BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//IHSS - ECPv6.17.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:IHSS X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://ihss.hku.hk X-WR-CALDESC:Events for IHSS REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Asia/Hong_Kong BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0800 TZOFFSETTO:+0800 TZNAME:HKT DTSTART:20170101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20230418T120000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20230418T133000 DTSTAMP:20261027T131538 CREATED:20240611T224909Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T103244Z UID:83608-1681819200-1681824600@ihss.hku.hk SUMMARY:Ways To Be and Not to Be: Reading LaoZhuangZi PhiloPoetically DESCRIPTION:Language: English\n \n \n \n \n Lecture Hall\, G/F\, May Hall\n \n \n \n \n November 21\, 2024 (Thu) 18:00-20:00 HKT\n \n \n \n\n \n \n asiar@hku.hk\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Register for In-person participation\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Register for online participation\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABSTRACT \n \n \n \n \n It has been reported that Chinese societies (including mainland China\, Hong Kong\, Taiwan\, and Singapore) have high levels of religious diversity. It is imperative to locate Christianity in this diverse religious context in order to reexamine the role of Christianity in Chinese societies. With reference to the ideas of common grace in Christian theologians Abraham Kuyper (Netherlands\, 1837—1920) and of religious humility/relativity in Reinhold Niebuhr (USA\, 1892—1971)\, this paper offers a theological and ethical analysis of Christians’ encounter with other believers in social and cultural life in Chinese societies. Many Chinese Christians are wrestled with the issues of “toward the public” and “toward non-Christians.” Bearding this in mind\, this paper proposes that Christians be realistic without imposition of “confessional bonds” for state and society\, on the one hand\, and Christians appreciate and be open to other believers’ virtues and efforts and thus work together towards progress and flourishing in various spheres of life\, on the other. \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE SPEAKER \n \n \n \n Zhibin Xie received his Ph. D. from The University of Hong Kong. He is adjunct professor at the Institute of Sino-Christian Studies\, Hong Kong. He is a member of the Center of Theological Inquiry\, Princeton. He serves on the advisory board for International Journal of Public Theology and on the editorial board for Logos & Pneuma: Chinese Journal of Theology. He also served on the Executive Committee (Asia Representative) at the Global Network of Public Theology (2017-2020). Zhibin Xie’ s research areas include Christian philosophy & ethics\, public theology\, and Christianity in China. He has published monographs Religious Diversity and Public Religion in China (in English\, Ashgate\, 2006 & Routledge\, 2021)\, Moral Triumph: The Public Face of Christianity in China (in English\, Fortress Press\, 2023)\, Public Theology and Globalization: A Study in Christian Ethics of Max L. Stackhouse (in Chinese\, Religious Culture Press\, 2008 & 2022)\, A Pluralistic and Just Society: An Interpretation of Sino-Christian Ethics (in Chinese\, Logos & Pneuma Press\, 2023). He is editor of Protestantism and Modernity: Kuyper\, Weber\, and Troeltsch (in Chinese\, Logos & Pneuma Press\, 2022). He also published articles in English in journals including Journal of Church and State\, Theology Today\, International Journal of Public Theology\, Political Theology\, and Studies in Interreligious Dialogue and contributed chapter to the volume of The Routledge Companion to Christian Ethics. \n \n \n \n ORGANIZERSASIAR Research Cluster\, HKIHSS\, HKU; CO-ORGANIZERSFaith and Global Engagement\, HKIHSS\, HKU; Institute of Sino-Christian Studies\, HK. URL:https://ihss.hku.hk/events/ways-to-be-and-not-to-be-reading-laozhuangzi-philopoetically/ LOCATION:Room 201\, 2/F\, May Hall\, The University of Hong Kong\, or Via Zoom\, Hong Kong CATEGORIES:ASIAR ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ihss.hku.hk/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/lecture-by-professor-kyoo-lee-20230418-1080.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20230327T093000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20230327T110000 DTSTAMP:20261027T131538 CREATED:20240611T232717Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T103245Z UID:83642-1679909400-1679914800@ihss.hku.hk SUMMARY:The Belt and Road Initiative and Spirit Mediums: The Lower Sesan 2 Dam and Sacred Space in Northeastern Cambodia DESCRIPTION:Language: English\n \n \n \n \n Lecture Hall\, G/F\, May Hall\n \n \n \n \n November 21\, 2024 (Thu) 18:00-20:00 HKT\n \n \n \n\n \n \n asiar@hku.hk\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Register for In-person participation\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Register for online participation\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABSTRACT \n \n \n \n It has been reported that Chinese societies (including mainland China\, Hong Kong\, Taiwan\, and Singapore) have high levels of religious diversity. It is imperative to locate Christianity in this diverse religious context in order to reexamine the role of Christianity in Chinese societies. With reference to the ideas of common grace in Christian theologians Abraham Kuyper (Netherlands\, 1837—1920) and of religious humility/relativity in Reinhold Niebuhr (USA\, 1892—1971)\, this paper offers a theological and ethical analysis of Christians’ encounter with other believers in social and cultural life in Chinese societies. Many Chinese Christians are wrestled with the issues of “toward the public” and “toward non-Christians.” Bearding this in mind\, this paper proposes that Christians be realistic without imposition of “confessional bonds” for state and society\, on the one hand\, and Christians appreciate and be open to other believers’ virtues and efforts and thus work together towards progress and flourishing in various spheres of life\, on the other. \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE SPEAKER \n \n \n \n Zhibin Xie received his Ph. D. from The University of Hong Kong. He is adjunct professor at the Institute of Sino-Christian Studies\, Hong Kong. He is a member of the Center of Theological Inquiry\, Princeton. He serves on the advisory board for International Journal of Public Theology and on the editorial board for Logos & Pneuma: Chinese Journal of Theology. He also served on the Executive Committee (Asia Representative) at the Global Network of Public Theology (2017-2020). Zhibin Xie’ s research areas include Christian philosophy & ethics\, public theology\, and Christianity in China. He has published monographs Religious Diversity and Public Religion in China (in English\, Ashgate\, 2006 & Routledge\, 2021)\, Moral Triumph: The Public Face of Christianity in China (in English\, Fortress Press\, 2023)\, Public Theology and Globalization: A Study in Christian Ethics of Max L. Stackhouse (in Chinese\, Religious Culture Press\, 2008 & 2022)\, A Pluralistic and Just Society: An Interpretation of Sino-Christian Ethics (in Chinese\, Logos & Pneuma Press\, 2023). He is editor of Protestantism and Modernity: Kuyper\, Weber\, and Troeltsch (in Chinese\, Logos & Pneuma Press\, 2022). He also published articles in English in journals including Journal of Church and State\, Theology Today\, International Journal of Public Theology\, Political Theology\, and Studies in Interreligious Dialogue and contributed chapter to the volume of The Routledge Companion to Christian Ethics. \n \n \n \n ORGANIZERSASIAR Research Cluster\, HKIHSS\, HKU; CO-ORGANIZERSFaith and Global Engagement\, HKIHSS\, HKU; Institute of Sino-Christian Studies\, HK. URL:https://ihss.hku.hk/events/the-belt-and-road-initiative-and-spirit-mediums-the-lower-sesan-2-dam-and-sacred-space-in-northeastern-cambodia/ CATEGORIES:ASIAR ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ihss.hku.hk/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/brinfaith-lecture-by-dr-ian-g-baird-2023027-1080.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20230228T123000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20230228T140000 DTSTAMP:20261027T131538 CREATED:20240612T012008Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T103249Z UID:83725-1677587400-1677592800@ihss.hku.hk SUMMARY:Africa in and beyond China’s BRI: Development and Security in a New Era of Global Competition DESCRIPTION:Language: English\n \n \n \n \n Lecture Hall\, G/F\, May Hall\n \n \n \n \n November 21\, 2024 (Thu) 18:00-20:00 HKT\n \n \n \n\n \n \n asiar@hku.hk\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Register for In-person participation\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Register for online participation\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABSTRACT \n \n \n \n It has been reported that Chinese societies (including mainland China\, Hong Kong\, Taiwan\, and Singapore) have high levels of religious diversity. It is imperative to locate Christianity in this diverse religious context in order to reexamine the role of Christianity in Chinese societies. With reference to the ideas of common grace in Christian theologians Abraham Kuyper (Netherlands\, 1837—1920) and of religious humility/relativity in Reinhold Niebuhr (USA\, 1892—1971)\, this paper offers a theological and ethical analysis of Christians’ encounter with other believers in social and cultural life in Chinese societies. Many Chinese Christians are wrestled with the issues of “toward the public” and “toward non-Christians.” Bearding this in mind\, this paper proposes that Christians be realistic without imposition of “confessional bonds” for state and society\, on the one hand\, and Christians appreciate and be open to other believers’ virtues and efforts and thus work together towards progress and flourishing in various spheres of life\, on the other. \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE SPEAKER \n \n \n \n Zhibin Xie received his Ph. D. from The University of Hong Kong. He is adjunct professor at the Institute of Sino-Christian Studies\, Hong Kong. He is a member of the Center of Theological Inquiry\, Princeton. He serves on the advisory board for International Journal of Public Theology and on the editorial board for Logos & Pneuma: Chinese Journal of Theology. He also served on the Executive Committee (Asia Representative) at the Global Network of Public Theology (2017-2020). Zhibin Xie’ s research areas include Christian philosophy & ethics\, public theology\, and Christianity in China. He has published monographs Religious Diversity and Public Religion in China (in English\, Ashgate\, 2006 & Routledge\, 2021)\, Moral Triumph: The Public Face of Christianity in China (in English\, Fortress Press\, 2023)\, Public Theology and Globalization: A Study in Christian Ethics of Max L. Stackhouse (in Chinese\, Religious Culture Press\, 2008 & 2022)\, A Pluralistic and Just Society: An Interpretation of Sino-Christian Ethics (in Chinese\, Logos & Pneuma Press\, 2023). He is editor of Protestantism and Modernity: Kuyper\, Weber\, and Troeltsch (in Chinese\, Logos & Pneuma Press\, 2022). He also published articles in English in journals including Journal of Church and State\, Theology Today\, International Journal of Public Theology\, Political Theology\, and Studies in Interreligious Dialogue and contributed chapter to the volume of The Routledge Companion to Christian Ethics. \n \n \n \n ORGANIZERSASIAR Research Cluster\, HKIHSS\, HKU; CO-ORGANIZERSFaith and Global Engagement\, HKIHSS\, HKU; Institute of Sino-Christian Studies\, HK. URL:https://ihss.hku.hk/events/africa-in-and-beyond-chinas-bri-development-and-security-in-a-new-era-of-global-competition/ CATEGORIES:ASIAR ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ihss.hku.hk/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/brinfaith-lecture-by-dr-daniel-large-2023228-1080.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20230116T163000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20230116T183000 DTSTAMP:20261027T131538 CREATED:20240612T235427Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T103251Z UID:83794-1673886600-1673893800@ihss.hku.hk SUMMARY:Bringing local values into the ESG framework in Asia DESCRIPTION:Language: English\n \n \n \n \n Lecture Hall\, G/F\, May Hall\n \n \n \n \n November 21\, 2024 (Thu) 18:00-20:00 HKT\n \n \n \n\n \n \n asiar@hku.hk\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Register for In-person participation\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Register for online participation\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABSTRACT \n \n \n \n It has been reported that Chinese societies (including mainland China\, Hong Kong\, Taiwan\, and Singapore) have high levels of religious diversity. It is imperative to locate Christianity in this diverse religious context in order to reexamine the role of Christianity in Chinese societies. With reference to the ideas of common grace in Christian theologians Abraham Kuyper (Netherlands\, 1837—1920) and of religious humility/relativity in Reinhold Niebuhr (USA\, 1892—1971)\, this paper offers a theological and ethical analysis of Christians’ encounter with other believers in social and cultural life in Chinese societies. Many Chinese Christians are wrestled with the issues of “toward the public” and “toward non-Christians.” Bearding this in mind\, this paper proposes that Christians be realistic without imposition of “confessional bonds” for state and society\, on the one hand\, and Christians appreciate and be open to other believers’ virtues and efforts and thus work together towards progress and flourishing in various spheres of life\, on the other. \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE SPEAKER \n \n \n \n Zhibin Xie received his Ph. D. from The University of Hong Kong. He is adjunct professor at the Institute of Sino-Christian Studies\, Hong Kong. He is a member of the Center of Theological Inquiry\, Princeton. He serves on the advisory board for International Journal of Public Theology and on the editorial board for Logos & Pneuma: Chinese Journal of Theology. He also served on the Executive Committee (Asia Representative) at the Global Network of Public Theology (2017-2020). Zhibin Xie’ s research areas include Christian philosophy & ethics\, public theology\, and Christianity in China. He has published monographs Religious Diversity and Public Religion in China (in English\, Ashgate\, 2006 & Routledge\, 2021)\, Moral Triumph: The Public Face of Christianity in China (in English\, Fortress Press\, 2023)\, Public Theology and Globalization: A Study in Christian Ethics of Max L. Stackhouse (in Chinese\, Religious Culture Press\, 2008 & 2022)\, A Pluralistic and Just Society: An Interpretation of Sino-Christian Ethics (in Chinese\, Logos & Pneuma Press\, 2023). He is editor of Protestantism and Modernity: Kuyper\, Weber\, and Troeltsch (in Chinese\, Logos & Pneuma Press\, 2022). He also published articles in English in journals including Journal of Church and State\, Theology Today\, International Journal of Public Theology\, Political Theology\, and Studies in Interreligious Dialogue and contributed chapter to the volume of The Routledge Companion to Christian Ethics. \n \n \n \n ORGANIZERSASIAR Research Cluster\, HKIHSS\, HKU; CO-ORGANIZERSFaith and Global Engagement\, HKIHSS\, HKU; Institute of Sino-Christian Studies\, HK. URL:https://ihss.hku.hk/events/bringing-local-values-into-the-esg-framework-in-asia/ LOCATION:Jockey Club Tower\, 11/F and via Zoom\, Hong Kong CATEGORIES:ASIAR ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ihss.hku.hk/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/green-finance-forum-20230116-1080.