My most important rebuttal is that Yeoās review has misunderstood my main goal. Rather than offering a Pentecostal reading of Chinese Christianity, I employ what I call āPentecost historiography.
Next time you are riding the subway, in a transfer station, or looking at a subway map, be reminded that the Bible has also been carefully written and designed as an interconnected whole.
How can theology once again become the heartbeat of the church?
Among these Christian scholars are those who have newly embraced denominational identities, begun to promote interdisciplinary dialogue beyond traditional theologicalāphilosophical impasses, and reopened a robust debate about the role of faith in scholarship, Chinese church history, and contemporary life.
This conference is a good reminder to Christians that the ultimate purpose of even something seemingly cold and private like theology is ultimately to equip ourselves and our fellow believers to better love God and one another.
God is not confined to church walls. He meets us in the worldās wounded places.
Over the past several decades, the theological journey of the Chinese church has unfolded in three identifiable wavesāeach shaped by historical moments and institutional movements.
On November 14, 2024, nearly 200 Chinese pastors, church leaders, theologians, and educators from around the world gathered at the picturesque Biola University. Together, they celebrated the historic establishment of the Institute for Advanced Studies of Chinese Christianity (IASCC) and the Biola Research Initiative for Chinese Theology.
After a 12-year study experience abroad (4 years at a Christian university and 8 years in seminary), I have some insights and reflections on studying theology abroad. For most Christians and pastors, I believe that it is no longer necessary to spend four years studying theology abroad.
The journey of identity for Christians on both sides of the strait is to "leave the old identity" and experience a journey of a new identity, no longer bound by the unchangeable "past determining the future" but renewed in the light of the gospel.
Dr. Irelandās recent lecture has further enriched our understanding, shedding light on the interplay between media, religion, and societyāa timely and thought-provoking topic. We delved deeply into Chinese Christian history and explored his unique take on social media.
A review of A Reader in Chinese Theology edited by Chloƫ Starr, the best reader on Chinese theology available in English.