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A Biannual Magazine of Kosin UniversitySpring Edition Vol. 1 June 2011

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Brain Teaser:The lunacy of English language

The Harvest Singers

An English language publication for English speakers is finally here! Kosin Globe is established as a dynamic, English-language magazine

providing news, campus events, scheduling and discussion pieces that celebrate the vision, work, and personnel of Kosin University. It is a tool to inform current students, staff, supporters of Kosin and its alumni around the world.

The publication target audience includes current Kosin students and faculty; future Kosin students; Kosin alumni; Kosin prayer and financial supporters, both current and potential.

Evidently, Kosin University serves a significant international population on site in Busan, and is extending its English-based academic activities since 2010 by including courses using English as the medium of instruction in some of its e-learning programs. In addition, Kosin has an honourable reputation in the international higher education community because of the university’s global promotion of a reformational worldview that is biblically faithful, academically rigorous, culturally engaging, and church supporting.

In this context, it is expedient for the university to maintain and strengthen its English language communications and educational arm that was commenced in 2009 with the development of Kosin’s English language website.

The development of an English language campus-based magazine, regular updating of the news section of the English language website, and the production of a bi-semester professional journal are all important in order to provide appropriate nurture for Kosin’s own student population, and in order to make an appropriate contribution to scholarly discussion globally from a reformational perspective.

Kosin Globe is coordinated by the Director of Kosin/Edserv Partnership Office and is published by the Office of the President, Kosin University.

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Kosin Globe in brief

Kosin University is a provider of Christian higher education which celebrates the unity of faith, life and learning. It is composed of a caring, learning community nurturing students academically from a Reformational Perspective. The community here is friendly in a cosmopolitan atmosphere with students from over 26 nations. Perched on the side of a mountain with spectacular views, the institution overlooks the port of Busan, South Korea. Kosin Community seeks to be: 0 Biblically Faithful 0 Culturally Engaging 0 Church Supporting 0 Academically Challenging

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Message from the President

Publisher: Office of the President Coordinator: Kosin Edserv Partnership OfficeManaging Editor: Benson KamaryContributors: Paul Kihiro, Joy Soriano, Rhoda Babiyre, Eleni Baleloa, Sally Matalang, Cindy Mora, Agus Susanto.

Contact: 82-51-990-2178 or bkamary@yahoo.com

Editorial

Editor’s commentDear reader,

I thank God for you. In a nutshell, this is the story of Kosin Globe. In 2008 while attending my graduation ceremony at Daystar University, Kenya, President Kim Sung Soo, who was a commencement speaker visited the newsroom where I worked as an editor for a student newspaper.

Captivated by the Involvement newspaper and Output magazine, the president resolved that he would like to have such publications at Kosin.

Though the idea incubated for about three years, I am glad that the dream has come true. Kosin Globe, an English language magazine is finally here!

I’m grateful to President Kim and Dr Richard Edlin for initiating this publication. To the Kosin Globe editorial team and contributors, I say thank you very much for your diligence and commitment.

As you read the magazine, I invite you on board that we may unwrap God’s mystery together in the stories we tell, in the activities we do and in the meditations we reflect on. For now, go through the pages in delight. And when you reach the last page, I hope that you’ll zealously be craving for the next edition… Shalom!

Thank you.

Congratulations to Benson Kamary and his team for producing the first issue of Kosin Globe. Our university has a significant international student and faculty body who are competent in English, and also there are many people in other countries who are very interested in praying for and

knowing about what we do here at Kosin. This magazine, both in hard copy and through the online pdf version, will help keep people around the world in touch with Kosin life. I encourage anyone who wants to make a contribution to the magazine to contact Benson for more information about how to submit an article or an idea to the editorial committee for consideration.

By now, almost everyone on campus is familiar with the refrain from some of our professors that “There is no neutrality” (there’s a question in this edition’s crossword puzzle about it)! No neutrality applies even to the content and layout of a magazine like Kosin Globe. As you read the articles, think about not just the content of each individual article, but also about the overall image of our campus and activities that is painted in these pages. I hope that this reflection will show you that we are humbly attempting to carry out our reformational mandate of shaping every aspect of culture in a God-honouring way.

