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