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20221116T123000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20221116T140000 DTSTAMP:20261027T131538 CREATED:20240613T214522Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T103254Z UID:83913-1668601800-1668607200@ihss.hku.hk SUMMARY:Sailors and Slaves in Medieval Maritime Asia: from baghdād to baghpūr DESCRIPTION:Language: English\n \n \n \n \n Lecture Hall\, G/F\, May Hall\n \n \n \n \n November 21\, 2024 (Thu) 18:00-20:00 HKT\n \n \n \n\n \n \n asiar@hku.hk\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Register for In-person participation\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Register for online participation\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABSTRACT \n \n \n \n It has been reported that Chinese societies (including mainland China\, Hong Kong\, Taiwan\, and Singapore) have high levels of religious diversity. It is imperative to locate Christianity in this diverse religious context in order to reexamine the role of Christianity in Chinese societies. With reference to the ideas of common grace in Christian theologians Abraham Kuyper (Netherlands\, 1837—1920) and of religious humility/relativity in Reinhold Niebuhr (USA\, 1892—1971)\, this paper offers a theological and ethical analysis of Christians’ encounter with other believers in social and cultural life in Chinese societies. Many Chinese Christians are wrestled with the issues of “toward the public” and “toward non-Christians.” Bearding this in mind\, this paper proposes that Christians be realistic without imposition of “confessional bonds” for state and society\, on the one hand\, and Christians appreciate and be open to other believers’ virtues and efforts and thus work together towards progress and flourishing in various spheres of life\, on the other. \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE SPEAKER \n \n \n \n Zhibin Xie received his Ph. D. from The University of Hong Kong. He is adjunct professor at the Institute of Sino-Christian Studies\, Hong Kong. He is a member of the Center of Theological Inquiry\, Princeton. He serves on the advisory board for International Journal of Public Theology and on the editorial board for Logos & Pneuma: Chinese Journal of Theology. He also served on the Executive Committee (Asia Representative) at the Global Network of Public Theology (2017-2020). Zhibin Xie’ s research areas include Christian philosophy & ethics\, public theology\, and Christianity in China. He has published monographs Religious Diversity and Public Religion in China (in English\, Ashgate\, 2006 & Routledge\, 2021)\, Moral Triumph: The Public Face of Christianity in China (in English\, Fortress Press\, 2023)\, Public Theology and Globalization: A Study in Christian Ethics of Max L. Stackhouse (in Chinese\, Religious Culture Press\, 2008 & 2022)\, A Pluralistic and Just Society: An Interpretation of Sino-Christian Ethics (in Chinese\, Logos & Pneuma Press\, 2023). He is editor of Protestantism and Modernity: Kuyper\, Weber\, and Troeltsch (in Chinese\, Logos & Pneuma Press\, 2022). He also published articles in English in journals including Journal of Church and State\, Theology Today\, International Journal of Public Theology\, Political Theology\, and Studies in Interreligious Dialogue and contributed chapter to the volume of The Routledge Companion to Christian Ethics. \n \n \n \n ORGANIZERSASIAR Research Cluster\, HKIHSS\, HKU; CO-ORGANIZERSFaith and Global Engagement\, HKIHSS\, HKU; Institute of Sino-Christian Studies\, HK. URL:https://ihss.hku.hk/events/sailors-and-slaves-in-medieval-maritime-asia-from-baghdad-to-baghpur/ CATEGORIES:ASIAR ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ihss.hku.hk/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Ha-Guangtian_poster_1920x1080.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20221025T210000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20221025T210000 DTSTAMP:20261027T131538 CREATED:20240613T220705Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T103304Z UID:83936-1666731600-1666731600@ihss.hku.hk SUMMARY:The State of Religions in Hong Kong 2022 DESCRIPTION:Language: English\n \n \n \n \n Lecture Hall\, G/F\, May Hall\n \n \n \n \n November 21\, 2024 (Thu) 18:00-20:00 HKT\n \n \n \n\n \n \n asiar@hku.hk\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Register for In-person participation\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Register for online participation\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABSTRACT \n \n \n \n It has been reported that Chinese societies (including mainland China\, Hong Kong\, Taiwan\, and Singapore) have high levels of religious diversity. It is imperative to locate Christianity in this diverse religious context in order to reexamine the role of Christianity in Chinese societies. With reference to the ideas of common grace in Christian theologians Abraham Kuyper (Netherlands\, 1837—1920) and of religious humility/relativity in Reinhold Niebuhr (USA\, 1892—1971)\, this paper offers a theological and ethical analysis of Christians’ encounter with other believers in social and cultural life in Chinese societies. Many Chinese Christians are wrestled with the issues of “toward the public” and “toward non-Christians.” Bearding this in mind\, this paper proposes that Christians be realistic without imposition of “confessional bonds” for state and society\, on the one hand\, and Christians appreciate and be open to other believers’ virtues and efforts and thus work together towards progress and flourishing in various spheres of life\, on the other. \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE SPEAKER \n \n \n \n Zhibin Xie received his Ph. D. from The University of Hong Kong. He is adjunct professor at the Institute of Sino-Christian Studies\, Hong Kong. He is a member of the Center of Theological Inquiry\, Princeton. He serves on the advisory board for International Journal of Public Theology and on the editorial board for Logos & Pneuma: Chinese Journal of Theology. He also served on the Executive Committee (Asia Representative) at the Global Network of Public Theology (2017-2020). Zhibin Xie’ s research areas include Christian philosophy & ethics\, public theology\, and Christianity in China. He has published monographs Religious Diversity and Public Religion in China (in English\, Ashgate\, 2006 & Routledge\, 2021)\, Moral Triumph: The Public Face of Christianity in China (in English\, Fortress Press\, 2023)\, Public Theology and Globalization: A Study in Christian Ethics of Max L. Stackhouse (in Chinese\, Religious Culture Press\, 2008 & 2022)\, A Pluralistic and Just Society: An Interpretation of Sino-Christian Ethics (in Chinese\, Logos & Pneuma Press\, 2023). He is editor of Protestantism and Modernity: Kuyper\, Weber\, and Troeltsch (in Chinese\, Logos & Pneuma Press\, 2022). He also published articles in English in journals including Journal of Church and State\, Theology Today\, International Journal of Public Theology\, Political Theology\, and Studies in Interreligious Dialogue and contributed chapter to the volume of The Routledge Companion to Christian Ethics. \n \n \n \n ORGANIZERSASIAR Research Cluster\, HKIHSS\, HKU; CO-ORGANIZERSFaith and Global Engagement\, HKIHSS\, HKU; Institute of Sino-Christian Studies\, HK. URL:https://ihss.hku.hk/events/the-state-of-religions-in-hong-kong-2022/ CATEGORIES:ASIAR END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20220913T130000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20220913T130000 DTSTAMP:20261027T131538 CREATED:20240613T233613Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T103306Z UID:83997-1663074000-1663074000@ihss.hku.hk SUMMARY:Iran and BRI: A Cultural Perspective of Strategic Cooperation DESCRIPTION:Language: English\n \n \n \n \n Lecture Hall\, G/F\, May Hall\n \n \n \n \n November 21\, 2024 (Thu) 18:00-20:00 HKT\n \n \n \n\n \n \n asiar@hku.hk\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Register for In-person participation\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Register for online participation\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABSTRACT \n \n \n \n It has been reported that Chinese societies (including mainland China\, Hong Kong\, Taiwan\, and Singapore) have high levels of religious diversity. It is imperative to locate Christianity in this diverse religious context in order to reexamine the role of Christianity in Chinese societies. With reference to the ideas of common grace in Christian theologians Abraham Kuyper (Netherlands\, 1837—1920) and of religious humility/relativity in Reinhold Niebuhr (USA\, 1892—1971)\, this paper offers a theological and ethical analysis of Christians’ encounter with other believers in social and cultural life in Chinese societies. Many Chinese Christians are wrestled with the issues of “toward the public” and “toward non-Christians.” Bearding this in mind\, this paper proposes that Christians be realistic without imposition of “confessional bonds” for state and society\, on the one hand\, and Christians appreciate and be open to other believers’ virtues and efforts and thus work together towards progress and flourishing in various spheres of life\, on the other. \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE SPEAKER \n \n \n \n Zhibin Xie received his Ph. D. from The University of Hong Kong. He is adjunct professor at the Institute of Sino-Christian Studies\, Hong Kong. He is a member of the Center of Theological Inquiry\, Princeton. He serves on the advisory board for International Journal of Public Theology and on the editorial board for Logos & Pneuma: Chinese Journal of Theology. He also served on the Executive Committee (Asia Representative) at the Global Network of Public Theology (2017-2020). Zhibin Xie’ s research areas include Christian philosophy & ethics\, public theology\, and Christianity in China. He has published monographs Religious Diversity and Public Religion in China (in English\, Ashgate\, 2006 & Routledge\, 2021)\, Moral Triumph: The Public Face of Christianity in China (in English\, Fortress Press\, 2023)\, Public Theology and Globalization: A Study in Christian Ethics of Max L. Stackhouse (in Chinese\, Religious Culture Press\, 2008 & 2022)\, A Pluralistic and Just Society: An Interpretation of Sino-Christian Ethics (in Chinese\, Logos & Pneuma Press\, 2023). He is editor of Protestantism and Modernity: Kuyper\, Weber\, and Troeltsch (in Chinese\, Logos & Pneuma Press\, 2022). He also published articles in English in journals including Journal of Church and State\, Theology Today\, International Journal of Public Theology\, Political Theology\, and Studies in Interreligious Dialogue and contributed chapter to the volume of The Routledge Companion to Christian Ethics. \n \n \n \n ORGANIZERSASIAR Research Cluster\, HKIHSS\, HKU; CO-ORGANIZERSFaith and Global Engagement\, HKIHSS\, HKU; Institute of Sino-Christian Studies\, HK. URL:https://ihss.hku.hk/events/iran-and-bri-a-cultural-perspective-of-strategic-cooperation/ CATEGORIES:ASIAR ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ihss.hku.hk/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/2022092.