Thus:• when you read the entertainment sections, I hope that you well see that we can laugh and

enjoy humour as one of God’s good gifts to humankind.• when you read the interview sections, I trust that you will gain a Godly sense of wonder about

our multicultural makeup and about the love that we have for one another (2 Corinthians 10:5). As Jesus said, “By this will all men know you are my disciples, if you have love one for another.” (John 13:35)

• when you read the sections that touch on the teaching and academic aspect of our university, I trust that you will see that we attempt to bring every thought into subjection to Jesus Christ.

It is my intention to make a regular contribution to Kosin Globe. Through these few words, I want to encourage you and challenge you about living for Jesus in all that you do.

I want also to tell you something of what I do as university president, as well as share with you some of the innovations in which we are involved, such as the new e-learning program that is under development, or about some of the visiting scholars and musicians that you can look forward to in the months ahead. Coram Deo.

Benson Kamary, Managing Editor

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Sung Soo Kim,President, Kosin University

Campus News3

Kosin University international students dominated the1st Yoon Dong Ju Poetry Reading Contest held at Kosin University on Saturday May 28. Ms. Tan Siew Piang,

also known as “Biscuit,” from Malaysia won the first prize. Her award includes a ticket to Yoon Dong Ju’s birthplace in China. Out of eight Kosin University students who qualified for the finals, six were in the award winning bracket.

Niu Qiaowei of Shilla University won the second place together with Ma Fei Fei and Jin Wen of Kosin University. They were awarded 500,000Won each. The third prize had five winners who took home 100,000Won each. They were Zhao Chunshan (Kosin University), Xu Qinxiang (Shilla University), Wang Huan (Kosin University), Jin Jinlan (Busan University of Foreign Studies) and Jiang Shichao (Kosin University).

The poetry reading contest attracted 45 applicants from eight universities in Busan.

After the preliminaries held a day before, 21 participants qualified for the final round. Except for the first prize, all the other winners were Chinese students.

Kosin University President, Kim Sung Soo, was present on the occasion. He encouraged the participants and congratulated the winners of the contest. International students also came in good number to encourage the candidates with songs and cheers.

The judges led by Prof. Park Chun Dok of Kosin University reached a conclusion on winners after all the contestants had recited the poems. Others on the panel of judges were Professor Moon Son Young of Busan National University, Nam Song Woo, the head of Busan Cultural Foundation and Bok Soo Lee, the Vice-President of Kosin University.

The contest was organized by the International Cooperation Office of Kosin University in conjunction with Busan Cultural Foundation in memory of Yoon Dong Ju. Yoon Dong Ju was born in 1917 and grew up in Christian family. He died when he was only 28 but he had written numerous poems about Korean people’s feeling under the Japanese rule. He is considered a great poet in the region.

Kosin students win intervarsity poetry contest

President Kim Sung Soo (right) and Mr. Nam Song Woo of the Busan Cultural Foundation award Tan Siew Piang during the 1st Yoon Dong Ju Poetry Contest.

Kosin Globe wishes you a blessed summer vacation!

BBQ Party!Where? ULSAN Church When? June 18thDeparture: 10.00am

wow!

Ms. Ma Fei Fei of Kosin University recites a poem during the contest. She was one of the winners.

President Kim Sung Soo (front centre), judges and contestants after the 1st Yoon Dong Ju Poetry Contest.

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International students had a unique BBQ party experience on Saturday, May 22nd. Unlike previous years in which BBQ party meant going to a senior pastor’s home in Ulsan for grilled lamb-chops for lunch, this year the group was hosted by the

Busan Hyewon School at their Bethesda Center. Here, intellectually challenged children live.

Kosin team arrived at the Bethesda Center and was welcomed with curious glances and smiles from the Hyewon pupils. Most of the children at the Bethesda Center appeared curious because, for many of them, it was first time to see people different from them; different in skin color, language and culture. It was evident when one of the children, driven by deep curiosity, took an African student’s hand and examined it carefully, trying to feel the texture and color of the skin!

Kosin University president, Kim Song Soo, gave a brief speech about the school and its goals. “These are just some of the people that you will be ministering to in the future. These are the ones that God loves the most. Today, you will have the privilege to share God’s true love with these students. It will be a meaningful time and experience for you all,” he said.

The head of the school, Ms. Yu Ok Ju said that she was moved and blessed to have university students from all over the world at Bethesda. Though the weather forecast had predicted a rainy day, the sunny and breezy afternoon was something to be thankful about.

The institution is run by the De Shin Dong Church partnering with Kosin University. The elders of the church were also present and expressed their sincere appreciation to the Kosin University team for accepting their invitation with open hearts.

After the speeches, it was time to tuck into some delicious BBQ. Each international student was given a friend child from Bethesda to look after. Friendships developed spontaneously despite language barriers. The children and Kosin University students inspired each other during the meal time.

After the tasty meal, there was a photo session before everyone gathered in the worship hall for some entertainment. First, the Chinese students sung a Chinese song followed by the African students with their rendition of “Bambolela.” A newly formed international singing group called “The Harvest Singers” also sung before the host children went up on the stage. They recited Psalm 1 and 24 and then sang a blessing song as their way of saying ‘thank you’ to the guests.

The culmination of the event was when the entire international students, the Bethesda students and staff from both institutions danced to various songs from Africa, China, Philippines and Bangladesh. Elder Kim Jong Hun, from Gojhe Church and an architect and a former pastor closed with a prayer of thanksgiving.

Spending time with physically and mentally challenged children was a moving and enriching experience. Others in attendance were the Dean of the Office of International Cooperation, Prof. Cha Jae Guk; Dr Richard and Prof. Annette Edlin; Prof. Sally Matalang among others.

Precious time with special friends

Jesus said, "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these." - Matthew 19:14

Ariunaa Erdeneochir from Mongolia hugs a pupil during a visit to Bethesda

Campus News

Felix Hell Concert!

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Kosin University will host 'Felix Hell Concert' on the June 20th at 7.00 p.m. in Ye-Eum Hall, Kosin

University (Yeongdo Campus). Felix Hell, a German concert organist, is a phenomenon in several ways in the music world.

Hailed as the most well-known young concert organist worldwide (Dr. John Weaver), and no doubt one of the major talents of the century (Dr. Frederick Swann, AGO president), Hell gets standards that many established and honored older players would struggle to equal (Michael Barone in the American Organist).

This concert is one of the major ways through which Kosin University continues to be involved in cultural events to advance its closeness to the Yeong-do people.

In addition to the Felix Hell Concert, there will be a CD played of pianist Kyung Sook Lee (President Sung Soo Kim's wife). This CD album is composed of hymns arranged by Missionary Doo-Won Ma and sponsored by Hallelujah Dental Clinic.

Proceeds from the CD sales are channeled towards supporting international students of Kosin University.

Kosin to host world-famous organist

Venue: Ye-Eum Hall,

KOSIN UNIVERSITYTIME:

7.00 p.m

June 20th, 2011

Felix Hell Kyung Sook Lee

“In addition to the Felix Hell Concert, there will be a CD played of pianist Kyung Sook Lee”

Exchange students, faculty to return home this summer

Three exchange students from Kenya, two from Mongolia and

one from China will leave this summer for their respective countries after the completion of their exchange period.

Kenyan students from Daystar University have been at Kosin since August last year while students from Mongolia International University came in mid-February this year. More exchange students and faculty from abroad are expected next semester.

Also leaving is Prof. Alvin Shim, a graduate of Dordt College in the US. Prof. Alvin has been teaching in the English Department for the last two semesters.

Kosin University has had a number of English Professors from Dordt College each year. Dordt College is one of the institutions of higher learning that signed a memorandum of understanding with Kosin.

Apart from Dordt, Kosin University is a sister institution to about 42 others around the world. Currently, there are more than 150 international students and faculty from over 25 different nations at Kosin.

When it snows, the phenomenon has different meanings to different people. I come from a country where it doesn’t snow. Does snow mean anthing to me? A Korean friend told me that if you are the first to

tell or show a friend that it is snowing it is a sign of blessing. Some places are ‘blessed’ to have snow throughout the winter season but this is not the case for Busan. Here it rarely snows. In fact, if we’re lucky, we will have it just once or twice throughout the season.

Well, the news is that it snowed in Busan so heavily that it was declared the most intensive snowfall in decades! And by the way, was it meant to be Valentine’s day? Never mind, a friend called me in the morning to let me know it was snowing. A blessing, remember?

It was all white and beautiful. What could we possibly do on a snowy day? Make snowmen. Yes. Take photos and play in the snow not caring about the chilling ice. I even saw male students playing soccer all through the evening!

You see, this was a rare opportunity. And once you send some pictures to your siblings back home, the first question they ask is, “How does it taste?” Just kidding!

The fact is, where I come from in Africa, we only see snow in the movies. That’s why I count myself blessed to be at Kosin University which gives such spectacular scenes when it snows.

At the end of the day my friends had made the biggest snow man I have ever seen. It actually became a center of attraction and a photo zone.

And when we couln’t bare the cold, we ran back to our warm rooms. Yes, when it snows in Busan, it’s simply beautiful. - By Rhodah Babyire

When it snowed in Busan...

Campus News

Fire drill: Students get evacuation tipsDormitory Affairs Office organized a fire drill on May 18th to sensitize students on

safety measures in their residential places. Students from both Shalom and Emmanuel dormitories took part in the vital exercise on

lifesaving, fire extinguishing skills and how to use fire exits. The drill was held at 2.00pm with all students gathering at the parking lot to participate

in the emergency and safety exercises. Yu Sung Geun (Mr. Peter), the dormitories manager, instructed students on what actions to take when there is a fire outbreak.

Students were also taught how to administer first aid in cases of injuries or when an individual inhales too much smoke and is unconscious. Both Korean and international students participated in the drill. However, the entire activity was conducted in Korean language. Most international students suggested that the activity should be conducted in Korean, Chinese and English for more effectiveness.

Kosin University International students’ global food fiesta held at Yeongdo campus on May 16th attracted hundreds of visitors throughout the day making the event one of the most colorful students’ events in the recent past.

Though the festival was to begin at 11.00am, some invitees were already waiting at the venue a few minutes before the opening time signifying a rising popularity of the food fest.

This year’s fiesta marks the second cuisine festival organized by the Kosin University Foreign Students Association (KUFSA). Compared to last year, this year’s fiesta had a more diverse variety of foods from different nations including West African fish stew, East Africa chapatti, karanga and mandazi, Cambodian barbecue, Bangladeshi pork curry, Fijian kokonda salad and Philippine macaroni salad.

With a flat price of 3,500 Won, faculty, staff, church members and students and their friends were able to purchase tickets enabling them to serve all kinds of food on offer. Korean green tea was served free of charge. The first batches of foods were finished by 1.30pm and the officials had to run helter-skelter to make more food which was ready by 3pm. The event closed at 5pm.

Some visitors were seen going for a second helping while others wished the festival was held more often. Kosin University staff praised the international students for the initiative and hoped that the annual event will keep providing an opportunity for cultural exchange between them and Korean people.

According to KUFSA president, Paul Kihiro, the budget ran to the tune of 1,550, 000won, most of which was donated by the Dormitory Affair Office and the rest from selling of tickets. Visitors came from as far as Yangsan City, City Hall, Gaya, Dadaepo among other places.

KUFSA hopes that the food festival will soon become an annual “Busan Universities’ International Food Festival” and will attract all foreigners in various universities in Busan to showcase their culture through food making. “We are hoping to involve some Christian Institutions next year for the first time, making it a week-long event (with soccer matches in weekdays) culminating with the Food Festival in the weekend” said the KUFSA President.

Kosin global food festival thrills campus

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Amit from Bangladesh with a plate of food during the festival.

The idea of establishing a foreign students’ association begun with a prediction that one day, under the vision of President Kim Sung Soo, the number of international students would rise tremendously. In

the recent years Kosin University has been undergoing a metamorphosis – becoming a global institution.

The proposal to establish an international student association was first suggested in 2008 to the Office of International Cooperation. The proposal document commended the existing structure under the international cooperation office but called for a student-led association.

In part, the author of the document wrote, “I must commend your office and all the staff therein for the great job they have been doing in helping foreign students. I, however, foresee that the existing mechanism through which foreign students are helped to integrate into the university community is facing a challenge of an overwhelming population of students in the near future.... It is to this regard that I hereby propose a structure for foreign students association. I am strongly convinced that such a structure will appropriately and effectively help foreign students work with Office of International Affairs towards a global Kosin University.”

Though the proposal was received confidently, it was not until July 2009 when the association was ratified under the Dormitory Affairs Office. International students, realizing the need for a forum where they could exchange ideas, get first hand

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information and work together, supported the formation of the student association. Coincidentally, in the first KUFSA election, Benson Kamary from Kenya who had written the proposal for the establishment of the association was elected president.

Since its establishment, KUFSA has been instrumental in bringing together students from over 25 nations under one body and vision. The association has been active in organizing and participating in various activities within and beyond the campus environs including sports, cultural events, music, trips and worship meetings.

