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Christianity in China: Globalization and Localization

A panel of experts from the People’s Republic and the United States will discuss the Chinese government's new regulations on religion and their implications for Christian communities, focusing on the interplay between the globalization and localization processes of Christianity in China.

When:
July 12, 2016 4:00pm to 5:30pm
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A panel of experts from the People’s Republic and the United States will discuss the Chinese government's new regulations on religion and their implications for Christian communities, focusing on the interplay between the globalization and localization processes of Christianity in China.

It’ll be moderated by Professor Richard Madsen, pioneering sociologist on the study of religion in China and director of the Fudan-UC Center on the Study of Contemporary China. Panelists include:

  •     Dr. Zhuo Xinping, Institute of World Religion, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences
  •     Fr. John Zhang, Beifang Jinde Catholic Service Center
  •     Ms. Amy Lillis, Secretary’s Office of Religion and Global Affairs, U.S. Departmenet of State
  •     Fr. Rob Carbonneau, United States Catholic China Bureau

Organized by the Fudan-UC Center on Contemporary China, UC San Diego School of Global Policy and Strategy (GPS); Center on Globalization and Religious Studies, Fudan University; 21st Century China Program, GPS; with co-sponsorship from the Asia Research Center.

When
    Tuesday, July 12, 2016 from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM (PDT) - Add to Calendar
Where
    UC San Diego, Village West, Building 1, Meeting Rooms on Fifteen, Room A - Scholars Drive North, San Diego, CA - View Map

Cost: 
Free