A Shared Hope
May the recurring message of hope amidst difficulty conveyed in these articles spark the imaginations and encourage the hearts of all who seek to stand faithfully with their brothers and sisters in China.
Catholicism in China
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Recommended Reading on the Catholic Church in China
The books in this list provide a robust starting point for understanding the Catholic Church in China today and how it has been shaped by its history.
Remaining Faithful amid Challenges: Catholics in China
Above all, we hope you will see that Chinese Catholics live with a strong awareness of Our Lord Jesus’ presence with them amidst many challenges, that they live in hope in exceedingly challenging times, and they remain faithful to him in ways that can inspire us all.
Summer 2024 Reading Recommendations
Looking for a good end-of-summer book? Check out this roundup of the book reviews we’ve done over the last year, from memoir to biography to in-depth history to analysis of the current situation in China.
Chinese Christianity Endures, Part 2
Given China’s place in the world order today, it is very unlikely that they will completely ban all foreigners.... We can be confident that no matter how few the foreigners or how persecuted the flock, our God who makes the rocks cry out in testimony will ensure that his witness is never silenced, and his kingdom continues to advance.
Chinese Christianity Endures, Part 1
The study then takes a closer look at the brief emergence of a comparatively Chinese underground church…before concluding with a fascinating reflection on martyrdom, comparing the Chinese notion of suffering perseverance motivated by filial loyalty to the saints who have gone before with the European concept of sacrificing one’s life for the gospel.
Mapping China’s Christian Legacy
At a time when the study of Christianity in China is becoming more difficult, the CHCD opens a new portal to explore China’s Christian past. The tool might be different than rummaging through a traditional archive, but by repackaging archival materials into an online tool it invites anyone to ask, “What could be discovered if…?”
A Summer Read to Enjoy Together
Join Joann Pittman for an online discussion of Beyond East and West by John C.H. Wu.
Webinar Recording: “Where Are the Churches in China? And Why?”
The recording of this recent lecture is now available along with additional resources.
Where Are the Churches in China? And Why?
When thinking about missions, we don’t always consider geography, yet the five official religions in China are very geographically concentrated. Dr Fenggang Yang will discuss this in detail in an upcoming lecture.
Free Webinar: Where Are the Churches in China? And Why?
In this lecture, Professor Yang will present the geographical distribution of Catholic and Protestant churches in China, discuss several characteristics, and trace some of the historical and social patterns of church development.
The Tricolor Religious Market and the Growth of Christianity
A sociological approach to the religious landscape in China is helpful in understanding the growth of Christianity in recent years.