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20220525T123000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20220525T140000 DTSTAMP:20261027T131538 CREATED:20240614T000130Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T103307Z UID:84018-1653481800-1653487200@ihss.hku.hk SUMMARY:Magic Power Reconfigured: Chinese Popular Religion in Cities DESCRIPTION:Language: English\n \n \n \n \n Lecture Hall\, G/F\, May Hall\n \n \n \n \n November 21\, 2024 (Thu) 18:00-20:00 HKT\n \n \n \n\n \n \n asiar@hku.hk\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Register for In-person participation\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Register for online participation\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABSTRACT \n \n \n \n It has been reported that Chinese societies (including mainland China\, Hong Kong\, Taiwan\, and Singapore) have high levels of religious diversity. It is imperative to locate Christianity in this diverse religious context in order to reexamine the role of Christianity in Chinese societies. With reference to the ideas of common grace in Christian theologians Abraham Kuyper (Netherlands\, 1837—1920) and of religious humility/relativity in Reinhold Niebuhr (USA\, 1892—1971)\, this paper offers a theological and ethical analysis of Christians’ encounter with other believers in social and cultural life in Chinese societies. Many Chinese Christians are wrestled with the issues of “toward the public” and “toward non-Christians.” Bearding this in mind\, this paper proposes that Christians be realistic without imposition of “confessional bonds” for state and society\, on the one hand\, and Christians appreciate and be open to other believers’ virtues and efforts and thus work together towards progress and flourishing in various spheres of life\, on the other. \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE SPEAKER \n \n \n \n Zhibin Xie received his Ph. D. from The University of Hong Kong. He is adjunct professor at the Institute of Sino-Christian Studies\, Hong Kong. He is a member of the Center of Theological Inquiry\, Princeton. He serves on the advisory board for International Journal of Public Theology and on the editorial board for Logos & Pneuma: Chinese Journal of Theology. He also served on the Executive Committee (Asia Representative) at the Global Network of Public Theology (2017-2020). Zhibin Xie’ s research areas include Christian philosophy & ethics\, public theology\, and Christianity in China. He has published monographs Religious Diversity and Public Religion in China (in English\, Ashgate\, 2006 & Routledge\, 2021)\, Moral Triumph: The Public Face of Christianity in China (in English\, Fortress Press\, 2023)\, Public Theology and Globalization: A Study in Christian Ethics of Max L. Stackhouse (in Chinese\, Religious Culture Press\, 2008 & 2022)\, A Pluralistic and Just Society: An Interpretation of Sino-Christian Ethics (in Chinese\, Logos & Pneuma Press\, 2023). He is editor of Protestantism and Modernity: Kuyper\, Weber\, and Troeltsch (in Chinese\, Logos & Pneuma Press\, 2022). He also published articles in English in journals including Journal of Church and State\, Theology Today\, International Journal of Public Theology\, Political Theology\, and Studies in Interreligious Dialogue and contributed chapter to the volume of The Routledge Companion to Christian Ethics. \n \n \n \n ORGANIZERSASIAR Research Cluster\, HKIHSS\, HKU; CO-ORGANIZERSFaith and Global Engagement\, HKIHSS\, HKU; Institute of Sino-Christian Studies\, HK. URL:https://ihss.hku.hk/events/magic-power-reconfigured-chinese-popular-religion-in-cities/ CATEGORIES:ASIAR ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ihss.hku.hk/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/brinfaith-lecture-by-professor-wei-ping-lin-20220525-1080.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20220510T130000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20220510T130000 DTSTAMP:20261027T131538 CREATED:20240614T001254Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T103307Z UID:84033-1652187600-1652187600@ihss.hku.hk SUMMARY:“The Dharma Assembly”: Exploring a dynamic infrastructure for contemporary Han Chinese participation in Tibetan Buddhist monastic contexts DESCRIPTION:Language: English\n \n \n \n \n Lecture Hall\, G/F\, May Hall\n \n \n \n \n November 21\, 2024 (Thu) 18:00-20:00 HKT\n \n \n \n\n \n \n asiar@hku.hk\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Register for In-person participation\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Register for online participation\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABSTRACT \n \n \n \n It has been reported that Chinese societies (including mainland China\, Hong Kong\, Taiwan\, and Singapore) have high levels of religious diversity. It is imperative to locate Christianity in this diverse religious context in order to reexamine the role of Christianity in Chinese societies. With reference to the ideas of common grace in Christian theologians Abraham Kuyper (Netherlands\, 1837—1920) and of religious humility/relativity in Reinhold Niebuhr (USA\, 1892—1971)\, this paper offers a theological and ethical analysis of Christians’ encounter with other believers in social and cultural life in Chinese societies. Many Chinese Christians are wrestled with the issues of “toward the public” and “toward non-Christians.” Bearding this in mind\, this paper proposes that Christians be realistic without imposition of “confessional bonds” for state and society\, on the one hand\, and Christians appreciate and be open to other believers’ virtues and efforts and thus work together towards progress and flourishing in various spheres of life\, on the other. \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE SPEAKER \n \n \n \n Zhibin Xie received his Ph. D. from The University of Hong Kong. He is adjunct professor at the Institute of Sino-Christian Studies\, Hong Kong. He is a member of the Center of Theological Inquiry\, Princeton. He serves on the advisory board for International Journal of Public Theology and on the editorial board for Logos & Pneuma: Chinese Journal of Theology. He also served on the Executive Committee (Asia Representative) at the Global Network of Public Theology (2017-2020). Zhibin Xie’ s research areas include Christian philosophy & ethics\, public theology\, and Christianity in China. He has published monographs Religious Diversity and Public Religion in China (in English\, Ashgate\, 2006 & Routledge\, 2021)\, Moral Triumph: The Public Face of Christianity in China (in English\, Fortress Press\, 2023)\, Public Theology and Globalization: A Study in Christian Ethics of Max L. Stackhouse (in Chinese\, Religious Culture Press\, 2008 & 2022)\, A Pluralistic and Just Society: An Interpretation of Sino-Christian Ethics (in Chinese\, Logos & Pneuma Press\, 2023). He is editor of Protestantism and Modernity: Kuyper\, Weber\, and Troeltsch (in Chinese\, Logos & Pneuma Press\, 2022). He also published articles in English in journals including Journal of Church and State\, Theology Today\, International Journal of Public Theology\, Political Theology\, and Studies in Interreligious Dialogue and contributed chapter to the volume of The Routledge Companion to Christian Ethics. \n \n \n \n ORGANIZERSASIAR Research Cluster\, HKIHSS\, HKU; CO-ORGANIZERSFaith and Global Engagement\, HKIHSS\, HKU; Institute of Sino-Christian Studies\, HK. URL:https://ihss.hku.hk/events/the-dharma-assembly-exploring-a-dynamic-infrastructure-for-contemporary-han-chinese-participation-in-tibetan-buddhist-monastic-contexts/ CATEGORIES:ASIAR ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ihss.hku.hk/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/brinfaith-lecture-by-dr-catherine-hardie-20220510-1080.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20220411T130000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20220411T130000 DTSTAMP:20261027T131538 CREATED:20240614T003950Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T103309Z UID:84079-1649682000-1649682000@ihss.hku.hk SUMMARY:“Without Ritual\, There Would Be No Ethnic Culture”: Religion and Changing Chinese Diasporic Identity in Vietnam DESCRIPTION:Language: English\n \n \n \n \n Lecture Hall\, G/F\, May Hall\n \n \n \n \n November 21\, 2024 (Thu) 18:00-20:00 HKT\n \n \n \n\n \n \n asiar@hku.hk\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Register for In-person participation\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Register for online participation\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABSTRACT \n \n \n \n It has been reported that Chinese societies (including mainland China\, Hong Kong\, Taiwan\, and Singapore) have high levels of religious diversity. It is imperative to locate Christianity in this diverse religious context in order to reexamine the role of Christianity in Chinese societies. With reference to the ideas of common grace in Christian theologians Abraham Kuyper (Netherlands\, 1837—1920) and of religious humility/relativity in Reinhold Niebuhr (USA\, 1892—1971)\, this paper offers a theological and ethical analysis of Christians’ encounter with other believers in social and cultural life in Chinese societies. Many Chinese Christians are wrestled with the issues of “toward the public” and “toward non-Christians.” Bearding this in mind\, this paper proposes that Christians be realistic without imposition of “confessional bonds” for state and society\, on the one hand\, and Christians appreciate and be open to other believers’ virtues and efforts and thus work together towards progress and flourishing in various spheres of life\, on the other. \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE SPEAKER \n \n \n \n Zhibin Xie received his Ph. D. from The University of Hong Kong. He is adjunct professor at the Institute of Sino-Christian Studies\, Hong Kong. He is a member of the Center of Theological Inquiry\, Princeton. He serves on the advisory board for International Journal of Public Theology and on the editorial board for Logos & Pneuma: Chinese Journal of Theology. He also served on the Executive Committee (Asia Representative) at the Global Network of Public Theology (2017-2020). Zhibin Xie’ s research areas include Christian philosophy & ethics\, public theology\, and Christianity in China. He has published monographs Religious Diversity and Public Religion in China (in English\, Ashgate\, 2006 & Routledge\, 2021)\, Moral Triumph: The Public Face of Christianity in China (in English\, Fortress Press\, 2023)\, Public Theology and Globalization: A Study in Christian Ethics of Max L. Stackhouse (in Chinese\, Religious Culture Press\, 2008 & 2022)\, A Pluralistic and Just Society: An Interpretation of Sino-Christian Ethics (in Chinese\, Logos & Pneuma Press\, 2023). He is editor of Protestantism and Modernity: Kuyper\, Weber\, and Troeltsch (in Chinese\, Logos & Pneuma Press\, 2022). He also published articles in English in journals including Journal of Church and State\, Theology Today\, International Journal of Public Theology\, Political Theology\, and Studies in Interreligious Dialogue and contributed chapter to the volume of The Routledge Companion to Christian Ethics. \n \n \n \n ORGANIZERSASIAR Research Cluster\, HKIHSS\, HKU; CO-ORGANIZERSFaith and Global Engagement\, HKIHSS\, HKU; Institute of Sino-Christian Studies\, HK. URL:https://ihss.hku.hk/events/without-ritual-there-would-be-no-ethnic-culture-religion-and-changing-chinese-diasporic-identity-in-vietnam/ CATEGORIES:ASIAR ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ihss.hku.hk/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/brinfaith-lecture-by-dr-nguyen-ngoc-tho-20220411-1080.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20220225T100000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20220225T100000 DTSTAMP:20261027T131538 CREATED:20240614T015826Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T103319Z UID:84134-1645783200-1645783200@ihss.hku.hk SUMMARY:Old Roads\, Religious Mobility\, and Paradigms of Long-Distance Transmission — Epigraphic and Petroglyphic Complexes in a Transit Zone between Eurasian Frontiers DESCRIPTION:Language: English\n \n \n \n \n Lecture Hall\, G/F\, May Hall\n \n \n \n \n November 21\, 2024 (Thu) 18:00-20:00 HKT\n \n \n \n\n \n \n asiar@hku.hk\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Register for In-person participation\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Register for online participation\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABSTRACT \n \n \n \n It has been reported that Chinese societies (including mainland China\, Hong Kong\, Taiwan\, and Singapore) have high levels of religious diversity. It is imperative to locate Christianity in this diverse religious context in order to reexamine the role of Christianity in Chinese societies. With reference to the ideas of common grace in Christian theologians Abraham Kuyper (Netherlands\, 1837—1920) and of religious humility/relativity in Reinhold Niebuhr (USA\, 1892—1971)\, this paper offers a theological and ethical analysis of Christians’ encounter with other believers in social and cultural life in Chinese societies. Many Chinese Christians are wrestled with the issues of “toward the public” and “toward non-Christians.” Bearding this in mind\, this paper proposes that Christians be realistic without imposition of “confessional bonds” for state and society\, on the one hand\, and Christians appreciate and be open to other believers’ virtues and efforts and thus work together towards progress and flourishing in various spheres of life\, on the other. \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE SPEAKER \n \n \n \n Zhibin Xie received his Ph. D. from The University of Hong Kong. He is adjunct professor at the Institute of Sino-Christian Studies\, Hong Kong. He is a member of the Center of Theological Inquiry\, Princeton. He serves on the advisory board for International Journal of Public Theology and on the editorial board for Logos & Pneuma: Chinese Journal of Theology. He also served on the Executive Committee (Asia Representative) at the Global Network of Public Theology (2017-2020). Zhibin Xie’ s research areas include Christian philosophy & ethics\, public theology\, and Christianity in China. He has published monographs Religious Diversity and Public Religion in China (in English\, Ashgate\, 2006 & Routledge\, 2021)\, Moral Triumph: The Public Face of Christianity in China (in English\, Fortress Press\, 2023)\, Public Theology and Globalization: A Study in Christian Ethics of Max L. Stackhouse (in Chinese\, Religious Culture Press\, 2008 & 2022)\, A Pluralistic and Just Society: An Interpretation of Sino-Christian Ethics (in Chinese\, Logos & Pneuma Press\, 2023). He is editor of Protestantism and Modernity: Kuyper\, Weber\, and Troeltsch (in Chinese\, Logos & Pneuma Press\, 2022). He also published articles in English in journals including Journal of Church and State\, Theology Today\, International Journal of Public Theology\, Political Theology\, and Studies in Interreligious Dialogue and contributed chapter to the volume of The Routledge Companion to Christian Ethics. \n \n \n \n ORGANIZERSASIAR Research Cluster\, HKIHSS\, HKU; CO-ORGANIZERSFaith and Global Engagement\, HKIHSS\, HKU; Institute of Sino-Christian Studies\, HK. URL:https://ihss.hku.hk/events/old-roads-religious-mobility-and-paradigms-of-long-distance-transmission-epigraphic-and-petroglyphic-complexes-in-a-transit-zone-between-eurasian-frontiers/ CATEGORIES:ASIAR ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ihss.hku.hk/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/brinfaith-lecture-by-dr-jason-neelis-20220225-1080.