Pastor, Jeon Duk-gi was a person who played a pivotal role in the history of the in the history of the independence movement in the early days of the late Joseon period. His infulence was truly great, so that many people who were with him later became great figures who would write a mark in the history of the Korean independence movement.
Pastor, Jeon Duk-gi's patriotic spirit for his country and nation was fully manifested in his education movement. Therefore, it is no exaggeration to say that his core is the educational movement. In particular, the educational movement developed through Sangdong Youth School, which he founded, is giving important meaning not only at that time but also in modern times in various aspects.
This paper examines Jeon Duk-gi's educational ideology as seen through Sangdong Youth school. In chapter 1, the study explaines the background of the study and method. In Chapter 2, a description of Pastor Jeon Duk-ki's life, which is the basis for understanding the educational ideology seen through Sangdong Youth school, is centered on his birth, childhood, meeting with Scranton, growth as a leader in Sangdong Church, ministry, and later years.
In Chapter 3, Pastor Jeon Duk-ki's patriotic and pastoral ideology, and various national movements, which are the backgrounds that led to the educational movement, are examined, focusing on the activities of the independent association. It also describes the Sangdong Youth Association's national salvation activities and the dispatch of special envoys to The Hague.
In Chapter 4, the paper shows how Sangdong Youth school was established around Pastor Jeon Duk-gi. It also explains the subjects and activities of Sangdong Youth school and the teachers of Sangdong Youth school. Furthermore, it examines the relationship between Sangdong Youth school and Shinminhoi and how it ended with the last graduates and was closed after a short period. Moreover, It discussed the significance of such Sangdong Youth school, focusing on the fact that it is a Christian school established under the leadership of Koreans, not missionaries, and that it is an educational institution established within the church.
Chapter 5 summarizes Pastor Jeon Duk-gi's educational thought through Sangdong Youth school into three points: cultivating true believers, emphasizing practical faith, and value on national movement for participation in social salvation.
As a conclusion, in Chapter 6, Jeon Duk-gi's educational thought research through Sangdong Youth school presents the right direction through the implications for the modern churches, Christians, especially theologians and pastors.