Presbyterian Mission Agency dr su yon pak Archives

Union Theological Seminary adds caste to its anti-discrimination policy

Posted June 6th, 2023

Union Theological Seminary in New York City recently added caste to its non-discrimination policy, making it the first independent seminary in the nation to do so. In doing so, Union takes a small step towards dismantling pervasive discrimination stemming from caste systems and furthers its commitment to justice, equity and inclusion.

Practicing resurrection

Posted May 4th, 2022

What does it mean to practice resurrection, particularly in light of the last two years of the pandemic, where death has not been a stranger?

‘Got Sermon?’

Posted October 13th, 2017

In her lifetime, Dr. Su Yon Pak has occupied many chairs. A native of South Korea — and a cradle Presbyterian — Pak immigrated to the U.S. at the age of 10. After graduating with a degree in organic chemistry, she earned her master’s degree in Christian education at Princeton Theological Seminary. Pak has since lived in Scotland, where she worked at Shakti Women’s Aid in Edinburgh, a women’s shelter and center for women of color.