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20220126T130000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20220126T130000 DTSTAMP:20261027T131538 CREATED:20240614T021648Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T103320Z UID:84159-1643202000-1643202000@ihss.hku.hk SUMMARY:Hidden Treasures of the Silk Road — An Ontological Shift in Thinking of Things DESCRIPTION:Language: English\n \n \n \n \n Lecture Hall\, G/F\, May Hall\n \n \n \n \n November 21\, 2024 (Thu) 18:00-20:00 HKT\n \n \n \n\n \n \n asiar@hku.hk\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Register for In-person participation\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Register for online participation\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABSTRACT \n \n \n \n It has been reported that Chinese societies (including mainland China\, Hong Kong\, Taiwan\, and Singapore) have high levels of religious diversity. It is imperative to locate Christianity in this diverse religious context in order to reexamine the role of Christianity in Chinese societies. With reference to the ideas of common grace in Christian theologians Abraham Kuyper (Netherlands\, 1837—1920) and of religious humility/relativity in Reinhold Niebuhr (USA\, 1892—1971)\, this paper offers a theological and ethical analysis of Christians’ encounter with other believers in social and cultural life in Chinese societies. Many Chinese Christians are wrestled with the issues of “toward the public” and “toward non-Christians.” Bearding this in mind\, this paper proposes that Christians be realistic without imposition of “confessional bonds” for state and society\, on the one hand\, and Christians appreciate and be open to other believers’ virtues and efforts and thus work together towards progress and flourishing in various spheres of life\, on the other. \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE SPEAKER \n \n \n \n Zhibin Xie received his Ph. D. from The University of Hong Kong. He is adjunct professor at the Institute of Sino-Christian Studies\, Hong Kong. He is a member of the Center of Theological Inquiry\, Princeton. He serves on the advisory board for International Journal of Public Theology and on the editorial board for Logos & Pneuma: Chinese Journal of Theology. He also served on the Executive Committee (Asia Representative) at the Global Network of Public Theology (2017-2020). Zhibin Xie’ s research areas include Christian philosophy & ethics\, public theology\, and Christianity in China. He has published monographs Religious Diversity and Public Religion in China (in English\, Ashgate\, 2006 & Routledge\, 2021)\, Moral Triumph: The Public Face of Christianity in China (in English\, Fortress Press\, 2023)\, Public Theology and Globalization: A Study in Christian Ethics of Max L. Stackhouse (in Chinese\, Religious Culture Press\, 2008 & 2022)\, A Pluralistic and Just Society: An Interpretation of Sino-Christian Ethics (in Chinese\, Logos & Pneuma Press\, 2023). He is editor of Protestantism and Modernity: Kuyper\, Weber\, and Troeltsch (in Chinese\, Logos & Pneuma Press\, 2022). He also published articles in English in journals including Journal of Church and State\, Theology Today\, International Journal of Public Theology\, Political Theology\, and Studies in Interreligious Dialogue and contributed chapter to the volume of The Routledge Companion to Christian Ethics. \n \n \n \n ORGANIZERSASIAR Research Cluster\, HKIHSS\, HKU; CO-ORGANIZERSFaith and Global Engagement\, HKIHSS\, HKU; Institute of Sino-Christian Studies\, HK. URL:https://ihss.hku.hk/events/hidden-treasures-of-the-silk-road-an-ontological-shift-in-thinking-of-things/ CATEGORIES:ASIAR ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ihss.hku.hk/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/brinfaith-lecture-by-dr-andrea-jian-chen-2021080.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20211215T130000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20211215T130000 DTSTAMP:20261027T131538 CREATED:20240616T174756Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T103320Z UID:84166-1639573200-1639573200@ihss.hku.hk SUMMARY:New Visions for the New Globality: China’s BRI vs. Russia’s Greater Eurasian Space DESCRIPTION:Language: English\n \n \n \n \n Lecture Hall\, G/F\, May Hall\n \n \n \n \n November 21\, 2024 (Thu) 18:00-20:00 HKT\n \n \n \n\n \n \n asiar@hku.hk\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Register for In-person participation\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Register for online participation\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABSTRACT \n \n \n \n It has been reported that Chinese societies (including mainland China\, Hong Kong\, Taiwan\, and Singapore) have high levels of religious diversity. It is imperative to locate Christianity in this diverse religious context in order to reexamine the role of Christianity in Chinese societies. With reference to the ideas of common grace in Christian theologians Abraham Kuyper (Netherlands\, 1837—1920) and of religious humility/relativity in Reinhold Niebuhr (USA\, 1892—1971)\, this paper offers a theological and ethical analysis of Christians’ encounter with other believers in social and cultural life in Chinese societies. Many Chinese Christians are wrestled with the issues of “toward the public” and “toward non-Christians.” Bearding this in mind\, this paper proposes that Christians be realistic without imposition of “confessional bonds” for state and society\, on the one hand\, and Christians appreciate and be open to other believers’ virtues and efforts and thus work together towards progress and flourishing in various spheres of life\, on the other. \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE SPEAKER \n \n \n \n Zhibin Xie received his Ph. D. from The University of Hong Kong. He is adjunct professor at the Institute of Sino-Christian Studies\, Hong Kong. He is a member of the Center of Theological Inquiry\, Princeton. He serves on the advisory board for International Journal of Public Theology and on the editorial board for Logos & Pneuma: Chinese Journal of Theology. He also served on the Executive Committee (Asia Representative) at the Global Network of Public Theology (2017-2020). Zhibin Xie’ s research areas include Christian philosophy & ethics\, public theology\, and Christianity in China. He has published monographs Religious Diversity and Public Religion in China (in English\, Ashgate\, 2006 & Routledge\, 2021)\, Moral Triumph: The Public Face of Christianity in China (in English\, Fortress Press\, 2023)\, Public Theology and Globalization: A Study in Christian Ethics of Max L. Stackhouse (in Chinese\, Religious Culture Press\, 2008 & 2022)\, A Pluralistic and Just Society: An Interpretation of Sino-Christian Ethics (in Chinese\, Logos & Pneuma Press\, 2023). He is editor of Protestantism and Modernity: Kuyper\, Weber\, and Troeltsch (in Chinese\, Logos & Pneuma Press\, 2022). He also published articles in English in journals including Journal of Church and State\, Theology Today\, International Journal of Public Theology\, Political Theology\, and Studies in Interreligious Dialogue and contributed chapter to the volume of The Routledge Companion to Christian Ethics. \n \n \n \n ORGANIZERSASIAR Research Cluster\, HKIHSS\, HKU; CO-ORGANIZERSFaith and Global Engagement\, HKIHSS\, HKU; Institute of Sino-Christian Studies\, HK. URL:https://ihss.hku.hk/events/new-visions-for-the-new-globality-chinas-bri-vs-russias-greater-eurasian-space/ CATEGORIES:ASIAR ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ihss.hku.hk/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/brinfaith-lecture-by-professor-alexey-maslov-20211215-1080.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20211122T183000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20211122T183000 DTSTAMP:20261027T131538 CREATED:20240722T183454Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T103323Z UID:85424-1637605800-1637605800@ihss.hku.hk SUMMARY:Reflecting on Maritime Transportation as the Sinew of Commerce and Conflict DESCRIPTION:Language: English\n \n \n \n \n Lecture Hall\, G/F\, May Hall\n \n \n \n \n November 21\, 2024 (Thu) 18:00-20:00 HKT\n \n \n \n\n \n \n asiar@hku.hk\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Register for In-person participation\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Register for online participation\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABSTRACT \n \n \n \n It has been reported that Chinese societies (including mainland China\, Hong Kong\, Taiwan\, and Singapore) have high levels of religious diversity. It is imperative to locate Christianity in this diverse religious context in order to reexamine the role of Christianity in Chinese societies. With reference to the ideas of common grace in Christian theologians Abraham Kuyper (Netherlands\, 1837—1920) and of religious humility/relativity in Reinhold Niebuhr (USA\, 1892—1971)\, this paper offers a theological and ethical analysis of Christians’ encounter with other believers in social and cultural life in Chinese societies. Many Chinese Christians are wrestled with the issues of “toward the public” and “toward non-Christians.” Bearding this in mind\, this paper proposes that Christians be realistic without imposition of “confessional bonds” for state and society\, on the one hand\, and Christians appreciate and be open to other believers’ virtues and efforts and thus work together towards progress and flourishing in various spheres of life\, on the other. \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE SPEAKER \n \n \n \n Zhibin Xie received his Ph. D. from The University of Hong Kong. He is adjunct professor at the Institute of Sino-Christian Studies\, Hong Kong. He is a member of the Center of Theological Inquiry\, Princeton. He serves on the advisory board for International Journal of Public Theology and on the editorial board for Logos & Pneuma: Chinese Journal of Theology. He also served on the Executive Committee (Asia Representative) at the Global Network of Public Theology (2017-2020). Zhibin Xie’ s research areas include Christian philosophy & ethics\, public theology\, and Christianity in China. He has published monographs Religious Diversity and Public Religion in China (in English\, Ashgate\, 2006 & Routledge\, 2021)\, Moral Triumph: The Public Face of Christianity in China (in English\, Fortress Press\, 2023)\, Public Theology and Globalization: A Study in Christian Ethics of Max L. Stackhouse (in Chinese\, Religious Culture Press\, 2008 & 2022)\, A Pluralistic and Just Society: An Interpretation of Sino-Christian Ethics (in Chinese\, Logos & Pneuma Press\, 2023). He is editor of Protestantism and Modernity: Kuyper\, Weber\, and Troeltsch (in Chinese\, Logos & Pneuma Press\, 2022). He also published articles in English in journals including Journal of Church and State\, Theology Today\, International Journal of Public Theology\, Political Theology\, and Studies in Interreligious Dialogue and contributed chapter to the volume of The Routledge Companion to Christian Ethics. \n \n \n \n ORGANIZERSASIAR Research Cluster\, HKIHSS\, HKU; CO-ORGANIZERSFaith and Global Engagement\, HKIHSS\, HKU; Institute of Sino-Christian Studies\, HK. URL:https://ihss.hku.hk/events/reflecting-on-maritime-transportation-as-the-sinew-of-commerce-and-conflict/ CATEGORIES:ASIAR ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ihss.hku.hk/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/brinfaith-lecture-by-professor-laleh-khalili-20211122-1080.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20211004T130000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20211004T130000 DTSTAMP:20261027T131538 CREATED:20240722T221032Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T103327Z UID:85563-1633352400-1633352400@ihss.hku.hk SUMMARY:Infrastructure and Connectivity across the Karakoram-Pamir Watershed\, since 1918 DESCRIPTION:Language: English\n \n \n \n \n Lecture Hall\, G/F\, May Hall\n \n \n \n \n November 21\, 2024 (Thu) 18:00-20:00 HKT\n \n \n \n\n \n \n asiar@hku.hk\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Register for In-person participation\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Register for online participation\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABSTRACT \n \n \n \n It has been reported that Chinese societies (including mainland China\, Hong Kong\, Taiwan\, and Singapore) have high levels of religious diversity. It is imperative to locate Christianity in this diverse religious context in order to reexamine the role of Christianity in Chinese societies. With reference to the ideas of common grace in Christian theologians Abraham Kuyper (Netherlands\, 1837—1920) and of religious humility/relativity in Reinhold Niebuhr (USA\, 1892—1971)\, this paper offers a theological and ethical analysis of Christians’ encounter with other believers in social and cultural life in Chinese societies. Many Chinese Christians are wrestled with the issues of “toward the public” and “toward non-Christians.” Bearding this in mind\, this paper proposes that Christians be realistic without imposition of “confessional bonds” for state and society\, on the one hand\, and Christians appreciate and be open to other believers’ virtues and efforts and thus work together towards progress and flourishing in various spheres of life\, on the other. \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE SPEAKER \n \n \n \n Zhibin Xie received his Ph. D. from The University of Hong Kong. He is adjunct professor at the Institute of Sino-Christian Studies\, Hong Kong. He is a member of the Center of Theological Inquiry\, Princeton. He serves on the advisory board for International Journal of Public Theology and on the editorial board for Logos & Pneuma: Chinese Journal of Theology. He also served on the Executive Committee (Asia Representative) at the Global Network of Public Theology (2017-2020). Zhibin Xie’ s research areas include Christian philosophy & ethics\, public theology\, and Christianity in China. He has published monographs Religious Diversity and Public Religion in China (in English\, Ashgate\, 2006 & Routledge\, 2021)\, Moral Triumph: The Public Face of Christianity in China (in English\, Fortress Press\, 2023)\, Public Theology and Globalization: A Study in Christian Ethics of Max L. Stackhouse (in Chinese\, Religious Culture Press\, 2008 & 2022)\, A Pluralistic and Just Society: An Interpretation of Sino-Christian Ethics (in Chinese\, Logos & Pneuma Press\, 2023). He is editor of Protestantism and Modernity: Kuyper\, Weber\, and Troeltsch (in Chinese\, Logos & Pneuma Press\, 2022). He also published articles in English in journals including Journal of Church and State\, Theology Today\, International Journal of Public Theology\, Political Theology\, and Studies in Interreligious Dialogue and contributed chapter to the volume of The Routledge Companion to Christian Ethics. \n \n \n \n ORGANIZERSASIAR Research Cluster\, HKIHSS\, HKU; CO-ORGANIZERSFaith and Global Engagement\, HKIHSS\, HKU; Institute of Sino-Christian Studies\, HK. URL:https://ihss.hku.hk/events/infrastructure-and-connectivity-across-the-karakoram-pamir-watershed-since-1918/ CATEGORIES:ASIAR ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ihss.hku.hk/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/brinfaith-lecture-by-dr-hasan-h-karrar-20211004_1920x1080.