TTLV: The Role of Protestantism in the Modernization of Korean Society

INFORMATION ABOUT THE MASTER'S THESIS

1. Student's full name: Le Van Tuyen

2. Gender: Male

3. Date of birth: April 6, 1989

4. Place of birth: Dan Tien – Vo Nhai – Thai Nguyen

5. Decision on student admission No. 2797/2012/QD-XHNV-SDH, dated December 28, 2012, by the Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi.

6. Changes in the training process:

7. Thesis title:The role of Protestantism in the modernization of Korean society.

8. Major: Philosophy; Code: 60 22 03 09

9. Scientific supervisor: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Quang Hung

10. Summary of the thesis results:

This thesis identifies and analyzes the role of Protestantism in the modernization of Korean society in several aspects such as economics, education, healthcare, and culture. From this, the thesis draws some lessons to contribute to promoting the function of religion in the modernization of the country.

11. Practical applications: This thesis provides a theoretical basis for studying the role of religion in social transformation, as well as directions for work related to religion in general and Protestantism in particular.

12. Further research directions: Cultural fusion between Protestantism and ancestor worship rituals in Korea.

13. Published works related to the thesis:

INFORMATION ON MASTER'S THESIS

1. Full name: LE VAN TUYEN 2. Sex: Male

3. Date of birth: April 6, 1989; 4. Place of birth: Thai Nguyen Province

5. Admission decision number: 2797/2012 Dated December 28, 2012

6. Changes in academic process:

7. Official thesis title:The role of Protestantism for the modernization of Korean society

8. Major: Philosophy; 9. Code: 60.22.03.09

10. Supervisors: Assistant Professor Nguyen Quang Hung, work at: The Philosophy Department, University of Social Sciences and Humanities.

11. Summary of the findings of the thesis:

The thesis has been pointed out and analyzed the role of Protestantism for modernization of Korean society on several aspects such as economics, education, health service, and culture. There from, this thesis draws some experiences to which contribute to promote the function of religion in the process of modernization country.

12. Practical applicability, if any: The thesis has been provided a theoretical basis for the study of religion's role for social changes as well as work toward religion in general and Protestantism in particular.

13. Further research directions, if any: The cultural hybrid between Protestantism and ancestor worship ceremonies in Korea.

14. Thesis-related publications: