Learning at the Karis Academy is not about knowing more knowledge; it is about discerning where to go in life. While knowledge can only be accumulated to the extent that it obscures the way, direction makes life simpler. We ask not about accumulating information; rather, we ask what to follow and what to take responsibility for. Learning is not about filling the mind; it is about setting the compass of life straight.
The learning at Karis Academy doesn’t stop at delivering information. Information can provide immediate understanding, but it doesn’t change people. We believe that learning is the process of creating thought habits, shaping attitudes, and rearranging life structures. Learning is an internal event that forms within people over time, not just the consumed content.
It is possible to learn quickly, but to live deeply is impossible without repetition. Karis Academy does not aim for efficiency or speed. Instead, we choose the slow learning process of asking the same questions again, repeating the same thoughts, and verifying them in life. Repetition is not a retreat; it is the surest path to becoming one’s own being.
In my position of leadership, what kind of person am I?
Receiving · Learning · Fighting · Covering — reading the Word on four topics,
We invite you to reflect on our ministry and our relationship.
November 2nd (Mon)–4th (Wed) 2026 · 3 nights and 4 days
Sonceong City Korean Kirghiz Research Institute
The registration fee and accommodation details will be provided separately after the application is submitted.
KARIS LIBRARY · Full Member
Works by Kierkegaard, commentaries, and materials for advanced study
See you at the Karris Library.
We join you in reading to ask you about the direction of your life.
He is currently the director of the Korean Kirghiz Research Institute,
I am on a mission in Cambodia.
I serve as the appointed pastor of Paju Samsung Church,
I am currently serving as the director of the Korean Kirghiz Research Institute.
The Karis Academy newsletter regularly provides in-depth reflections that connect reason and faith, and guide life’s direction. It offers questions for slow reflection rather than quick information.
The Karis Academy Reading Club does not stop at reading books; it aims for a shared reading that leads to connection with life through asking questions and reflecting together.
The video lectures at the Karris Academy are designed to provide a deep understanding of the flow of thought. They offer a learning experience that goes beyond knowledge and asks you to consider how to navigate life.
In my role as a leader, what kind of person do I stand for? As I take on the responsibilities of church work, the tasks and responsibilities always increase. In meetings, I want my words to be heard, and in the face of conflict, I want to change the other person. Yet, I don’t have time to reflect on my heart and attitude before God. Read more
The Korea Kirghiz Research Institute invites pastors and church leaders to the 4th conference. Through discussions on the Christian philosophy of Kirghizism and the field of pastoral ministry, we will explore together how a life modeled after Christ can be linked to today’s discipleship and pastoral leadership. In the morning we will focus on leadership, and in the afternoon on discipleship and imitation. Through presentations and discussions Read more
How to laugh and cry at the same time: Kirkeghor’s humor and the humor of Taekwon-Do dance When translating Kirkeghor’s “Unphilosophical Afterword to the Conclusion,” I came across Taekwon-Do dance. When translating this book, the pseudonymous author Johannes Klimakus goes into great detail about “humor.” Following his explanation, you will see that our people are able to express the sorrow of ordinary people through laughter. Read more
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Karis Academy | Korean Kirghigor Research Institute
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