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20210923T130000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20210923T130000 DTSTAMP:20261027T131538 CREATED:20240722T222726Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T103327Z UID:85588-1632402000-1632402000@ihss.hku.hk SUMMARY:History Written in Advance: The Temporal Politics of Learning Mandarin for Jehovah’s Witnesses in Zambia DESCRIPTION:Language: English\n \n \n \n \n Lecture Hall\, G/F\, May Hall\n \n \n \n \n November 21\, 2024 (Thu) 18:00-20:00 HKT\n \n \n \n\n \n \n asiar@hku.hk\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Register for In-person participation\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Register for online participation\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABSTRACT \n \n \n \n It has been reported that Chinese societies (including mainland China\, Hong Kong\, Taiwan\, and Singapore) have high levels of religious diversity. It is imperative to locate Christianity in this diverse religious context in order to reexamine the role of Christianity in Chinese societies. With reference to the ideas of common grace in Christian theologians Abraham Kuyper (Netherlands\, 1837—1920) and of religious humility/relativity in Reinhold Niebuhr (USA\, 1892—1971)\, this paper offers a theological and ethical analysis of Christians’ encounter with other believers in social and cultural life in Chinese societies. Many Chinese Christians are wrestled with the issues of “toward the public” and “toward non-Christians.” Bearding this in mind\, this paper proposes that Christians be realistic without imposition of “confessional bonds” for state and society\, on the one hand\, and Christians appreciate and be open to other believers’ virtues and efforts and thus work together towards progress and flourishing in various spheres of life\, on the other. \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE SPEAKER \n \n \n \n Zhibin Xie received his Ph. D. from The University of Hong Kong. He is adjunct professor at the Institute of Sino-Christian Studies\, Hong Kong. He is a member of the Center of Theological Inquiry\, Princeton. He serves on the advisory board for International Journal of Public Theology and on the editorial board for Logos & Pneuma: Chinese Journal of Theology. He also served on the Executive Committee (Asia Representative) at the Global Network of Public Theology (2017-2020). Zhibin Xie’ s research areas include Christian philosophy & ethics\, public theology\, and Christianity in China. He has published monographs Religious Diversity and Public Religion in China (in English\, Ashgate\, 2006 & Routledge\, 2021)\, Moral Triumph: The Public Face of Christianity in China (in English\, Fortress Press\, 2023)\, Public Theology and Globalization: A Study in Christian Ethics of Max L. Stackhouse (in Chinese\, Religious Culture Press\, 2008 & 2022)\, A Pluralistic and Just Society: An Interpretation of Sino-Christian Ethics (in Chinese\, Logos & Pneuma Press\, 2023). He is editor of Protestantism and Modernity: Kuyper\, Weber\, and Troeltsch (in Chinese\, Logos & Pneuma Press\, 2022). He also published articles in English in journals including Journal of Church and State\, Theology Today\, International Journal of Public Theology\, Political Theology\, and Studies in Interreligious Dialogue and contributed chapter to the volume of The Routledge Companion to Christian Ethics. \n \n \n \n ORGANIZERSASIAR Research Cluster\, HKIHSS\, HKU; CO-ORGANIZERSFaith and Global Engagement\, HKIHSS\, HKU; Institute of Sino-Christian Studies\, HK. URL:https://ihss.hku.hk/events/history-written-in-advance-the-temporal-politics-of-learning-mandarin-for-jehovahs-witnesses-in-zambia/ CATEGORIES:ASIAR ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ihss.hku.hk/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/brinfaith-lecture-by-mr-justin-haruyama-20210923_1920x1080.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20210630T093000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20210630T093000 DTSTAMP:20261027T131538 CREATED:20240722T232532Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T103329Z UID:85633-1625045400-1625045400@ihss.hku.hk SUMMARY:Making the Muslim World in the Age of Britain’s Steam and Print Initiative DESCRIPTION:Language: English\n \n \n \n \n Lecture Hall\, G/F\, May Hall\n \n \n \n \n November 21\, 2024 (Thu) 18:00-20:00 HKT\n \n \n \n\n \n \n asiar@hku.hk\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Register for In-person participation\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Register for online participation\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABSTRACT \n \n \n \n It has been reported that Chinese societies (including mainland China\, Hong Kong\, Taiwan\, and Singapore) have high levels of religious diversity. It is imperative to locate Christianity in this diverse religious context in order to reexamine the role of Christianity in Chinese societies. With reference to the ideas of common grace in Christian theologians Abraham Kuyper (Netherlands\, 1837—1920) and of religious humility/relativity in Reinhold Niebuhr (USA\, 1892—1971)\, this paper offers a theological and ethical analysis of Christians’ encounter with other believers in social and cultural life in Chinese societies. Many Chinese Christians are wrestled with the issues of “toward the public” and “toward non-Christians.” Bearding this in mind\, this paper proposes that Christians be realistic without imposition of “confessional bonds” for state and society\, on the one hand\, and Christians appreciate and be open to other believers’ virtues and efforts and thus work together towards progress and flourishing in various spheres of life\, on the other. \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE SPEAKER \n \n \n \n Zhibin Xie received his Ph. D. from The University of Hong Kong. He is adjunct professor at the Institute of Sino-Christian Studies\, Hong Kong. He is a member of the Center of Theological Inquiry\, Princeton. He serves on the advisory board for International Journal of Public Theology and on the editorial board for Logos & Pneuma: Chinese Journal of Theology. He also served on the Executive Committee (Asia Representative) at the Global Network of Public Theology (2017-2020). Zhibin Xie’ s research areas include Christian philosophy & ethics\, public theology\, and Christianity in China. He has published monographs Religious Diversity and Public Religion in China (in English\, Ashgate\, 2006 & Routledge\, 2021)\, Moral Triumph: The Public Face of Christianity in China (in English\, Fortress Press\, 2023)\, Public Theology and Globalization: A Study in Christian Ethics of Max L. Stackhouse (in Chinese\, Religious Culture Press\, 2008 & 2022)\, A Pluralistic and Just Society: An Interpretation of Sino-Christian Ethics (in Chinese\, Logos & Pneuma Press\, 2023). He is editor of Protestantism and Modernity: Kuyper\, Weber\, and Troeltsch (in Chinese\, Logos & Pneuma Press\, 2022). He also published articles in English in journals including Journal of Church and State\, Theology Today\, International Journal of Public Theology\, Political Theology\, and Studies in Interreligious Dialogue and contributed chapter to the volume of The Routledge Companion to Christian Ethics. \n \n \n \n ORGANIZERSASIAR Research Cluster\, HKIHSS\, HKU; CO-ORGANIZERSFaith and Global Engagement\, HKIHSS\, HKU; Institute of Sino-Christian Studies\, HK. URL:https://ihss.hku.hk/events/making-the-muslim-world-in-the-age-of-britains-steam-and-print-initiative/ LOCATION:Via Zoom CATEGORIES:ASIAR ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ihss.hku.hk/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/brinfaith-lecture-by-professor-cemil-aydin-20210630-1080.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20210517T123000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20210517T140000 DTSTAMP:20261027T131538 CREATED:20240723T005936Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T103332Z UID:85691-1621254600-1621260000@ihss.hku.hk SUMMARY:Circulations and Convergences: Mecca in the Conceptions and Mobilities of Chinese Muslim Diasporas in Saudi Arabia DESCRIPTION:Language: English\n \n \n \n \n Lecture Hall\, G/F\, May Hall\n \n \n \n \n November 21\, 2024 (Thu) 18:00-20:00 HKT\n \n \n \n\n \n \n asiar@hku.hk\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Register for In-person participation\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Register for online participation\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABSTRACT \n \n \n \n It has been reported that Chinese societies (including mainland China\, Hong Kong\, Taiwan\, and Singapore) have high levels of religious diversity. It is imperative to locate Christianity in this diverse religious context in order to reexamine the role of Christianity in Chinese societies. With reference to the ideas of common grace in Christian theologians Abraham Kuyper (Netherlands\, 1837—1920) and of religious humility/relativity in Reinhold Niebuhr (USA\, 1892—1971)\, this paper offers a theological and ethical analysis of Christians’ encounter with other believers in social and cultural life in Chinese societies. Many Chinese Christians are wrestled with the issues of “toward the public” and “toward non-Christians.” Bearding this in mind\, this paper proposes that Christians be realistic without imposition of “confessional bonds” for state and society\, on the one hand\, and Christians appreciate and be open to other believers’ virtues and efforts and thus work together towards progress and flourishing in various spheres of life\, on the other. \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE SPEAKER \n \n \n \n Zhibin Xie received his Ph. D. from The University of Hong Kong. He is adjunct professor at the Institute of Sino-Christian Studies\, Hong Kong. He is a member of the Center of Theological Inquiry\, Princeton. He serves on the advisory board for International Journal of Public Theology and on the editorial board for Logos & Pneuma: Chinese Journal of Theology. He also served on the Executive Committee (Asia Representative) at the Global Network of Public Theology (2017-2020). Zhibin Xie’ s research areas include Christian philosophy & ethics\, public theology\, and Christianity in China. He has published monographs Religious Diversity and Public Religion in China (in English\, Ashgate\, 2006 & Routledge\, 2021)\, Moral Triumph: The Public Face of Christianity in China (in English\, Fortress Press\, 2023)\, Public Theology and Globalization: A Study in Christian Ethics of Max L. Stackhouse (in Chinese\, Religious Culture Press\, 2008 & 2022)\, A Pluralistic and Just Society: An Interpretation of Sino-Christian Ethics (in Chinese\, Logos & Pneuma Press\, 2023). He is editor of Protestantism and Modernity: Kuyper\, Weber\, and Troeltsch (in Chinese\, Logos & Pneuma Press\, 2022). He also published articles in English in journals including Journal of Church and State\, Theology Today\, International Journal of Public Theology\, Political Theology\, and Studies in Interreligious Dialogue and contributed chapter to the volume of The Routledge Companion to Christian Ethics. \n \n \n \n ORGANIZERSASIAR Research Cluster\, HKIHSS\, HKU; CO-ORGANIZERSFaith and Global Engagement\, HKIHSS\, HKU; Institute of Sino-Christian Studies\, HK. URL:https://ihss.hku.hk/events/circulations-and-convergences-mecca-in-the-conceptions-and-mobilities-of-chinese-muslim-diasporas-in-saudi-arabia/ LOCATION:Via Zoom CATEGORIES:ASIAR ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ihss.hku.hk/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/brinfaith-lecture-by-professor-jeremy-jammes-20210428-p64gqquznic94owe9nnbt73q4tfs0rej7er1n5kvag.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20210318T180000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20210318T180000 DTSTAMP:20261027T131538 CREATED:20240723T174748Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T103335Z UID:85764-1616090400-1616090400@ihss.hku.hk SUMMARY:The Politics of Muslim Infrastructure in Tanzania DESCRIPTION:Language: English\n \n \n \n \n Lecture Hall\, G/F\, May Hall\n \n \n \n \n November 21\, 2024 (Thu) 18:00-20:00 HKT\n \n \n \n\n \n \n asiar@hku.hk\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Register for In-person participation\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Register for online participation\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABSTRACT \n \n \n \n It has been reported that Chinese societies (including mainland China\, Hong Kong\, Taiwan\, and Singapore) have high levels of religious diversity. It is imperative to locate Christianity in this diverse religious context in order to reexamine the role of Christianity in Chinese societies. With reference to the ideas of common grace in Christian theologians Abraham Kuyper (Netherlands\, 1837—1920) and of religious humility/relativity in Reinhold Niebuhr (USA\, 1892—1971)\, this paper offers a theological and ethical analysis of Christians’ encounter with other believers in social and cultural life in Chinese societies. Many Chinese Christians are wrestled with the issues of “toward the public” and “toward non-Christians.” Bearding this in mind\, this paper proposes that Christians be realistic without imposition of “confessional bonds” for state and society\, on the one hand\, and Christians appreciate and be open to other believers’ virtues and efforts and thus work together towards progress and flourishing in various spheres of life\, on the other. \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE SPEAKER \n \n \n \n Zhibin Xie received his Ph. D. from The University of Hong Kong. He is adjunct professor at the Institute of Sino-Christian Studies\, Hong Kong. He is a member of the Center of Theological Inquiry\, Princeton. He serves on the advisory board for International Journal of Public Theology and on the editorial board for Logos & Pneuma: Chinese Journal of Theology. He also served on the Executive Committee (Asia Representative) at the Global Network of Public Theology (2017-2020). Zhibin Xie’ s research areas include Christian philosophy & ethics\, public theology\, and Christianity in China. He has published monographs Religious Diversity and Public Religion in China (in English\, Ashgate\, 2006 & Routledge\, 2021)\, Moral Triumph: The Public Face of Christianity in China (in English\, Fortress Press\, 2023)\, Public Theology and Globalization: A Study in Christian Ethics of Max L. Stackhouse (in Chinese\, Religious Culture Press\, 2008 & 2022)\, A Pluralistic and Just Society: An Interpretation of Sino-Christian Ethics (in Chinese\, Logos & Pneuma Press\, 2023). He is editor of Protestantism and Modernity: Kuyper\, Weber\, and Troeltsch (in Chinese\, Logos & Pneuma Press\, 2022). He also published articles in English in journals including Journal of Church and State\, Theology Today\, International Journal of Public Theology\, Political Theology\, and Studies in Interreligious Dialogue and contributed chapter to the volume of The Routledge Companion to Christian Ethics. \n \n \n \n ORGANIZERSASIAR Research Cluster\, HKIHSS\, HKU; CO-ORGANIZERSFaith and Global Engagement\, HKIHSS\, HKU; Institute of Sino-Christian Studies\, HK. URL:https://ihss.hku.hk/events/the-politics-of-muslim-infrastructure-in-tanzania/ LOCATION:Via Zoom CATEGORIES:ASIAR ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ihss.hku.hk/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/brinfaith-lecture-by-dr-benjamin-kirby-20210318-1240x877-1-p402vl6w98yq9aotmw1ffnixk8uk10u9nrcna1c0ua.