Scholarly Panels
Contributions from academics drawing on the method and resources of their respective disciplines.
Panels / topics proposed to date:
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Sino-Vatican Relations in Historical Perspective
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Sociological Perspectives on Christianity
in Contemporary China -
The Sinicisation of Religion in China Today
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Environmental Issues and the Faith Communities of China
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suggestions for panels and topics
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suggestions concerning speakers (including yourself)
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submission of brief abstracts
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other suggestions or feedback
Note: Panel organizers (only) will have conference registration fees waived in appreciation for their service to the gathering.
Presentations and
workshops
Discussion forums and practical advice from people involved in the life of the Church in China and in the Chinese diaspora.
Practical workshops and presentations requested to date:
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Faith and the Current Generation
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Social Services: Making a Contribution in China Society
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The American University Context
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Relations among Christians and China
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Paths to Discipleship
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Religion in the City
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suggestions for workshops or presentations
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suggestions concerning speakers (including yourself)
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other suggestions or feedback
Note: Presenters will have their conference registration fees waived in appreciation for their service to the gathering.
university resources
upcoming Conference
To learn more about the Chinese and American Friendship Ministry, please consider attending the 29th International Conference to be hosted in Chicago, 2-4 August 2024
Thank you.
Inquiries
If you are a member of the faculty or staff at a college/university, serve on a local parish council at your church, facilitate and guide campus ministry at your Newman Center, or American or Chinese student leaders and would like to learn more about USCCA's Chinese and American Friendship Ministry, please reach to us.
We would be very pleased to share what we have learned in terms of building meaningful friendship and encounters between Chinese international students and their American peers.
Our surveys are role-specific for religious studies and theology professors, campus ministers, and counselors and recruiters. Please select one that is most applicable to your role.
For inquiries, please contact CAAFM at director@uscatholicchina.org.