<<This seminar will be conducted once in Korean and once in English.>>
A person's citizenship indicates their national identity. However, Paul the Apostle claims that our citizenship is in heaven (Phil. 3:20), while the Greek philosopher Diogenes proclaimed himself a “citizen of the world.” These perspectives speak of something essential about our identity that precedes our national identity.
The ideals of global citizenship guide us in forming a community of hospitality, solidarity, and peace. While these may seem like abstract concepts, global citizenship is actually a concrete and down-to-earth idea. My wife and I have been learning and experiencing this daily in Clarkston, Georgia, a city with a large refugee and immigrant population. We would like to share our stories and thoughts from there.
If you have ever been confused about your American, Korean, or other national identity, please come and join us :)
Recommended reading:
Namsoon Kang [Cosmopolitan Theology: Reconstituting Planetary Hospitality, Neighbor-Love, and Solidarity in an Uneven World]