SERVICE MENU

1. Academic & PhD Consulting | 학술 및 박사 과정 컨설팅

Strategic guidance for scholars navigating the rigors of higher education.

• The Dissertation Compass (박사 논문 지도): Comprehensive coaching for PhD candidates, from proposal defense to final dissertation. Special focus on methodology, structural integrity, and the integration of interdisciplinary lenses (Cognitive Science, Psychology, and Philosophy).

• The Research Architect (연구 기획 및 설계): Assistance in refining research questions and navigating complex Greek manuscript traditions or Pauline metaphors.

•  Academic Career Mentoring (학술 커리어 멘토링): Navigating the "Tightrope" of academia—preparing for faculty applications, tenure reviews, and developing a sustainable scholarly identity.

2. Publishing & Editorial Services | 출판 및 편집 서비스

Transforming manuscripts into "exceptional" books that create new needs for readers.

• The Publication Pipeline (출판 전략): Strategic advice on pitching to top-tier academic presses (e.g., T&T Clark, Fortress, Cascade). Includes drafting compelling book proposals and navigating the peer-review process.

• Developmental Editing (원고 교정 및 개발): High-level content editing to ensure your argument is "conscientious" and "meticulous." We help bridge the gap between historical criticism and contemporary relevance.

• Bilingual Publication Support (한·영 이중 언어 지원): Assistance for Korean scholars looking to publish in English-speaking markets, ensuring that cultural nuances and academic rigor are preserved in translation.

3. Lectures & Public Speaking | 강연 및 대중 강연

Connecting ancient texts to contemporary existential concerns.

• Keynote Addresses (기조 강연): Dynamic presentations for universities, seminaries, and conferences on the New Testament, Justice, and the Parables.

• Interdisciplinary Workshops (융합 학문 워크숍): Specialized sessions on the "Activated Mind"—exploring the nexus of Biblical studies, Cognitive Science, and Mental Health.

• Community & Church Seminars (지역 사회 및 교회 세미나): Accessible teaching on "How to Read the Bible" for lay audiences, focusing on human solidarity, diversity, and transformative identity.

4. Special Projects: The "Stone Mountain" Retreat | 특별 프로젝트

• The Intersecting Life Workshop: A guided intensive for groups or individuals focusing on "Autobiographical Inquiry" and Scripture—helping participants find their own "Face of the Other" through biblical narrative.

• Why Stone Mountain?

• Guided by the "Stone Mountain Scholar," Dr. Yung Suk Kim, our firm embodies the qualities of the stone: strength, resilience, and prevalent usefulness. We do not just dig into the past; we build foundations for the future.

• A good author satisfies readers; an exceptional author creates new needs for readers.

Logistics & Inquiries

• Languages: English & Korean (영어 및 한국어 상담 가능)

• Format: Available for Zoom consultations globally or in-person lectures (Richmond, VA / Atlanta, GA / Seoul, Korea).

• Contact: yungsuk@gmail.com / https://sites.google.com/view/stonemountain-consulting/home