Centre for Sino-Christian Studies
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| Established | 2001 |
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| Focus | The study of Christianity in the context of Chinese religion and culture |
| Director | Kai-man Kwan |
| Key people | Dr. Wai Luen Kwok, Dr. William Ng, Prof. Lauren F. Pfister, Prof. Shun Hing Chan |
| Location | Hong Kong , HKSAR |
| Address | CEC, Hong Kong Baptist University, Kowloon |
| Website | http://cscs.hkbu.edu.hk |
The Centre for Sino-Christian Studies at Hong Kong Baptist University was established on 1 July 2001 with the purpose of promoting studies in Christianity from within Chinese cultural and religious contexts.[1][2][3] It is recognized as a theological institution within the Hong Kong Baptist University[4] and aims to achieve its objectives through its various research projects, conferences, and publications that cover the areas of Christian theology, religious philosophy, and social ethics.[5] While its parallel institute, the Centre for Applied Ethics focuses on research activities related to applied ethics, the Centre for Sino-Christian Studies primarily focuses on Sino-Christian Theology. The Education Bureau of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region lists it as one of resource centres for ethics and religious studies.[6] Prof. Kai-man Kwan, who was among the founding members of the centre and who has also served as its Research Project Co-ordinator since its establishment in 2001, is the current Director of the centre.[7][8]. From 2011-2014, it was one of the participating research centres in the Global Network for Public Theology of the University of Chester.[9] It is also a partner institution of Centre for Religion in Society of York St John University.[10]
Activities[edit]
The Centre organizes conferences for the promotion of Sino-Christian studies. Following are some of the Conferences convened:[11]
- The Future of Whole Person Education in East Asian Higher Education: Its Philosophical and Endeavour from Within and Abroad (27-28 September 2019)
- LIF2019 - 5th Annual Conference of Logos International Forums (4 May 2019)
- Modern Education in China and Its Impacts: A Historical and Philosophical Investigation (7-8 December 2018)
- Sino-Western Cultural Exchange and the Development of Christianity in China: A Conference in Celebration of the Bicentenary of Ying Wa College (12-13 October 2018)
- Celebrating 500 years of the Reformation-The Reformation's Culturally Transformative Influences and Impacts: European and Asian Cultural Perspectives (22-23 September 2017)
- Changing Religious Landscape in Contemporary East Asia (11-13 July 2017)
- International Conference on Civil Society and Christian Religion in Greater China (8-19 December 2016)
- 2015 International Conference in Commemoration of the Fifth Centenary of the Birth of St. Teresa of Avila: "In Union with God: St. Teresa of Avila and the Contemporary World" (18-19 December 2015)
- Ultimate Concern: Paul Tillich, Buddhism, Confucianism Conference (12-13 July 2015)
- James Legge's Life and Works in Hong Kong: A Celebration of the Bicentennial of his Birth (31 March to 2 April, 2015)
Major Publications[edit]
- Paul Tillich and Asian Religions (2017)
- Science and Religion Dialogue in China (2008)
- Religious Values and the Public Forum: Public Religion, an East-West Dialogue (2008)
- Bridging Science and Religion (2002, revised editions 2003, 2007)
- Christian Values and the Humanistic Spirit: History, Dialogue and Prospect (2006)
- The University and Christian Studies (2003)
- Relations between Religion and Morality (2003)
- Christian Thoughts and the 21st Century (2001)
- Christianity and Modern East-West Cultures (2000)
References[edit]
- ↑ LAU, Timothy (2008). 'A Chinese fish thinks about Chinese water': The cultural engagement of Christian theology in the emerging Sin-Christian context. PhD Thesis. Victoria: Australian Catholic University. p. 5. Retrieved 3 July 2020. Search this book on
- ↑ "Centre for Sino-Christian Studies". Research Centres and Institutes. Hong Kong Baptist University. Retrieved 18 June 2020.
- ↑ "Introduction, Centre for Sino-Christian Studies". Retrieved 18 June 2020.
- ↑ Kusmierz, Katrin (2011). Theology in Transition: Public Theologies in Post-Apartheid South Africa. Zurich: LIT Verlag Münster. p. 41. Search this book on
- ↑ "Introduction, Centre for Sino-Christian Studies". Retrieved 18 June 2020.
- ↑ "Ethics and religious studies: Links". Education Bureau, Government of HKSAR. Retrieved 18 June 2020.
- ↑ "Introduction, Centre for Sino-Christian Studies". Retrieved 18 June 2020.
- ↑ "Kai-man Kwan". Faculty profile, Department of Religion and Philosophy. Retrieved 18 June 2020.
- ↑ "Global Network for Public Theology". University of Chester. Retrieved 1 July 2020.
- ↑ "Partner Institutions". York St John University. Retrieved 2 July 2020.
- ↑ "Activities". Centre for Sino-Christian Studies. Retrieved 1 July 2020.
See also[edit]
- Centre for Applied Ethics
- Hong Kong Baptist University
- Christianity in Hong Kong
- Sino-Christian Theology
External links[edit]
- CSCS Net, repository of theological publications by CSCS researchers
- Centre for Sino-Christian Studies Official Website
- Centre for Sino-Christian Studies in Research Centres and Institutes
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