Tuesday, June 9, 2026

Expanding Horizons: Integrating Cognitive Science, Psychology, and Biblical Interpretation

-Yung Suk Kim

Four years ago, I could not have anticipated that my research would expand into publishing books at the intersection of biblical interpretation, cognitive science, psychology, and neuroscience. Today, I view my work as fundamentally interdisciplinary. This integrative approach allows me to examine our place in the cosmos through a broader lens and raise critical questions about human existence. At the heart of this quest lie several central questions: What constitutes a good life? How do we live it? How can we repair past damages to achieve restoration? Ultimately, what is the role of religion, and how does Christianity speak to this human condition?

Driven by this inquiry, I am currently developing two book projects. The first explores the mental landscape within scriptural texts, examining how we can read the Bible through the perspective of the mental world and how this lens can transform contemporary preaching. The second project focuses on psychological integration, synthesizing theological anthropology, cognitive science, and psychology to offer a holistic framework for human restoration.