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SUMMARY:Virtual Book Launch of "Chinese Christian Witness"
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to join a conversation about the new book\, Chinese Christian Witness: Identity\, Creativity\, Transmission and Poetics\, edited by Xiaoli Yang and Daryl Ireland. \nThis volume explores how Chinese Christians have understood and participated in mission over the past few centuries. Authors have written chapters on Orthodox\, Catholic\, Protestant\, Pentecostal\, and Chinese-initiated movements; they cover Chinese Christians in Oceania\, Africa\, Europe\, and Asia. For those interested in Chinese Christians in the People’s Republic of China\, the book includes chapters on both registered and unregistered churches. \nOne distinctive feature is that the book also considers multiple artworks by Chinese Christians: plays\, songs\, paintings\, sculptures\, etc. They provide an opportunity to discover Chinese missiology through understudied media. \nThe editors\, authors\, and artists are spread around the globe\, so the time of the book launch is presented here in multiple time zones. \n🌎 May 14 – 6:00 PM (Los Angeles) | 🌎 May 14 – 9:00 PM (Boston) | 🌏 May 15 – 9:00 AM (Beijing) | 🌏 May 15 – 11:00 AM (Melbourne) \nTo receive the Zoom link to the event\, you will need to register. You can do that here: https://www.bu.edu/cgcm/registration/ \nFor more information\, please see the flyer. We are excited to share a bit of what we have learned\, and to think together about what Chinese missiology means in this age of World Christianity. \nRegister for the book launch\n  \n \n  \nPublication Information\nChinese Christian Witness\nIdentity\, Creativity\, Transmission and Poetics \nVolume Editors: Xiaoli Yang and Daryl R. Ireland \nPublisher: Brill \nThis groundbreaking book brings Chinese missiology to the forefront\, offering a rare insider’s perspective on the rise of Chinese Christianity. It explores the diverse expressions of the missionary impulse that have driven Chinese Christians for centuries—across continents and theological traditions—to share their faith with remarkable dynamism and impact. Interdisciplinary\, intergenerational\, interdenominational\, and ecumenical in scope\, this book showcases the depth and breadth of Chinese Christian witness in both local and global contexts. By delving into themes of identity\, creativity\, transmission\, and poetics\, it draws on unpublished data\, archival sources\, and rare images to offer fresh insights and perspectives. Readers will discover how Chinese literary pioneers\, bold missionaries\, and visionary artists are transforming individuals\, cultures\, and societies worldwide through their vibrant and enduring faith. \nRobyn WhitakerReverend Associate Professor Robyn Whitaker is a biblical scholar and historian with a particular interest in the contemporary use (and misuse) of the Bible in debates about sexuality\, gender and ethics. Her research focuses on the apocalyptic literature of the Bible\, particularly Revelation\, as well as visuality and visual exegesis of the Bible.
URL:https://vox.divinity.edu.au/event/virtual-book-launch-of-chinese-christian-witness/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Book launch,Whitley College
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SUMMARY:Research Gathering at Whitley College
DESCRIPTION:On Friday\, 15 May 2026\, members of the Whitley College Research Community\, including faculty\, teachers\, research students\, and honorary researchers\, are warmly invited to gather for a day of research-focused engagement. \nYou are welcome to join in person at the Box Hill campus or participate online. This will be a valuable opportunity to connect\, share in the life of Whitley’s research community\, and engage in thoughtful and enriching discussion. \nA highlight of the morning will be the online book launch at 11.00 am of ‘Chinese Christian Witness: Identity\, Creativity\, Transmission and Poetics’\, edited by Xiaoli Yang and Daryl Ireland. This volume explores how Chinese Christians have understood and participated in mission across global contexts\, with particular attention to creative expressions such as art\, music\, and literature. \nIn the afternoon at 2.00 pm\, our visiting research scholar\, Dr Nuam Hatzaw will present a research seminar\, ‘Citizens of Heaven: Ethnic Minority Christians and Belonging’\, examining how faith and identity shape experiences of belonging in diverse and changing societies. \nThroughout the day\, connect with faculty\, researchers\, and students\, and take part in meaningful discussion across a range of research-focused sessions. \nFor those attending in person\, lunch will be provided. \nRead more and register here. You can download the flyer here and share it with others in your network who may be interested. \nMore information and Zoom Links\nRobyn WhitakerReverend Associate Professor Robyn Whitaker is a biblical scholar and historian with a particular interest in the contemporary use (and misuse) of the Bible in debates about sexuality\, gender and ethics. Her research focuses on the apocalyptic literature of the Bible\, particularly Revelation\, as well as visuality and visual exegesis of the Bible.
URL:https://vox.divinity.edu.au/event/research-gathering-at-whitley-college/
LOCATION:Whitley College\, 90 Albion Road\, Box Hill\, Victoria\, 3128\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Book launch,Hybrid (Online and In-person),Seminar,Whitley College
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