In addition to his academic appointment, Father Choi is the chairman of the Korean Association of Spirituality and Cultures. From 2005 to 2010, Father Choi served as president of the Catholic School Education Forum of Korea. He received his Ph.D. in educational administration (higher education) and a master’s degree in educational administration from The Catholic University of America. While at CUA, Father Choi conducted research with CUA’s Life Cycle Institute. Father Choi holds bachelor and master of arts degrees in systematic theology from The Catholic University of Korea.