Today, KUFSA has three main groups: African Group (KUSAF), Cambodian Group and United Group (made up of individuals from mixed nationalities).

On June 18th, KUFSA website will be launched officially in a brief ceremony at Hansang Dong Hall. This, no doubt is another landmark achievement for the association.

KUFSA’s vision is to advance an integrated community under the Lordship of Christ. It has a mission to create a common platform for foreign students in Kosin University in order to promote communication, understanding, spiritual

growth and cooperation among them. Also, it seeks to advance the integration of international students into the University community and to advise potential students from different parts of the globe. - By Paul Kihiro

From mustard seed to a vital student association...

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KUFSA’s vision is to advance an integrated community under the Lordship of Christ.

Pioneer international MDiv students graduate from Kosin Last February, the pioneer International MDiv students

graduated in a ceremony full of excitement and delight. It was also an emotional time for the 16 graduands

from China, Cambodia and the Philippines as they reflected on their academic journey of three years.

To President Kim Sung Soo, the event was a landmark to his God-given vision to equip and raise servant leaders from the developing nations.

Kosin University International MDiv program was launched in 2008 and it has been growing in size and quality ever since. Students from Kenya, Seirra Leone, Nigeria, Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, USA, China, Burundi, Canada, Ethiopia, Brazil and the Philippines make the subsequent groups in the program.

President Kim Sung Soo (centre), Deans, faculty, guests and students during the first International MDiv graduation ceremony in February.

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I thank God for the privilege to study at Kosin University. I am also grateful to President Kim Sung Soo’s leadership of this university

particularly for his vision to equip students from all over the world for the Kingdom of God. I have gained a lot of insights from the MDiv. program.

Through my professors, a biblical or reformed perspective gained here will be valuable in my future ministry. My prayer is that my country, Cambodia, will experience great growth in Christianity and economically as well.

As I graduate, some of my professors’ words still ring in my ears. I remember Dr. Richard Edlin always reminding us that there is no religious neutrality! Whatever we do in life is shaped by our worldview.

Prof. Mark Kreitzer often insisted that as Christians, we ought to wear Scriptural lens always so as to see the world better. And Prof. William Pak encouraged us to set our eyes on Jesus.

President Kim advised students to be faithful as they work in God’s kingdom in their various contexts.

The desire to engage cultures for Christ and to be salt and light of the world reflect what Kosin University cultivates in students from a biblical perspective. Present to encourage the new graduates were Rev. Dr. Jonathan Brook and Professors Kyung Kyu Shin, Richard Edlin, Whan Joon Yoo, Mark Kreitzer, William Pak and Rev. Dave Nederhood

Referring to the MDiv graduation during convocation ceremony, President Kim expressed his joy and thanked God and the people who support the program. “It was a historic event for Kosin University and I thank God for his blessings and grace,” he said.

My transforming walk through a reformed perspective

Un Vannak from Cambodia. He was one of the pioneer graduates of the MDiv. program at Kosin University.

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Perhaps one of my greatest experiences here is interacting with seafarers at Busan Sea Port as my friends and I took the message of the cross to them. Evangelizing to seafarers helped me to broaden my worldview on evangelical perspectives particularly in a multicultural context.

I have learned how to listen in order to understand, to receive, to value, to respect, to love and to grow with others as children of God. More so, I found areas of agreement, questionable ideas, and areas of disagreement among the seafarers’ religious beliefs.

However, my team tried to share God’s love as plainly and as truthfully as we could and always depending on the power of the Holy Spirit.

I appreciate the company of my classmates from the Philippines, Africa, Brazil, China, U.S., Myanmar and Indonesia. They all formed a special community of faith at Kosin University in which I grew spiritually and intellectually.

“...there is no religious

neutrality! Whatever we

do in life is shaped by our

worldview.” - Dr Edlin

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With students and faculty from 29 countries around the globe, Kosin University is arguably one of the most multicultural institutions in Korea. The presence of the diverse backgrounds makes the campus colorful in heritage and in celebration of God’s unity in faith. The countries represented are: Bangladesh, Burundi, China, Ethiopia, Kenya, India, Cambodia, Ghana, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Uganda, Tanzania, USA, Australia, Canada, Vietnam, Thailand, Pakistan, UK, Rwanda and Philippines among others.

International students have been having a series of soccer matches throughout the semester. The KUFSA teams composed of the African Team and the United Team (a team made of students from various nations) played against each other before combining to play with Kosin University staff. In this picture, the match was played during the campus sports day where various sport and game activities took place at the same venue. Next semester, KUFSA soccer team is scheduled to play against Korean student teams from different departments.

Kosin: A place of colorful diversity Kosin: A place of activities

Finally, Spring came ... but left!

“No winter lasts forever; no spring skips its turn.” ~ Hal Borland

After a long wait, Spring season finally came! Winter had been uncomfortably too long for many foreign students especially those

coming from the tropical climates. The season usually begins from April with a mild temperature capped with beautiful cherry blossoms, forsythia, azaleas, magnolias and lilacs are adding to the aesthetic of the season. In Busan the Cherry Blossom festival in the month of April was particularly attractive to tourists.

Here at Kosin it was a sigh of relief as international students and faculty shed off heavy sweaters and jackets to replace them with light bright colored outfits. “I’ve been longing for spring, one, because I don’t like winter and second because of the beautiful flowers,” commented Joy, a graduate student from the Philippines.

For Dieudonne, though he arrived in mid March, the last stretch of winter has been extremely difficult. “I thank friends who gave me warm clothing upon my arrival. Now I can take it easy!” Dieudonne is a Burundian student. And, oops!...only within days, the lovely Spring was gone!

“I love Spring! It’s actually my favorite season. It somewhat symbolizes “waking up” as trees and flowers bud and bloom after a long winter spell.” - Ali, Pakistan

“This is great! I have been waiting for Spring for many reasons but mainly because it’s warmer and the cherry blossom make it beautiful.” - Jacob, Ghana

“Coming from a tropical climate where we don’t have distinct seasons, I find the transition from winter to spring amazing. I thank God it’s getting warmer again.” - Buu, Vietnam

Rev. Ebby Musika

Where and when were you born? I was born on July 9, 1970 Chikunta village, in Mbala District of the Northern Zambia. Tell us about your family. I was born in a family of eight - four boys and four girls (one girl passed on). My father took a second wife and had seven children – six girls and one boy. Later, my father took his late brother’s wife, in order to take care of the five children he left behind and had three girls of his own . I am the first born son, of the twenty three children! How was your education life? I started Primary (elementary) School in 1976 and later proceeded to Libala Boys Secondary School. In 1995, I was offered the opportunity to go and study to be a Christian Educator with ‘Accelerated Christian Education (ACE), School of Tomorrow’. I helped start two Christian Schools in Lusaka, where I served God until 2001. In 2001, I enrolled at the Baptist Theological Seminary of Zambia to undertake a Diploma of Theology. I attained my Bachelor of Theology Degree in 2006 from the Baptist Theological Seminary of Zambia.When did you become a pastor? I grew up as a Roman Catholic believer – baptized as a child, confirmed as a teenager, and became a practicing believer for much of my life until 1994, when I received Jesus Christ as my Lord and Saviour. I was baptized in August 1996 and became a member of Highland Baptist Church in Lusaka. Later, I was called by Matero Baptist Church, in Lusaka where I served as Pastor until recently when I took a study leave to come to Korea.Briefly describe your family. I have been married to Moreen, for twenty one years. We have six children; five boys (including one adopted son) and one daughter.How do you feel about the opportunity to study at Kosin University? I feel great! This is a rare opportunity for me especially with my humble background. I never thought the Lord will give me such an opportunity. I totally identify with the Word of God: “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper

you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future” (Jeremiah 29: 11). What’s the most striking impression of Korea so far? South Korea is a nation that has taught its nationals to love their country, language, and culture. I have seen this in every area of the citizens’ lifestyle. They value their co-existence one with another and have great respect for elders. They give the best of service to their community through hard-work. Do you have a particular dream for your ministry I also dream of a day when we will establish a big Institution like Kosin University, providing quality education (not only biblical knowledge, but other disciplines of life) to as many people as possible, not only Zambians, but also people from the surrounding nations. Any other comments? My prayer is that God will continue to use Dr. Kim, Sung Soo, and the Kosin University in fulfilling the Great Commission by admitting as many foreign students as possible in the various levels and disciplines of study. To students of Kosin University I say, this institution is a God-given treasure. Therefore preserve it like your own. Do your best to carry the mantle passed on by older generation of faithful people of God and always focusing on Jesus Christ.

“To Kosin University students I say, this institution is a God-given treasure. Therefore preserve it like your own. Do your best to carry the mantle passed on by older generation of faithful people of God and always focus on Jesus Christ.”

A journey toward my dream

Interview: Student

President Kim Sung Soo (left) administers oath of admission to Mr Musika on behalf of new students.

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Prof. Sally Matalang... ever looking young!

Interview: Staff

Meet Prof. Sally Matalang from Tuguegarao, Philippines. At a glance,

the ever young looking grandmother of 11 children would easily pass for a graduate student. In fact, some of her female students say that Sally has got the secret to staying young. When told that her first grandchild is 20, many would shake their heads in doubt.

Together with her husband, Dr. Rogelio Matalang, they have four children three of whom are already married and the last born is wedding this summer. Her husband is a media practitioner and currently the Vice President for Research and Extension at the Cagayan State University.

Like other foreigners at Kosin University, being away from her family has been a challenge. At times loneliness sets in whenever the good memories of home cross the mind. She says that, “…being away from the family is a sacrifice. Sometimes one feels like a stranger away from home and therefore lonely.” Nevertheless she is grateful to God for easing her loneliness and for the rare opportunity to teach here Korea.

At the age of three, Sally’s father left the family. Her strict and conservative mother and relatives took care of her thereafter.

They lived a simple life until she went to college as a self-supporting student. She finished her B.A. degree in English in l970 and Masters in Guidance at the University of the Philippines, Quezon City in 1983. In 1996, she completed her PhD studies in Human Resource Development. Before that, in 1993 she had been a Colombo Plan Grantee for Gender Development in Jakarta, Indonesia.

By the way, where were you at the age of 24? Well, at that age in 1974, Sally was already a teacher. If your arithmetic is as good as mine, this was 37 years ago.

Prof. Sally Matalang“I realized that I found the real peace in my heart because I knew I found the true God I’ve been searching for.”

August 2008, is the year Sally came to Korea as a visiting professor. Her encounter with Korean culture was no different from most of the foreigners here. “I also experienced culture shock. Korean culture is really different from ours. However, as the days went on, I learned many things about this culture,” she says. She adds that Koreans love nature, they are law-abiding citizens, and diligent people.

Teaching Korean and foreign students alike has been quite an interesting activity for Sally. She says patience and understanding have been key factors especially for the beginners in English language classes. She is, however, encouraged by the students’ passion to study.

In the church, Sally’s experience has been gratifying. Confidently and firmly, she explains her experience: “I became a better Christian when I came to Korea. I realized that I found the real peace in my heart because I knew I found the true God I’ve been searching for. It is in this place that God comforted me in my very long search for happiness.”

After baptism in September 2009 she has been transformed by the Holy Spirit who she believes is at work in her life. She is thankful to the pastors and the congregation of the World Mission Church where she fellowships.

Asked about her most striking experience Sally says, “I have met extremely lovely, kind and friendly people. Also, I think South Korea is one of the most beautiful places in Asia.” On the other hand, it embarrasses her when her students talk in Korean language in class and laugh at her. However, despite the demands of giving the best to students, Sally says teaching in a foreign land is a great experience.

Prof. Sally Matalang teaches English at Kosin University.

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“I have met extremely

lovely, kind and friendly people.

Also, I think South Korea is one of the most

beautiful places in Asia.”

Kosin Globe Crossword Puzzle ACROSS4 The island where Kosin University campus located7 The name of newer dormitory8 Kosin Yeongdo Library was renamed ........ Hard.10 Who often uses the phrase: “There is no neutrality”?11 The nearest subway station to Kosin Yeongdo campus12 A language that MDiv students have to learn

DOWN1 Association of Kosin University international students2 The logo of Kosin University consists of Bible, Cross and …..3 The Kosin University motto5 The medical students study at …..... Campus6 One of our Professor’s family name7 One of the students’ lounges9 Korea’s most popular dish

A man dies and goes to heaven. St. Peter meets him at the pearly gates. St. Peter says,

“Here’s how it works. You need 100 points to make it into heaven. You tell me all the good things you’ve done, and I give you a certain number of points for each item, depending on how good it was. When you reach 100 points, you get in.”

“Okay” the man says, “I attended church every Sunday” “That’s good, says St. Peter, “ that’s worth two points.” “Two points?” he says. “Well, I gave 10% of all my earnings to the church”

“Well, let’s see,” answers Peter, “that’s worth

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Language is like the air we breathe. It’s invisible, inescapable, indispensable, and we take it for granted.

But, when we take the time to step back and listen to the sounds that escape from the mouth and to ex-plore the paradoxes and vagaries of English, we find that hot dogs can be cold, darkrooms can be lit, homework can be done in school, nightmares can take place in broad daylight while morning sickness and daydreaming can take place at night, tomboys are girls and midwives can be men, hours -- especially happy hours and rush hours -- often last longer than sixty minutes, quick- sand works very slowly.

Boxing rings are square, silverware and glasses can be made of plastic and tablecloths of paper, most telephones are dialed by being punched (or pushed?), and most bathrooms don’t have any baths in them. In fact, a dog can go to the bathroom under a tree -- no bath, no room; it’s still going to the bathroom. And doesn’t it seem a little bizarre that we go to the bathroom in order to go to the bathroom?

Why is it that a woman can man a station but as man can’t woman one, that a man can father a movement but a woman can’t mother one, and that a king rules a kingdom but a queen doesn’t rule a queendom? How did all those Renaissance men reproduce when there don’t seem to have been any Renaissance women?

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The lunacy of English language

another 2 points. Did you do anything else?” “Two points? Golly. How about this: I

started a soup kitchen in my city and worked in a shelter for homeless veterans.”

“Fantastic, that’s certainly worth a point, “ he says.

“hmmm...,” the man says, “I was married to the same woman for 50 years and never cheated on her, even in my heart.”

“That’s wonderful,” says St. Peter, “that’s worth three points!”

“THREE POINTS!!” the man cries, “At this rate the only way I get into heaven is by the grace of God!” “Come on in!”

100 points to get into Heaven

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1.Why doesn't glue stick to the inside of the bottle? 2.Can fat people go skinny-dipping?3.Why is the word abbreviation so long? 4.What's another word for thesaurus? 5.If you're cross-eyed and have dyslexia, can you read all right? 6.When it rains, why don't sheep shrink? 7.Should vegetarians eat animal crackers? 8.Do cemetery workers prefer the graveyard shift? 9.Why is bra singular and panties plural? 10.Is there another word for synonym? 11.Isn't it a bit unnerving that doctors call what they do "practice"? 12.If corn oil is made from corn, and vegetable oil is made from vegetables, then what is baby oil made from? 13. If vegetarians eat vegetables, what do humanitarians eat?14. If the plural of tooth is teeth , shouldn’t the plural of booth be beeth ? 15. One goose, two geese -- so one moose, two meese? From http://www.doyletics.com/tidbits/puzzles.htm

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Students and faculty in a Sunday Night English Bible Study session at Professor Edlin’s residence.

A students’ singing group at the 60th Anniversary of the Kosin Gospel Hospital.

President Kim Sung Soo (left) and foreign faculty members during dinner hosted for Dr James Kombo, Deputy Vice Chancellor of Daystar University.

Guest preacher Daniel Kim delivering a sermon at the Englsih Chapel in April.

Try this! International students taste food during this year’s KUFSA Global Food Festival held on May 16. Hundreds of guests from Busan were invited.

Foreign students and faculty watching baseball game at Sajik Baseball Stadium. A convocation ceremony for new international students at Kosin University.

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President Kim Sung Soo and Senior Pastor Son Seong Eun of Samil Church join African students in a dance at Samil Church, Choryangdong.

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President Kim Sung Soo and deaconess Choi Young Suk of Podowon Church join international students in a pizza party. The deaconess sponsored the party.

Festo Ominde feeds a friend he met at Bethesda Centre on May 21. The centre hosts intellectually challenged children.

Maurice Wambua (right) prepares to pass the ball during a soccer match between foreign students and Kosin University staff. Foreign students team won by a gaol.

Sophia and one of the children at Bethesda Centre try to make a heart (love) sign during Kosin University’s visit to the centre on May 21.

Some of the contestants of the 1st Yoon Dong Ju Poetry Reading Contest pose for a photo with the contest’s judges and President Kim Sung Soo.

Faculty and students during Kosin global food festival at Yeongdo campus.“You see all this?” Abraham from Bangladesh seems to be asking after the Kosin Global Food Festival organized by students.

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International students showing a Korean style “fighting“ / bravo sign after a photo session for KUFSA website.

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