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20210301T100000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20210301T100000 DTSTAMP:20261027T131538 CREATED:20240723T181215Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T103337Z UID:85802-1614592800-1614592800@ihss.hku.hk SUMMARY:The Universal Enemy: Jihad\, Empire\, and the Challenge of Solidarity DESCRIPTION:Language: English\n \n \n \n \n Lecture Hall\, G/F\, May Hall\n \n \n \n \n November 21\, 2024 (Thu) 18:00-20:00 HKT\n \n \n \n\n \n \n asiar@hku.hk\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Register for In-person participation\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Register for online participation\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABSTRACT \n \n \n \n It has been reported that Chinese societies (including mainland China\, Hong Kong\, Taiwan\, and Singapore) have high levels of religious diversity. It is imperative to locate Christianity in this diverse religious context in order to reexamine the role of Christianity in Chinese societies. With reference to the ideas of common grace in Christian theologians Abraham Kuyper (Netherlands\, 1837—1920) and of religious humility/relativity in Reinhold Niebuhr (USA\, 1892—1971)\, this paper offers a theological and ethical analysis of Christians’ encounter with other believers in social and cultural life in Chinese societies. Many Chinese Christians are wrestled with the issues of “toward the public” and “toward non-Christians.” Bearding this in mind\, this paper proposes that Christians be realistic without imposition of “confessional bonds” for state and society\, on the one hand\, and Christians appreciate and be open to other believers’ virtues and efforts and thus work together towards progress and flourishing in various spheres of life\, on the other. \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE SPEAKER \n \n \n \n Zhibin Xie received his Ph. D. from The University of Hong Kong. He is adjunct professor at the Institute of Sino-Christian Studies\, Hong Kong. He is a member of the Center of Theological Inquiry\, Princeton. He serves on the advisory board for International Journal of Public Theology and on the editorial board for Logos & Pneuma: Chinese Journal of Theology. He also served on the Executive Committee (Asia Representative) at the Global Network of Public Theology (2017-2020). Zhibin Xie’ s research areas include Christian philosophy & ethics\, public theology\, and Christianity in China. He has published monographs Religious Diversity and Public Religion in China (in English\, Ashgate\, 2006 & Routledge\, 2021)\, Moral Triumph: The Public Face of Christianity in China (in English\, Fortress Press\, 2023)\, Public Theology and Globalization: A Study in Christian Ethics of Max L. Stackhouse (in Chinese\, Religious Culture Press\, 2008 & 2022)\, A Pluralistic and Just Society: An Interpretation of Sino-Christian Ethics (in Chinese\, Logos & Pneuma Press\, 2023). He is editor of Protestantism and Modernity: Kuyper\, Weber\, and Troeltsch (in Chinese\, Logos & Pneuma Press\, 2022). He also published articles in English in journals including Journal of Church and State\, Theology Today\, International Journal of Public Theology\, Political Theology\, and Studies in Interreligious Dialogue and contributed chapter to the volume of The Routledge Companion to Christian Ethics. \n \n \n \n ORGANIZERSASIAR Research Cluster\, HKIHSS\, HKU; CO-ORGANIZERSFaith and Global Engagement\, HKIHSS\, HKU; Institute of Sino-Christian Studies\, HK. URL:https://ihss.hku.hk/events/the-universal-enemy-jihad-empire-and-the-challenge-of-solidarity/ LOCATION:Via Zoom CATEGORIES:ASIAR ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ihss.hku.hk/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/brinfaith-lecture-by-dr-darryl-li-20210301-1460x1080-1-p332eco7iajar6mvfwtrfmhho4rijf934ycnvuruwg.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20210125T170000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20210125T170000 DTSTAMP:20261027T131538 CREATED:20240723T190015Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T103338Z UID:85845-1611594000-1611594000@ihss.hku.hk SUMMARY:Religion as Infrastructure: Congolese Migration\, Diaspora\, and Religious Networks DESCRIPTION:Language: English\n \n \n \n \n Lecture Hall\, G/F\, May Hall\n \n \n \n \n November 21\, 2024 (Thu) 18:00-20:00 HKT\n \n \n \n\n \n \n asiar@hku.hk\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Register for In-person participation\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Register for online participation\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABSTRACT \n \n \n \n It has been reported that Chinese societies (including mainland China\, Hong Kong\, Taiwan\, and Singapore) have high levels of religious diversity. It is imperative to locate Christianity in this diverse religious context in order to reexamine the role of Christianity in Chinese societies. With reference to the ideas of common grace in Christian theologians Abraham Kuyper (Netherlands\, 1837—1920) and of religious humility/relativity in Reinhold Niebuhr (USA\, 1892—1971)\, this paper offers a theological and ethical analysis of Christians’ encounter with other believers in social and cultural life in Chinese societies. Many Chinese Christians are wrestled with the issues of “toward the public” and “toward non-Christians.” Bearding this in mind\, this paper proposes that Christians be realistic without imposition of “confessional bonds” for state and society\, on the one hand\, and Christians appreciate and be open to other believers’ virtues and efforts and thus work together towards progress and flourishing in various spheres of life\, on the other. \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE SPEAKER \n \n \n \n Zhibin Xie received his Ph. D. from The University of Hong Kong. He is adjunct professor at the Institute of Sino-Christian Studies\, Hong Kong. He is a member of the Center of Theological Inquiry\, Princeton. He serves on the advisory board for International Journal of Public Theology and on the editorial board for Logos & Pneuma: Chinese Journal of Theology. He also served on the Executive Committee (Asia Representative) at the Global Network of Public Theology (2017-2020). Zhibin Xie’ s research areas include Christian philosophy & ethics\, public theology\, and Christianity in China. He has published monographs Religious Diversity and Public Religion in China (in English\, Ashgate\, 2006 & Routledge\, 2021)\, Moral Triumph: The Public Face of Christianity in China (in English\, Fortress Press\, 2023)\, Public Theology and Globalization: A Study in Christian Ethics of Max L. Stackhouse (in Chinese\, Religious Culture Press\, 2008 & 2022)\, A Pluralistic and Just Society: An Interpretation of Sino-Christian Ethics (in Chinese\, Logos & Pneuma Press\, 2023). He is editor of Protestantism and Modernity: Kuyper\, Weber\, and Troeltsch (in Chinese\, Logos & Pneuma Press\, 2022). He also published articles in English in journals including Journal of Church and State\, Theology Today\, International Journal of Public Theology\, Political Theology\, and Studies in Interreligious Dialogue and contributed chapter to the volume of The Routledge Companion to Christian Ethics. \n \n \n \n ORGANIZERSASIAR Research Cluster\, HKIHSS\, HKU; CO-ORGANIZERSFaith and Global Engagement\, HKIHSS\, HKU; Institute of Sino-Christian Studies\, HK. URL:https://ihss.hku.hk/events/religion-as-infrastructure-congolese-migration-diaspora-and-religious-networks/ LOCATION:Via Zoom CATEGORIES:ASIAR ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ihss.hku.hk/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/brinfaith-lecture-by-dr-gerda-heck-20210125-1920-p1ixy7qawilvx9p1rdfzmlx93yfjrzipapt63vjnsg.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20201203T080000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20201203T093000 DTSTAMP:20261027T131538 CREATED:20240723T215006Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T103340Z UID:85888-1606982400-1606987800@ihss.hku.hk SUMMARY:Supporting the Faith\, Building the Empire: Imperial Japan’s Islamic Policies in World War II DESCRIPTION:Language: English\n \n \n \n \n Lecture Hall\, G/F\, May Hall\n \n \n \n \n November 21\, 2024 (Thu) 18:00-20:00 HKT\n \n \n \n\n \n \n asiar@hku.hk\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Register for In-person participation\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Register for online participation\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABSTRACT \n \n \n \n It has been reported that Chinese societies (including mainland China\, Hong Kong\, Taiwan\, and Singapore) have high levels of religious diversity. It is imperative to locate Christianity in this diverse religious context in order to reexamine the role of Christianity in Chinese societies. With reference to the ideas of common grace in Christian theologians Abraham Kuyper (Netherlands\, 1837—1920) and of religious humility/relativity in Reinhold Niebuhr (USA\, 1892—1971)\, this paper offers a theological and ethical analysis of Christians’ encounter with other believers in social and cultural life in Chinese societies. Many Chinese Christians are wrestled with the issues of “toward the public” and “toward non-Christians.” Bearding this in mind\, this paper proposes that Christians be realistic without imposition of “confessional bonds” for state and society\, on the one hand\, and Christians appreciate and be open to other believers’ virtues and efforts and thus work together towards progress and flourishing in various spheres of life\, on the other. \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE SPEAKER \n \n \n \n Zhibin Xie received his Ph. D. from The University of Hong Kong. He is adjunct professor at the Institute of Sino-Christian Studies\, Hong Kong. He is a member of the Center of Theological Inquiry\, Princeton. He serves on the advisory board for International Journal of Public Theology and on the editorial board for Logos & Pneuma: Chinese Journal of Theology. He also served on the Executive Committee (Asia Representative) at the Global Network of Public Theology (2017-2020). Zhibin Xie’ s research areas include Christian philosophy & ethics\, public theology\, and Christianity in China. He has published monographs Religious Diversity and Public Religion in China (in English\, Ashgate\, 2006 & Routledge\, 2021)\, Moral Triumph: The Public Face of Christianity in China (in English\, Fortress Press\, 2023)\, Public Theology and Globalization: A Study in Christian Ethics of Max L. Stackhouse (in Chinese\, Religious Culture Press\, 2008 & 2022)\, A Pluralistic and Just Society: An Interpretation of Sino-Christian Ethics (in Chinese\, Logos & Pneuma Press\, 2023). He is editor of Protestantism and Modernity: Kuyper\, Weber\, and Troeltsch (in Chinese\, Logos & Pneuma Press\, 2022). He also published articles in English in journals including Journal of Church and State\, Theology Today\, International Journal of Public Theology\, Political Theology\, and Studies in Interreligious Dialogue and contributed chapter to the volume of The Routledge Companion to Christian Ethics. \n \n \n \n ORGANIZERSASIAR Research Cluster\, HKIHSS\, HKU; CO-ORGANIZERSFaith and Global Engagement\, HKIHSS\, HKU; Institute of Sino-Christian Studies\, HK. URL:https://ihss.hku.hk/events/supporting-the-faith-building-the-empire-imperial-japans-islamic-policies-in-world-war-ii/ LOCATION:Via Zoom CATEGORIES:ASIAR ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ihss.hku.hk/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/brinfaith-lecture-by-dr-kelly-hammond-20201203-1920x1080-1-oymg04cprp0p0pgodyxiox66d44jitfndzl86r3gog.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20201125T130000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20201125T143000 DTSTAMP:20261027T131538 CREATED:20240723T221926Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T103341Z UID:85909-1606309200-1606314600@ihss.hku.hk SUMMARY:China’s Islamic Outreach to the Middle East DESCRIPTION:Language: English\n \n \n \n \n Lecture Hall\, G/F\, May Hall\n \n \n \n \n November 21\, 2024 (Thu) 18:00-20:00 HKT\n \n \n \n\n \n \n asiar@hku.hk\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Register for In-person participation\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Register for online participation\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABSTRACT \n \n \n \n It has been reported that Chinese societies (including mainland China\, Hong Kong\, Taiwan\, and Singapore) have high levels of religious diversity. It is imperative to locate Christianity in this diverse religious context in order to reexamine the role of Christianity in Chinese societies. With reference to the ideas of common grace in Christian theologians Abraham Kuyper (Netherlands\, 1837—1920) and of religious humility/relativity in Reinhold Niebuhr (USA\, 1892—1971)\, this paper offers a theological and ethical analysis of Christians’ encounter with other believers in social and cultural life in Chinese societies. Many Chinese Christians are wrestled with the issues of “toward the public” and “toward non-Christians.” Bearding this in mind\, this paper proposes that Christians be realistic without imposition of “confessional bonds” for state and society\, on the one hand\, and Christians appreciate and be open to other believers’ virtues and efforts and thus work together towards progress and flourishing in various spheres of life\, on the other. \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE SPEAKER \n \n \n \n Zhibin Xie received his Ph. D. from The University of Hong Kong. He is adjunct professor at the Institute of Sino-Christian Studies\, Hong Kong. He is a member of the Center of Theological Inquiry\, Princeton. He serves on the advisory board for International Journal of Public Theology and on the editorial board for Logos & Pneuma: Chinese Journal of Theology. He also served on the Executive Committee (Asia Representative) at the Global Network of Public Theology (2017-2020). Zhibin Xie’ s research areas include Christian philosophy & ethics\, public theology\, and Christianity in China. He has published monographs Religious Diversity and Public Religion in China (in English\, Ashgate\, 2006 & Routledge\, 2021)\, Moral Triumph: The Public Face of Christianity in China (in English\, Fortress Press\, 2023)\, Public Theology and Globalization: A Study in Christian Ethics of Max L. Stackhouse (in Chinese\, Religious Culture Press\, 2008 & 2022)\, A Pluralistic and Just Society: An Interpretation of Sino-Christian Ethics (in Chinese\, Logos & Pneuma Press\, 2023). He is editor of Protestantism and Modernity: Kuyper\, Weber\, and Troeltsch (in Chinese\, Logos & Pneuma Press\, 2022). He also published articles in English in journals including Journal of Church and State\, Theology Today\, International Journal of Public Theology\, Political Theology\, and Studies in Interreligious Dialogue and contributed chapter to the volume of The Routledge Companion to Christian Ethics. \n \n \n \n ORGANIZERSASIAR Research Cluster\, HKIHSS\, HKU; CO-ORGANIZERSFaith and Global Engagement\, HKIHSS\, HKU; Institute of Sino-Christian Studies\, HK. URL:https://ihss.hku.hk/events/chinas-islamic-outreach-to-the-middle-east/ LOCATION:Via Zoom CATEGORIES:ASIAR ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ihss.hku.hk/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/brinfaith-lecture-by-kyle-haddad-fonda-20201125-oyjl6300rx7it2vnoqshe48kayzxm2loelqlw856wg.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20201105T200000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20201105T200000 DTSTAMP:20261027T131538 CREATED:20240723T223903Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T103342Z UID:85931-1604606400-1604606400@ihss.hku.hk SUMMARY:China’s Belt and Road Initiative in Nepal: National Imaginaries\, Ethnographic Anxieties\, and Geopolitical Power DESCRIPTION:Language: English\n \n \n \n \n Lecture Hall\, G/F\, May Hall\n \n \n \n \n November 21\, 2024 (Thu) 18:00-20:00 HKT\n \n \n \n\n \n \n asiar@hku.hk\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Register for In-person participation\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Register for online participation\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABSTRACT \n \n \n \n It has been reported that Chinese societies (including mainland China\, Hong Kong\, Taiwan\, and Singapore) have high levels of religious diversity. It is imperative to locate Christianity in this diverse religious context in order to reexamine the role of Christianity in Chinese societies. With reference to the ideas of common grace in Christian theologians Abraham Kuyper (Netherlands\, 1837—1920) and of religious humility/relativity in Reinhold Niebuhr (USA\, 1892—1971)\, this paper offers a theological and ethical analysis of Christians’ encounter with other believers in social and cultural life in Chinese societies. Many Chinese Christians are wrestled with the issues of “toward the public” and “toward non-Christians.” Bearding this in mind\, this paper proposes that Christians be realistic without imposition of “confessional bonds” for state and society\, on the one hand\, and Christians appreciate and be open to other believers’ virtues and efforts and thus work together towards progress and flourishing in various spheres of life\, on the other. \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE SPEAKER \n \n \n \n Zhibin Xie received his Ph. D. from The University of Hong Kong. He is adjunct professor at the Institute of Sino-Christian Studies\, Hong Kong. He is a member of the Center of Theological Inquiry\, Princeton. He serves on the advisory board for International Journal of Public Theology and on the editorial board for Logos & Pneuma: Chinese Journal of Theology. He also served on the Executive Committee (Asia Representative) at the Global Network of Public Theology (2017-2020). Zhibin Xie’ s research areas include Christian philosophy & ethics\, public theology\, and Christianity in China. He has published monographs Religious Diversity and Public Religion in China (in English\, Ashgate\, 2006 & Routledge\, 2021)\, Moral Triumph: The Public Face of Christianity in China (in English\, Fortress Press\, 2023)\, Public Theology and Globalization: A Study in Christian Ethics of Max L. Stackhouse (in Chinese\, Religious Culture Press\, 2008 & 2022)\, A Pluralistic and Just Society: An Interpretation of Sino-Christian Ethics (in Chinese\, Logos & Pneuma Press\, 2023). He is editor of Protestantism and Modernity: Kuyper\, Weber\, and Troeltsch (in Chinese\, Logos & Pneuma Press\, 2022). He also published articles in English in journals including Journal of Church and State\, Theology Today\, International Journal of Public Theology\, Political Theology\, and Studies in Interreligious Dialogue and contributed chapter to the volume of The Routledge Companion to Christian Ethics. \n \n \n \n ORGANIZERSASIAR Research Cluster\, HKIHSS\, HKU; CO-ORGANIZERSFaith and Global Engagement\, HKIHSS\, HKU; Institute of Sino-Christian Studies\, HK. URL:https://ihss.hku.hk/events/chinas-belt-and-road-initiative-in-nepal-national-imaginaries-ethnographic-anxieties-and-geopolitical-power/ LOCATION:Via Zoom CATEGORIES:ASIAR ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ihss.hku.hk/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/brinfaith-lecture-by-dr-galen-murton-20201105-oxisumb3716sbppv5hp0yb1xmxce09c7p3651vscla.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20200928T110000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20200928T123000 DTSTAMP:20261027T131538 CREATED:20240723T230335Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T102348Z UID:85962-1601290800-1601296200@ihss.hku.hk SUMMARY:Islamic Belonging to Chinese Society: Taboo\, Tolerance and the Ban on Alcohol in a Chinese Hui Muslim Town DESCRIPTION:Language: English\n \n \n \n \n Lecture Hall\, G/F\, May Hall\n \n \n \n \n November 21\, 2024 (Thu) 18:00-20:00 HKT\n \n \n \n\n \n \n asiar@hku.hk\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Register for In-person participation\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Register for online participation\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABSTRACT \n \n \n \n It has been reported that Chinese societies (including mainland China\, Hong Kong\, Taiwan\, and Singapore) have high levels of religious diversity. It is imperative to locate Christianity in this diverse religious context in order to reexamine the role of Christianity in Chinese societies. With reference to the ideas of common grace in Christian theologians Abraham Kuyper (Netherlands\, 1837—1920) and of religious humility/relativity in Reinhold Niebuhr (USA\, 1892—1971)\, this paper offers a theological and ethical analysis of Christians’ encounter with other believers in social and cultural life in Chinese societies. Many Chinese Christians are wrestled with the issues of “toward the public” and “toward non-Christians.” Bearding this in mind\, this paper proposes that Christians be realistic without imposition of “confessional bonds” for state and society\, on the one hand\, and Christians appreciate and be open to other believers’ virtues and efforts and thus work together towards progress and flourishing in various spheres of life\, on the other. \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE SPEAKER \n \n \n \n Zhibin Xie received his Ph. D. from The University of Hong Kong. He is adjunct professor at the Institute of Sino-Christian Studies\, Hong Kong. He is a member of the Center of Theological Inquiry\, Princeton. He serves on the advisory board for International Journal of Public Theology and on the editorial board for Logos & Pneuma: Chinese Journal of Theology. He also served on the Executive Committee (Asia Representative) at the Global Network of Public Theology (2017-2020). Zhibin Xie’ s research areas include Christian philosophy & ethics\, public theology\, and Christianity in China. He has published monographs Religious Diversity and Public Religion in China (in English\, Ashgate\, 2006 & Routledge\, 2021)\, Moral Triumph: The Public Face of Christianity in China (in English\, Fortress Press\, 2023)\, Public Theology and Globalization: A Study in Christian Ethics of Max L. Stackhouse (in Chinese\, Religious Culture Press\, 2008 & 2022)\, A Pluralistic and Just Society: An Interpretation of Sino-Christian Ethics (in Chinese\, Logos & Pneuma Press\, 2023). He is editor of Protestantism and Modernity: Kuyper\, Weber\, and Troeltsch (in Chinese\, Logos & Pneuma Press\, 2022). He also published articles in English in journals including Journal of Church and State\, Theology Today\, International Journal of Public Theology\, Political Theology\, and Studies in Interreligious Dialogue and contributed chapter to the volume of The Routledge Companion to Christian Ethics. \n \n \n \n ORGANIZERSASIAR Research Cluster\, HKIHSS\, HKU; CO-ORGANIZERSFaith and Global Engagement\, HKIHSS\, HKU; Institute of Sino-Christian Studies\, HK. URL:https://ihss.hku.hk/events/islamic-belonging-to-chinese-society-taboo-tolerance-and-the-ban-on-alcohol-in-a-chinese-hui-muslim-town/ LOCATION:Via Zoom CATEGORIES:ASIAR END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20190927T123000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20190927T140000 DTSTAMP:20261027T131538 CREATED:20240724T005058Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T102401Z UID:86046-1569587400-1569592800@ihss.hku.hk SUMMARY:The Religiosity of Millennials and the Islamic Movement of Hijrah in Indonesia DESCRIPTION:Language: English\n \n \n \n \n Lecture Hall\, G/F\, May Hall\n \n \n \n \n November 21\, 2024 (Thu) 18:00-20:00 HKT\n \n \n \n\n \n \n asiar@hku.hk\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Register for In-person participation\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Register for online participation\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABSTRACT \n \n \n \n It has been reported that Chinese societies (including mainland China\, Hong Kong\, Taiwan\, and Singapore) have high levels of religious diversity. It is imperative to locate Christianity in this diverse religious context in order to reexamine the role of Christianity in Chinese societies. With reference to the ideas of common grace in Christian theologians Abraham Kuyper (Netherlands\, 1837—1920) and of religious humility/relativity in Reinhold Niebuhr (USA\, 1892—1971)\, this paper offers a theological and ethical analysis of Christians’ encounter with other believers in social and cultural life in Chinese societies. Many Chinese Christians are wrestled with the issues of “toward the public” and “toward non-Christians.” Bearding this in mind\, this paper proposes that Christians be realistic without imposition of “confessional bonds” for state and society\, on the one hand\, and Christians appreciate and be open to other believers’ virtues and efforts and thus work together towards progress and flourishing in various spheres of life\, on the other. \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE SPEAKER \n \n \n \n Zhibin Xie received his Ph. D. from The University of Hong Kong. He is adjunct professor at the Institute of Sino-Christian Studies\, Hong Kong. He is a member of the Center of Theological Inquiry\, Princeton. He serves on the advisory board for International Journal of Public Theology and on the editorial board for Logos & Pneuma: Chinese Journal of Theology. He also served on the Executive Committee (Asia Representative) at the Global Network of Public Theology (2017-2020). Zhibin Xie’ s research areas include Christian philosophy & ethics\, public theology\, and Christianity in China. He has published monographs Religious Diversity and Public Religion in China (in English\, Ashgate\, 2006 & Routledge\, 2021)\, Moral Triumph: The Public Face of Christianity in China (in English\, Fortress Press\, 2023)\, Public Theology and Globalization: A Study in Christian Ethics of Max L. Stackhouse (in Chinese\, Religious Culture Press\, 2008 & 2022)\, A Pluralistic and Just Society: An Interpretation of Sino-Christian Ethics (in Chinese\, Logos & Pneuma Press\, 2023). He is editor of Protestantism and Modernity: Kuyper\, Weber\, and Troeltsch (in Chinese\, Logos & Pneuma Press\, 2022). He also published articles in English in journals including Journal of Church and State\, Theology Today\, International Journal of Public Theology\, Political Theology\, and Studies in Interreligious Dialogue and contributed chapter to the volume of The Routledge Companion to Christian Ethics. \n \n \n \n ORGANIZERSASIAR Research Cluster\, HKIHSS\, HKU; CO-ORGANIZERSFaith and Global Engagement\, HKIHSS\, HKU; Institute of Sino-Christian Studies\, HK. URL:https://ihss.hku.hk/events/the-religiosity-of-millennials-and-the-islamic-movement-of-hijrah-in-indonesia/ LOCATION:Room 201\, 2/F\, Hong Kong CATEGORIES:ASIAR END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20190923T120000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20190923T133000 DTSTAMP:20261027T131538 CREATED:20240724T005940Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T102402Z UID:86061-1569240000-1569245400@ihss.hku.hk SUMMARY:Muslim Traders in Yiwu (Zhejiang): Global Migrant