Free Webinar: “Confucian Shame in Christian Thinking”
Exploring the diverse ways that honor and shame affect our moral decision making as well as Paul’s use of these ideas within his letters.
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A Book about Balthasar and Why You Should Read It
I hope that this interview might draw some attention to the careful work Dr. Brown has presented in this volume, and that its contents might enrich Christian theological thinking.
Balthasar in Light of Early Confucianism
In this interview Dr. Jesse Ciccotti talks with Dr. Joshua Brown about his monograph Balthasar in Light of Early Confucianism, published by University of Notre Dame Press in 2020.
China’s Churches Celebrating the New Year
With the Covid-19 restrictions in place during the Spring Festival this year, how did China’s churches celebrate? China Christian Daily gives us glimpse of what the holiday was like for some churches in China.
Confucian Shame in Christian Thinking
For Confucian thinkers, shame is an essential element required for moral development. This understanding is foreign to most Westerners. Yet, does shame have a place in Christian theology? Is it something to get rid of or might it have a role in shaping our character?
This webinar explores the diverse ways that honor and shame affect our moral decision making as well as Paul’s use of these ideas within his letters.
Mao’s Black Box: Resilience and Religious Revival in Wenzhou
"It is curious, however, that to this day the Mao years remain the least studied period in the history of religion in modern China." This book helps fill that gap.
Changchun!
One of the fascinating things about living in Changchun during the 1990s was watching the turbo-charged development that took place beginning in 1992.
End of an Era?
Welcoming a new reality even when it is at odds with the stories we have come to believe about China and about ourselves.
Rebirth in the Barracks
With no status, no money, no power, and compromised health, he longed for death. In that moment, God intervened to give new life.
The Life and Ministry of Eric Martin Ekvall
Though he suffered the deaths of three of his children while serving in China, Eric Martin Ekvall (1866-1939) never wavered in 42 years as a pioneer missionary of the Christian & Missionary Alliance.
APU’s MA TESOL $6000 Scholarship
Earn a Master’s Degree while teaching, serving, and living in China.
Conference on English Language Teaching
An English teaching conference centered on the theme Imago Dei: Celebrating the Beauty and Benefits of Diversity.