Call for Abstracts from the US-China Catholic Association
The US-China Catholic Association is currently accepting paper abstracts for its conference on “China, Christianity, and the Dialogue of Civilizations,” to take place August 6-8, 2021 on the campus of Santa Clara University. The theme of this conference is the engagement between Christianity and Chinese civilization. Panels may examine this theme in light of recent challenges, the larger horizon of shared values, and/or pursuit of the common good. Submissions will be accepted on a rolling basis beginning on December 1. Panel topics will include the following:
• The Sino-Vatican Accord in Historical and Comparative Perspective
• Sinicization of Religion: Meaning and Application
• China and Environmental Stewardship: The Contribution of the Churches
• Urbanization and Its Far-Reaching Implications
• The Coronavirus, The Global Community, and the Church
• Sino-Christian Theology: Chinese Intellectuals Engage Christian Tradition
• Chinese Christian Spirituality
• Civic Controversy in Hong Kong and Christian Community
• Young People and Contemporary Society
• Women and Faith Communities in China Today
See the Call for Papers for more information.