Stephen Kim
A Few Words About Me
Stephen is a member of the pedagogical team and instructor of new teachers at the Israel Institute of Biblical Studies. He enjoys reading, singing, playing the piano, walking, and traveling. Above all, he loves people and enjoys teaching men and women from all over the world.
Education
Stephen holds a Ph.D. in Languages and Civilizations of the Ancient Near East from the University of Pennsylvania. His doctoral thesis deals with Ecclesiastes and its linguistic and cultural connection with ancient Sumerian, Akkadian, Aramaic, and Greek literature. His career as a researcher and teacher focuses on the interdisciplinary study of the Bible and the Quran, incorporating ideas related to history, geography, and linguistics.
Professional Experience
He has taught about the Civilizations of East and West Asia in the international classroom of the Museum of Art and Anthropology at the University of Pennsylvania. He has also taught the Bible and the religion of Israel at St. Joseph’s University. Since 2013, he has been an adjunct professor at Palmer Theological Seminary, teaching Pentateuch, historical books, wisdom literature, and hermeneutics.