korea, 1995-6.
  • Stage manager of “The Schemings of Scapin” by, Molière (Jean-Baptiste Poquelin), Seoul, Korea, 1993-4