Jesudas Athyal on Christian Proselytization and Question of “Success” in India
Dr. Jesudas Athyal, Acquiring Editor in World Christianity for Fortress Press and former CGCM visiting researcher, is engaging in public debate about the role of proselytization in Indian Christianity. His recent article, “Christianity Hasn’t Failed in India. Conversion Isn’t Its Only Goal,” published in The Print, argues that Christianity’s success in India today cannot be […]
A New Beginning: CGCM Annual Gathering Goes Virtual
Typically, students and faculty in the history of Christianity and mission studies gather at Professor Robert’s house for a meal and conversation at the opening of the school year. This year, the CGCM switched to a virtual format, hosing a “mocktail” party via Zoom! We are excited to welcome new doctoral students in historical and […]
Michele Sigg Named DACB Executive Director
Congratulations to Dr. Michèle Sigg, who has recently been appointed the Executive Director of the Dictionary of African Christian Biography (DACB). Formerly, she had been serving as Associate Director of the DACB, and she also serves as Editor of the Journal of African Christian Biography (JACB). Dr. Sigg has written several articles on women in […]
Call For Abstracts: Workshop on Forced Migration & Human Trafficking
The Pardee Initiative on Forced Migration and Human Trafficking, located at Boston University, is issuing a call for abstracts for their upcoming workshop, Mobility, Time and Political Possibilities. The workshop is year-long, running from early 2021 and culminating in an in-person event in early 2022. The group envisages a small but committed group of scholars […]
Conference Honoring the Philosophy of Nimi Wariboko
On November 21, Boston University and the University of Texas at Austin are hosting an online conference on “The Philosophy of Nimi Wariboko,” covering the major themes of ethics, economy, society, religion, and African social traditions. A prolific author and thinker, Dr. Wariboko is the Walter G. Muelder Professor of Social Ethics at Boston University, […]
Dana Robert to Deliver Public Address: “The Promise of Fractured Fellowship”
On September 9th, Dana Robert will deliver a public convocation address at Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary. The lecture, “The Promise of Fractured Fellowship: Lessons from 1920,” will explore how a century ago, in the wake of world war, the flu pandemic, and the ongoing injustice of colonialism, Protestants pursued friendship and fellowship. Widespread destruction made urgent […]
Alumnus Named Director of Practical Theology and Mission at Westcott House
The Rev. Dr. Julian Gotobed (‘3, ’11) has been named Director of Practical Theology and Mission at Westcott House, an Anglican theological college in Cambridge, England. Prior to this appointment, Dr. Gotobed served as Senior Lecturer at the University of Roehampton. Gotobed completed his PhD dissertation, “Living with Jesus: Practical Christologies in Two Boston American […]
Overseas Ministry Study Center (OMSC) Fall Online Events
Due to the pandemic and the difficulty of international travel, the Overseas Ministry Study Center (OMSC), located at Princeton Theological Seminary, will be offering many online events during the fall 2020 semester. The first online seminar will be jointly-led by Professors Andrew and Ingrid Walls on September 15-17. CGCM Director Dana Robert will be […]
Jonathan Calvillo’s New Book on Faith & Ethnicity in Santa Ana
Dr. Jonathan Calvillo, CGCM faculty associate, has written new book, The Saints of Santa Ana: Faith and Ethnicity in a Mexican Majority City, published with Oxford University Press! Based on five years of participant observation, Calvillo compares and contrasts the experiences of Catholics and evangelicals in Santa Ana, California, revealing how faith and ethnic identity […]
Conference: Catholicism in 20th Century Hong Kong
The Centre for Catholic Studies (CUHK), Kung Kao Po, and Hong Kong Catholic Diocesan Archives are co-sponsoring a virtual conference entitled “The History of the Hong Kong Catholic Church in the 20th Century” from August 4-7, 2020. The conference brochure includes paper abstracts and lists session themes. “Maryknoll’s Work Among the Refugees in Hong Kong […]