Christian studies. Seoyoung Kim, an alumna of the department, has been appointed Lecturer in Applied Theology and Ministry Placements Programme Lead at the Belfast School of Theology, beginning in January 2026. An ecotheologian specialising in the theology of water, she completed her PhD under the supervision of Professor Peter Scott. She also serves as a Central Committee member of the World Council of Churches, with particular interests in ecumenical theology and the global ecumenical movement.