일제강점기 청주 여선교사 로간 부인의 교육활동과 그녀의 기념비

• 영문명: Educational Endeavors and the Commemorative Monument of Mrs. Logan, a Missionary in Cheongju During the Japanese Colonial Period
• 발행기관: 충북대학교 중원문화연구소
• 저자명: 전순동(Soondong Jeon)
• 간행물 정보: 『중원문화연구』제31집, 303~342쪽, 전체 40쪽
• 주제분류: 인문학 > 역사학
• 파일형태: PDF
• 발행일자: 2023.12.30

국문 초록

This study explores the educational initiatives led by Mrs. Logan and her commemorative monument in Cheongju during the Japanese colonial era. Missionary Mrs. Logan (J. V. Logan, Mary Lee Logan, 1856.9.17.~1919.12.7.), hailing from Kentucky, belonged to a distinguished family. Her contributions included teaching at the Men's and Women's Christian Youth Association at Kentucky Central University, engaging in social service, and fostering the youth movement. She was instrumental in inspiring young people to dream and envision a better future, while also teaching college students in a church setting. Her students included Eugene Bell(裵裕祉) in Mokpo, Pastor Oh Geung-seon(吳肯善) in Gunsan, and missionary Edwin H. Kagin (桂君) in Cheongju. At Kentucky Central University, Mrs. Logan's interest in overseas missionary work burgeoned. She arrived in Mokpo in 1907 to preach the gospel and later, in 1909, relocated from Mokpo and Gwangju to Cheongju in Chungbuk Province, influenced by her deep connection with missionary Edward Kagin. During their tenure at the university, where Mr. Kagin chaired the YMCA, Mrs. Logan provided significant support and care, leading to her eventual invitation to Cheongju by missionary Kagin. For a decade (1909-1919), she dedicated herself to women's education in Chungbuk Province as a missionary at the Cheongju Station. Mrs. Logan's life was devoted to mentoring young students in Kentucky. In Cheongju, she served as a self-reliant missionary, independently spearheading evangelization efforts without external support. She was Korea's first self-serving missionary. At 53, Mrs. Logan arrived in Cheongju and diligently studied Korean, excelling in both spoken language and elegant handwriting. She traveled to rural villages, focusing on missionary work and women's education in Chungbuk Province. Her introduction of Western culture to Koreans encompassed not only biblical education but also women's leadership training. Consequently, Chungbuk women were awakened to new perspectives, igniting their societal aspirations and leadership roles, notably in churches and the broader community. Her home became a sanctuary for those weary in body and spirit, where she was revered as a compassionate and nurturing figure. Her dedication to education and missionary work was fueled by a profound faith and fervent passion for the people of Chungbuk Province. Mrs. Logan passed away from exhaustion on December 19, 1919, at 63, deeply loving the people of Cheongju and Chungbuk Province. Her desire to “go to heaven through Korea” was fulfilled as she passed away in the country she loved. She rests at the Yanghwajin Foreign Missionary Cemetery in Seoul. A year and a half after her passing, the Cheongju-eup Church (current Cheongju First Church) and the Cheongju Station erected the 'Mrs. Logan Monument' in June 1921, in recognition of her impactful work. This monument, inscribed with 59 pure Korean characters, stands as a testament to her legacy. This monument holds several significances. Firstly, it is the inaugural monument in Korea composed entirely in Hangul. While Lee Yun-tak(李允濯)'s spiritual inscription in Hagae-dong, Seoul, was previously considered the first, it contains Chinese characters, thus, Mrs. Logan's monument takes precedence as a pure Hangul creation. Secondly, its establishment, led primarily by the Women's Evangelical Society rather than a church board, emphasizes women's pivotal role and the choice of Hangul for accessibility. Thirdly, its presence in a church yard illustrates the interplay between Christianity and the Korean national movement during the colonial period, marking a shift towards gender equality in Cheongju's sociocultural landscape. Lastly, its construction marked a transformative moment in the history of Chungbuk women.

목차

Ⅰ. 머리말

Ⅱ. 미국 켄터키 출신의 여선교사 로간 부인

Ⅲ. 청주선교기지 자비량선교사로서의 부임과 여성 교육활동

Ⅳ. 로간 선교사의 서거

Ⅴ. 한글비석 ‘로간 부인 기념비’의 건립과 의의

Ⅵ. 맺음말

키워드

로간 선교사 여성교육 청주 한글기념비 근대문화 Logan Missionary Women's Education Cheongju Korean(Hangul) Monument Modern Culture