A Qualitative Study on the Experience of Military Life and Ministry of Korean Christian Female Military Pastors

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ID3263200
AutoresJieun Yoo (0000-0002-1322-5335, Anyang University, autor correspondente)
Ano2021
Volume12
Fascículo3
Páginas153
Data de publicação2021-02-26
Peer ReviewedSim
Open AccessSim
TipoARTICLE
PeriódicoReligions (JOURNAL)
Identificadores do periódicoISSN: 2077-1444 • E-ISSN: 2077-1444
EditoraMDPI AG (PUBLISHER • IT)
DOI10.3390/rel12030153
OpenAlexW3133822639
IdiomaEN
Referências citadas18

The purpose of this study was to understand who female military pastors are in the Korean military and examine their military lives and ministry experiences through in-depth interviews and qualitative analysis. Six of the eight female military pastors currently working participated in this study. Seven major themes were identified: motivation to apply, role confusion and ambiguity, token women in the Korean military, perceived barriers or bias, equality experience, lack of network or mentor, and work and family balance. This study was helpful for obtaining a deeper understanding of female military pastors who exist as a minority in the Korean military. This study also provides basic information for the seminary education of future female military pastors and policies for female leaders working in the Korean military

Christian ministry · Confusion · Military personnel · Military service · Political science · Qualitative research · Social science · Sociology · Educational Systems and Policies · Gender Studies · Healthcare Education and Workforce Issues · Law · Psychology