Merchants and Local Markets DESCRIPTION:Language: English\n \n \n \n \n Lecture Hall\, G/F\, May Hall\n \n \n \n \n November 21\, 2024 (Thu) 18:00-20:00 HKT\n \n \n \n\n \n \n asiar@hku.hk\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Register for In-person participation\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Register for online participation\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABSTRACT \n \n \n \n It has been reported that Chinese societies (including mainland China\, Hong Kong\, Taiwan\, and Singapore) have high levels of religious diversity. It is imperative to locate Christianity in this diverse religious context in order to reexamine the role of Christianity in Chinese societies. With reference to the ideas of common grace in Christian theologians Abraham Kuyper (Netherlands\, 1837—1920) and of religious humility/relativity in Reinhold Niebuhr (USA\, 1892—1971)\, this paper offers a theological and ethical analysis of Christians’ encounter with other believers in social and cultural life in Chinese societies. Many Chinese Christians are wrestled with the issues of “toward the public” and “toward non-Christians.” Bearding this in mind\, this paper proposes that Christians be realistic without imposition of “confessional bonds” for state and society\, on the one hand\, and Christians appreciate and be open to other believers’ virtues and efforts and thus work together towards progress and flourishing in various spheres of life\, on the other. \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE SPEAKER \n \n \n \n Zhibin Xie received his Ph. D. from The University of Hong Kong. He is adjunct professor at the Institute of Sino-Christian Studies\, Hong Kong. He is a member of the Center of Theological Inquiry\, Princeton. He serves on the advisory board for International Journal of Public Theology and on the editorial board for Logos & Pneuma: Chinese Journal of Theology. He also served on the Executive Committee (Asia Representative) at the Global Network of Public Theology (2017-2020). Zhibin Xie’ s research areas include Christian philosophy & ethics\, public theology\, and Christianity in China. He has published monographs Religious Diversity and Public Religion in China (in English\, Ashgate\, 2006 & Routledge\, 2021)\, Moral Triumph: The Public Face of Christianity in China (in English\, Fortress Press\, 2023)\, Public Theology and Globalization: A Study in Christian Ethics of Max L. Stackhouse (in Chinese\, Religious Culture Press\, 2008 & 2022)\, A Pluralistic and Just Society: An Interpretation of Sino-Christian Ethics (in Chinese\, Logos & Pneuma Press\, 2023). He is editor of Protestantism and Modernity: Kuyper\, Weber\, and Troeltsch (in Chinese\, Logos & Pneuma Press\, 2022). He also published articles in English in journals including Journal of Church and State\, Theology Today\, International Journal of Public Theology\, Political Theology\, and Studies in Interreligious Dialogue and contributed chapter to the volume of The Routledge Companion to Christian Ethics. \n \n \n \n ORGANIZERSASIAR Research Cluster\, HKIHSS\, HKU; CO-ORGANIZERSFaith and Global Engagement\, HKIHSS\, HKU; Institute of Sino-Christian Studies\, HK. URL:https://ihss.hku.hk/events/muslim-traders-in-yiwu-zhejiang-global-migrant-merchants-and-local-markets/ LOCATION:Room 201\, 2/F\, Hong Kong CATEGORIES:ASIAR END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20190919T123000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20190919T140000 DTSTAMP:20261027T131538 CREATED:20240724T011557Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T102403Z UID:86087-1568896200-1568901600@ihss.hku.hk SUMMARY:The All Asian Bhagavad Gītā DESCRIPTION:Language: English\n \n \n \n \n Lecture Hall\, G/F\, May Hall\n \n \n \n \n November 21\, 2024 (Thu) 18:00-20:00 HKT\n \n \n \n\n \n \n asiar@hku.hk\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Register for In-person participation\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Register for online participation\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABSTRACT \n \n \n \n It has been reported that Chinese societies (including mainland China\, Hong Kong\, Taiwan\, and Singapore) have high levels of religious diversity. It is imperative to locate Christianity in this diverse religious context in order to reexamine the role of Christianity in Chinese societies. With reference to the ideas of common grace in Christian theologians Abraham Kuyper (Netherlands\, 1837—1920) and of religious humility/relativity in Reinhold Niebuhr (USA\, 1892—1971)\, this paper offers a theological and ethical analysis of Christians’ encounter with other believers in social and cultural life in Chinese societies. Many Chinese Christians are wrestled with the issues of “toward the public” and “toward non-Christians.” Bearding this in mind\, this paper proposes that Christians be realistic without imposition of “confessional bonds” for state and society\, on the one hand\, and Christians appreciate and be open to other believers’ virtues and efforts and thus work together towards progress and flourishing in various spheres of life\, on the other. \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE SPEAKER \n \n \n \n Zhibin Xie received his Ph. D. from The University of Hong Kong. He is adjunct professor at the Institute of Sino-Christian Studies\, Hong Kong. He is a member of the Center of Theological Inquiry\, Princeton. He serves on the advisory board for International Journal of Public Theology and on the editorial board for Logos & Pneuma: Chinese Journal of Theology. He also served on the Executive Committee (Asia Representative) at the Global Network of Public Theology (2017-2020). Zhibin Xie’ s research areas include Christian philosophy & ethics\, public theology\, and Christianity in China. He has published monographs Religious Diversity and Public Religion in China (in English\, Ashgate\, 2006 & Routledge\, 2021)\, Moral Triumph: The Public Face of Christianity in China (in English\, Fortress Press\, 2023)\, Public Theology and Globalization: A Study in Christian Ethics of Max L. Stackhouse (in Chinese\, Religious Culture Press\, 2008 & 2022)\, A Pluralistic and Just Society: An Interpretation of Sino-Christian Ethics (in Chinese\, Logos & Pneuma Press\, 2023). He is editor of Protestantism and Modernity: Kuyper\, Weber\, and Troeltsch (in Chinese\, Logos & Pneuma Press\, 2022). He also published articles in English in journals including Journal of Church and State\, Theology Today\, International Journal of Public Theology\, Political Theology\, and Studies in Interreligious Dialogue and contributed chapter to the volume of The Routledge Companion to Christian Ethics. \n \n \n \n ORGANIZERSASIAR Research Cluster\, HKIHSS\, HKU; CO-ORGANIZERSFaith and Global Engagement\, HKIHSS\, HKU; Institute of Sino-Christian Studies\, HK. URL:https://ihss.hku.hk/events/the-all-asian-bhagavad-gita/ LOCATION:Room 201\, 2/F\, Hong Kong CATEGORIES:ASIAR END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180513 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180520 DTSTAMP:20261027T131538 CREATED:20240725T013659Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T102419Z UID:86744-1526169600-1526774399@ihss.hku.hk SUMMARY:2nd Summer School on New Approaches to Religious Pluralism in Asia: India-China-Indonesia DESCRIPTION:Language: English\n \n \n \n \n Lecture Hall\, G/F\, May Hall\n \n \n \n \n November 21\, 2024 (Thu) 18:00-20:00 HKT\n \n \n \n\n \n \n asiar@hku.hk\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Register for In-person participation\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Register for online participation\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABSTRACT \n \n \n \n It has been reported that Chinese societies (including mainland China\, Hong Kong\, Taiwan\, and Singapore) have high levels of religious diversity. It is imperative to locate Christianity in this diverse religious context in order to reexamine the role of Christianity in Chinese societies. With reference to the ideas of common grace in Christian theologians Abraham Kuyper (Netherlands\, 1837—1920) and of religious humility/relativity in Reinhold Niebuhr (USA\, 1892—1971)\, this paper offers a theological and ethical analysis of Christians’ encounter with other believers in social and cultural life in Chinese societies. Many Chinese Christians are wrestled with the issues of “toward the public” and “toward non-Christians.” Bearding this in mind\, this paper proposes that Christians be realistic without imposition of “confessional bonds” for state and society\, on the one hand\, and Christians appreciate and be open to other believers’ virtues and efforts and thus work together towards progress and flourishing in various spheres of life\, on the other. \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE SPEAKER \n \n \n \n Zhibin Xie received his Ph. D. from The University of Hong Kong. He is adjunct professor at the Institute of Sino-Christian Studies\, Hong Kong. He is a member of the Center of Theological Inquiry\, Princeton. He serves on the advisory board for International Journal of Public Theology and on the editorial board for Logos & Pneuma: Chinese Journal of Theology. He also served on the Executive Committee (Asia Representative) at the Global Network of Public Theology (2017-2020). Zhibin Xie’ s research areas include Christian philosophy & ethics\, public theology\, and Christianity in China. He has published monographs Religious Diversity and Public Religion in China (in English\, Ashgate\, 2006 & Routledge\, 2021)\, Moral Triumph: The Public Face of Christianity in China (in English\, Fortress Press\, 2023)\, Public Theology and Globalization: A Study in Christian Ethics of Max L. Stackhouse (in Chinese\, Religious Culture Press\, 2008 & 2022)\, A Pluralistic and Just Society: An Interpretation of Sino-Christian Ethics (in Chinese\, Logos & Pneuma Press\, 2023). He is editor of Protestantism and Modernity: Kuyper\, Weber\, and Troeltsch (in Chinese\, Logos & Pneuma Press\, 2022). He also published articles in English in journals including Journal of Church and State\, Theology Today\, International Journal of Public Theology\, Political Theology\, and Studies in Interreligious Dialogue and contributed chapter to the volume of The Routledge Companion to Christian Ethics. \n \n \n \n ORGANIZERSASIAR Research Cluster\, HKIHSS\, HKU; CO-ORGANIZERSFaith and Global Engagement\, HKIHSS\, HKU; Institute of Sino-Christian Studies\, HK. URL:https://ihss.hku.hk/events/2nd-summer-school-on-new-approaches-to-religious-pluralism-in-asia-india-china-indonesia/ LOCATION:Chennai\, India\, Hong Kong CATEGORIES:ASIAR END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170515 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170520 DTSTAMP:20261027T131538 CREATED:20240726T014602Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T102846Z UID:87270-1494806400-1495238399@ihss.hku.hk SUMMARY:1st Summer School on “New Approaches to Religious Diversity in Asia: India-China-Indonesia (ICI)” DESCRIPTION:Language: English\n \n \n \n \n Lecture Hall\, G/F\, May Hall\n \n \n \n \n November 21\, 2024 (Thu) 18:00-20:00 HKT\n \n \n \n\n \n \n asiar@hku.hk\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Register for In-person participation\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Register for online participation\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABSTRACT \n \n \n \n It has been reported that Chinese societies (including mainland China\, Hong Kong\, Taiwan\, and Singapore) have high levels of religious diversity. It is imperative to locate Christianity in this diverse religious context in order to reexamine the role of Christianity in Chinese societies. With reference to the ideas of common grace in Christian theologians Abraham Kuyper (Netherlands\, 1837—1920) and of religious humility/relativity in Reinhold Niebuhr (USA\, 1892—1971)\, this paper offers a theological and ethical analysis of Christians’ encounter with other believers in social and cultural life in Chinese societies. Many Chinese Christians are wrestled with the issues of “toward the public” and “toward non-Christians.” Bearding this in mind\, this paper proposes that Christians be realistic without imposition of “confessional bonds” for state and society\, on the one hand\, and Christians appreciate and be open to other believers’ virtues and efforts and thus work together towards progress and flourishing in various spheres of life\, on the other. \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE SPEAKER \n \n \n \n Zhibin Xie received his Ph. D. from The University of Hong Kong. He is adjunct professor at the Institute of Sino-Christian Studies\, Hong Kong. He is a member of the Center of Theological Inquiry\, Princeton. He serves on the advisory board for International Journal of Public Theology and on the editorial board for Logos & Pneuma: Chinese Journal of Theology. He also served on the Executive Committee (Asia Representative) at the Global Network of Public Theology (2017-2020). Zhibin Xie’ s research areas include Christian philosophy & ethics\, public theology\, and Christianity in China. He has published monographs Religious Diversity and Public Religion in China (in English\, Ashgate\, 2006 & Routledge\, 2021)\, Moral Triumph: The Public Face of Christianity in China (in English\, Fortress Press\, 2023)\, Public Theology and Globalization: A Study in Christian Ethics of Max L. Stackhouse (in Chinese\, Religious Culture Press\, 2008 & 2022)\, A Pluralistic and Just Society: An Interpretation of Sino-Christian Ethics (in Chinese\, Logos & Pneuma Press\, 2023). He is editor of Protestantism and Modernity: Kuyper\, Weber\, and Troeltsch (in Chinese\, Logos & Pneuma Press\, 2022). He also published articles in English in journals including Journal of Church and State\, Theology Today\, International Journal of Public Theology\, Political Theology\, and Studies in Interreligious Dialogue and contributed chapter to the volume of The Routledge Companion to Christian Ethics. \n \n \n \n ORGANIZERSASIAR Research Cluster\, HKIHSS\, HKU; CO-ORGANIZERSFaith and Global Engagement\, HKIHSS\, HKU; Institute of Sino-Christian Studies\, HK. URL:https://ihss.hku.hk/events/1st-summer-school-on-new-approaches-to-religious-diversity-in-asia-india-china-indonesia-ici/ CATEGORIES:ASIAR END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR