1. Dr. Kilnam Cha
    Abilene Christian University
    Assistant Professor
    Department of Bible, Missions and Ministry
    Onstead-Packer Biblical Studies Building (BSB) 223
    (325) 674-3758
    kxc11b@acu.edu

Education

  1. PhD, Baylor University, 2006.
    Major: Religion
    Dissertation Title: Psalms 146-150: The Final Hallelujah Psalms as the Fivefold Doxology to the Hebrew Psalter
  2. MDIV, Abilene Christian University, 1995.
  3. BA, Cascade College, 1991.

Publications

  • Book Chapter

    1. Cha, K. (accepted). A Translation and Commentary on Psalms 51-55. In M. Shipp (Ed.), Timeless: Ancient Psalms for the Church Today, vol 2 (Psalms 42-89: God Enthroned Forever): Vol. 2. Abilene Christian University Press.
    2. Cha, K. (2011). The Writings: The Diversity of the Old Testament and Its Function. In S. Park (Ed.), The Restoration and the Bible: Festschrift in Honor of Jin Hoi Kim (pp. 86–105). Korean Christian University Press.

Presentations

  1. Cha, K., Christian Scholars Conference, "Empires, Then and Now: Who Are We and What Are We to Do?," Nashville, TN. (June 7, 2017).
  2. Cha, K. (Presenter), Society of Biblical Literature International, "The Pursuit of Justice in the Torah and Remembering the Poor," Society of Biblical Literature, Seoul, Korea. (July 5, 2016).
  3. Cha, K., Korean Society of Old Testament Studies Conference, "언약준수의 리트머스 테스트: 바울의 예루살렘 구제헌금과 신명기가 제시하는 십일조의 관계 (The Litmus Test of Covenant Obedience: The Relationship between Paul's Jerusalem Relief Fund and the Deuteronomic Tithe)," Korean Society of Old Testament Studies, Seoul, Korea. (September 18, 2015).
  4. Cha, K., Christian Scholars Conference, "The Bible, Justice and Law: “The Litmus Test of Covenant Obedience: The Jerusalem Relief Fund in 2 Corinthians 8 and 9 and Its Old Testament Background”," ACU, ACU. (June 4, 2015).
  5. Cha, K., Pepperdine University Bible Lectures, ""Knowing God"," Pepperdine University, Malibu, California. (May 2011).
  6. Cha, K., Christian Scholars Conference, "“The Theology of the Writings: An Intriguing Departure from Homogeneity"," Lipscomb University, Nashville, Tennessee. (June 2010).
  7. Cha, K., Turner Christian Convention, "“Our Unity: The Tokens of Oneness"," Turner, Oregon. (July 2009).
  8. Cha, K., Christian Scholars Conference, ""A Theological Introduction to Judges"," Lipscomb University, Nashville, Tennessee. (June 2009).
  9. Cha, K., Kingdom Builder's Seminar, ""The Shape of the Psalter"," Cascade College, Portland, Oregon. (September 2008).
  10. Cha, K., Christian Scholars Conference, ""The Theology of the Psalter"," Lipscomb University, Nashville, Tennessee. (June 2008).
  11. Cha, K., Pepperdine University Bible Lectures, "“Unity and Diversity in the Old Testament: Mapping the Contours of the Old Testament”," Pepperdine University, Malibu, California. (May 2008).
  12. Cha, K., Christian Scholars Conference, "“A Canonical Understanding of Psalms 146-150"," Rochester Hills, Michigan. (June 2007).
  13. Cha, K., Korea Christian University International Conference, ""Reality and Prospect of the University Exchange Programs between the USA and Korea"," Korea Christian University, Seoul, Republic of Korea. (May 2007).

Service

  • College

    1. Committee Member, College Academic Council. (August 10, 2019 - Present).

  • University

    1. Committee Member, UUAC. (August 26, 2020 - Present).
    2. Committee Member, Suspension Appeals Committee. (August 10, 2017 - May 20, 2019).
    3. Committee Member, Honor Awards Committee. (August 2013 - May 2015).
    4. Committee Member, Student Life Committee. (August 2013 - May 2015).
    5. Committee Member, UUAC. (September 2013 - January 2014).
    6. Committee Member, UGEC. (September 2011 - May 2013).

Professional

  1. Member, Cascade College - Chapel Committee. (2006 - 2009).
  2. Advisor and Recruiter, Cascade College. (2005 - 2009).
  3. Academic Advisor, Cascade College - Bible Department. (2004 - 2009).
  4. Faculty Sponsor, Cascade College - Tri-Phi. (2004 - 2009).
  5. Member, Cascade College - Library Committee. (2004 - 2008).

