한국 개신교의 성장과 평가

The Growth and Evaluation of Protestantism in Korea

The present study aims to describe the progress of the growth of Protestantism during the period of from 1885 to 1980s in Korea and to analyze, and explain, this progress so that from this we can learn a lesson for the growth of Protestantism in the future of 1890-1910, 1920-1930s and 1960-1980s. This study has four major divisions. The first section describes the progress of the growth of Protestantism during the period of 1890-1910 and analyzes, and explains, this progress. The second section deals with Protestantism growing lowly for the period of 1920-1930s and examines this growth. The third section treats Protestantism growing rapidly during 1960-1980s and identifies the causes of this fast growth. The final section evaluates the growth of Protestantism for the period of 1885-1980s and from this infers the factors, which could exert influence on the growth of Protestantism in the future. The result of this study says that it is the strong tie by blood and region rooted deeply in the Korean society and the small group meeting like Sunday school within the church, which has contributed to the growth of Protestantism during the period of 1885-1980s in Korea. In order for the Korean church to grow further, it is important, first of all, that the lay Christians use the evangelistic method of 'man to man' to propagate the Christian message to their family, relatives, or friends; and it is desirable that the church develops various education programs to train the faith of the children of christian parents.. In addition to this it is necessary that the church leaders develop their spiritual power and social skill, and the church creates various types of small group, to meet the needs of the younger generation.