김효경 연구를 위한 예비적 검토: 연구이력과 독서목록을 중심으로 = Preliminary Review for the Study on Kim Hyo-kyung: Focusing on the Changes in Research Topics and Reading Lists

다국어 초록 (Multilingual Abstract)

Kim Hyo-kyung, a figure in the era of Japanese occupation, early on delved into Japanese religious studies and conducted research on Korean religions. In recent years, the publication of three volumes of Kim Hyo-kyung's works has significantly lowered the threshold for research, allowing a glimpse into his life and scholarly contributions. Despite this progress, the analysis of the substantial volume of texts he produced has been relatively lacking. Acknowledging this situation, this paper focuses on preliminary tasks for future research by organizing ‘facts’ about Kim Hyo-kyung, including his background, a list of works, and reading materials. The process of reading his works revealed interconnected fragments of information, unveiling meaningful patterns or providing clues for new interpretations.
The main discussion is divided into three parts - changes in research topics, post-graduation career, and the nature of scholarship seen through the reading list - aiming to scrutinize the trajectory of Kim Hyo-kyung's research activities.
The narrative outlines Kim Hyo-kyung's engagement with religious studies at Taisho University, including his enthusiastic pursuit of shamanistic studies, substantial funding-supported Fengshui research (1935~1936), a hiatus in 1937, and a subsequent shift to enlightening studies on China and Southeast Asia post the Second Sino-Japanese War. Additionally, he served as an instructor at overseas Shinto academies (1938~) and lectured at Manchurian courses and Taisho University (1940~).
To comprehensively evaluate Kim Hyo-kyung's scholarship, future research must include a comparative review with contemporaneous scholars of Korean religions. The provided reading list serves as a starting point for such investigations.