Public

  1. Elder, Hillcrest Church of Christ, Abilene, TX. (May 1, 2020 - Present).
  2. Guest Speaker, University Church of Christ, Abilene, Texas. (November 2011).
  3. Elder and Bible Teacher, Newberg Church of Christ. (December 2004 - July 2011).
  4. Guest Speaker, Kang-Seo Church of Christ, Seoul. (June 2011).
  5. Guest Speaker, Jai-il United Methodist Church, Seo-San. (May 2011).
  6. Guest Speaker, Il-San Church of Christ, Il-San. (May 29, 2011).
  7. Guest Speaker, Keizer Church of Christ, Keizer, Oregon. (August 1, 2010).
  8. Guest Speaker, New York Church of Christ, New York, New York. (December 3, 2009 - December 6, 2009).
  9. Guest Speaker, Agape Church of Christ, Portland, Oregon. (November 2009).
  10. Guest Speaker, Eden Presbyterian Church, Beaverton, Oregon. (November 2009).
  11. Guest Speaker, Eden Presbyterian Church, Beaverton, Oregon. (September 2009).
  12. Guest Speaker, Bible Mission Church, Cornelius, Oregon. (March 22, 2009).
  13. Guest Speaker, Agape Church of Christ, Portland, Oregon. (2008).
  14. Guest Speaker, Renovatus Church of Christ. (2008).
  15. Guest Speaker, Sa-Rang Korean Church, Vancouver, Washington. (November 2008).
  16. Korea-China Mission. (May 2008 - June 2008).
  17. Guest Speaker, Chinese House Church, Ning-bo. (May 30, 2008 - June 16, 2008).
  18. Han-Woo-Ri Church of Christ, Buchun. (May 2008).
  19. Guest Speaker, Agape Church of Christ, Portland, Oregon. (March 2008).
  20. Bible Mission Church, Beaverton, Oregon. (August 2007).
  21. Bible Mission Church, Cornelius, Oregon. (July 2007).
  22. Guest Speaker, Bible Mission Church, Cornelius, Oregon. (June 9, 2007 - June 10, 2007).
  23. Guest Speaker, Choon-Chun Church of Christ, Choo-Chun. (May 2007).
  24. Guest Speaker, Il-San Church of Christ, Seoul. (May 2007).
  25. Guest Speaker, Kang-Seo Church of Christ, Seoul. (May 2007).
  26. Korea Mission. (May 2007).
  27. Guest Speaker, Mok-Dong Church of Christ, Seoul. (May 2007).
  28. Guest Speaker, Waco Korean United Methodist Church, Waco, Texas. (December 10, 2006).
  29. Guest Speaker, Waco Korean United Methodist Church, Waco, Texas. (October 29, 2006).
  30. Guest Speaker, Bible Mission Church, Cornelius, Oregon. (January 29, 2006).
  31. Guest Speaker, Midland Korean Baptist Church, Midland, Texas. (November 6, 2005).
  32. Guest Speaker, Waco Korean United Methodist Church, Waco, Texas. (October 23, 2005).
  33. Guest Speaker, Beaverton Mission Church, Beaverton, Oregon. (May 7, 2005).
  34. Guest Speaker, The Lord's Church, Vancouver, Washington. (February 6, 2005).
  35. Guest Speaker, St. Luke's United Methodist Church, Killeen, Texas. (May 25, 2003).
  36. Guest Speaker, Crestview Church of Christ, Waco, Texas. (March 9, 2003).
  37. Guest Speaker, Crestview Church of Christ, Waco, Texas. (March 2, 2003).
  38. Guest Speaker, Midland Korean Baptist Church, Midland, Texas. (February 16, 2003).

Teaching

  • Spring 2025

    1. BIBL 211 - Message of the Old Testament
    2. BIBL 211 - Message of the Old Testament
    3. BIBL 453 - The Devo. & Wisdom Lit. of OT
    4. BIBL 451 - The Pentateuch (Majors)

  • Fall 2024

    1. BIBL 211 - Message of the Old Testament
    2. BIBL 211 - Message of the Old Testament
    3. BIBL 211 - Message of the Old Testament
    4. BIBL 454 - Prophetic Lit. of the O.T.

  • Spring 2024

    1. BHEB 472 - Intro to Hebrew II
    2. BIBL 211 - Message of the Old Testament
    3. BIBL 453 - The Devo. & Wisdom Lit. of OT
    4. BIBL 451 - The Pentateuch

  • Fall 2023

    1. BHEB 471 - Intro to Hebrew I
    2. BIBL 211 - Message of Old Test. (Majors)
    3. BIBL 211 - Message of the Old Testament
    4. BIBL 453 - The Devo. & Wisdom Lit. of OT

  • Spring 2023

    1. BIBL 211 - Message of the Old Testament
    2. BIBL 453 - The Devo. & Wisdom Lit. of OT
    3. BIBL 451 - The Pentateuch

  • Fall 2022

    1. BIBL 211 - Message of the Old Testament
    2. BIBL 211 - Message of the Old Testament
    3. BIBL 211 - Message of the Old Testament
    4. BIBL 453 - The Devo. & Wisdom Lit. of OT

  • Spring 2022

    1. BHEB 472 - Intro to Hebrew II
    2. BIBL 211 - Message of the Old Testament
    3. BIBL 453 - The Devo. & Wisdom Lit. of OT
    4. BIBL 451 - The Pentateuch

  • Fall 2021

    1. CORE 110 - Cornerstone
    2. BIBL 600 - IND: Prophecy in Ancient Israe
    3. BHEB 471 - Intro to Hebrew I
    4. BIBL 211 - Message of the Old Testament
    5. BIBL 453 - The Devo. & Wisdom Lit. of OT

  • Fall 2020

    1. CORE 110 - Cornerstone
    2. BIBL 211 - Message of the Old Testament
    3. BIBL 211 - Message of the Old Testament
    4. BIBL 453 - The Devo. & Wisdom Lit. of O.T

  • Spring 2020

    1. BIBL 211 - Message of the Old Testament
    2. BIBL 211 - Message of the Old Testament
    3. BIBL 453 - The Devo. & Wisdom Lit. of O.T

  • Fall 2019

    1. CORE 110 - Cornerstone
    2. BIBL 211 - Message of the Old Testament
    3. BIBL 454 - Prophetic Lit. of the O.T.
    4. BIBL 453 - The Devo. & Wisdom Lit. of O.T

  • Spring 2019

    1. BIBL 211 - Message of the Old Testament
    2. BIBL 211 - Message of the Old Testament
    3. BIBL 453 - The Devo. & Wisdom Lit. of O.T
    4. BIBL 451 - The Pentateuch

  • Fall 2018

    1. CORE 110 - Cornerstone
    2. BIBL 211 - Message of the Old Testament
    3. BIBL 454 - Prophetic Lit. of the O.T.
    4. BIBL 453 - The Devo. & Wisdom Lit. of O.T

  • Spring 2018

    1. BIBL 102 - Life, Literature and Community
    2. BIBL 211 - Message of the Old Testament
    3. BIBL 211 - Message of the Old Testament
    4. BIBL 453 - The Devo. & Wisdom Lit. of O.T

  • Fall 2017

    1. CORE 110 - Cornerstone
    2. BIBL 211 - Message of the Old Testament
    3. BIBL 211 - Message of the Old Testament
    4. BIBL 453 - The Devo. & Wisdom Lit. of O.T

  • Spring 2017

    1. BIBL 102 - Life, Literature and Community
    2. BIBL 211 - Message of the Old Testament
    3. BIBL 453 - The Devo. & Wisdom Lit. of O.T

  • Fall 2016

    1. CORE 110 - Cornerstone
    2. BIBL 101 - Jesus: His Life and Teachings
    3. BIBL 101 - Jesus: His Life and Teachings
    4. BIBL 211 - Message of the Old Testament
    5. BIBL 454 - Prophetic Lit. of the O.T.

  • Spring 2016

    1. BIBL 102 - Life, Literature and Community
    2. BIBL 102 - Life, Literature and Community
    3. BIBL 102 - Life, Literature and Community
    4. BIBL 454 - Prophetic Lit. of the O.T.
    5. BIBL 640 - ST:Bib Persp on Stewardship

  • Fall 2015

    1. CORE 110 - Cornerstone
    2. BIBL 101 - Jesus: His Life and Teachings
    3. BIBL 101 - Jesus: His Life and Teachings
    4. BIBL 211 - Message of the Old Testament

  • Spring 2015

    1. BIBL 102 - Life, Literature and Community
    2. BIBL 102 - Life, Literature and Community
    3. BIBL 102 - Life, Literature and Community

  • Fall 2014

    1. BIBL 211 - Message of the Old Testament
    2. BIBL 211 - Message of the Old Testament
    3. BIBL 211 - Message of the Old Testament
    4. BIBL 211 - Message of the Old Testament

  • Spring 2014

    1. BMIS 458 - Focused Training in Missions
    2. BIBL 102 - Life, Literature and Community
    3. BIBL 102 - Life, Literature and Community
    4. BIBL 211 - Message of the Old Testament

  • Fall 2013

    1. CORE 110 - Cornerstone
    2. BIBL 211 - Message of the Old Testament
    3. BIBL 211 - Message of the Old Testament
    4. BIBL 454 - Prophetic Lit. of the O.T.

  • Spring 2013

    1. BMIS 458 - Focused Training in Missions
    2. BIBL 102 - Life, Literature and Community
    3. BIBL 102 - Life, Literature and Community
    4. BIBL 453 - The Devo. & Wisdom Lit. of O.T

  • Fall 2012

    1. CORE 110 - Cornerstone
    2. BIBL 211 - Message of the Old Testament
    3. BIBL 211 - Message of the Old Testament
    4. BIBL 454 - Prophetic Lit. of the O.T.

  • Spring 2012

    1. BIBL 102 - Acts-Revelation
    2. BIBL 102 - Acts-Revelation
    3. BIBL 102 - Acts-Revelation
    4. BIBL 454 - Prophetic Lit. of the O.T.

  • Fall 2011

    1. BMIS 458 - Focused Training in Missions
    2. BIBL 211 - Message of the Old Testament
    3. BIBL 211 - Message of the Old Testament
    4. BIBL 211 - Message of the Old Testament