Interview with SARA director Wang Zuo`an
June 2010
Mr. Wang noted that with the implementation of the policy of Reform and Opening, and the path of socialism with Chinese characteristics, China had gradually learned to approach religious issues with a scientific, objective, and rational attitude and had put forward a series of important ideas and policies, resulting in a specifically Chinese socialist theory of religion, opening up a new perspective on the Marxist view of religion.
New Leadership for Nanjing Seminary Announced
March 2010
The new Board of Directors of Nanjing Union Theological Seminary convened on March 1, 2010, to announce the new leadership of the seminary.
Anniversary of Sichuan Earthquake Observed
June 2009
May 12, 2009 marked the one-year anniversary of the Wenchuan earthquake that
devastated Sichuan and areas of Gansu and Shaanxi, leaving over 87,000 dead or
missing. Bible Schools, seminaries and other church organizations also marked the anniversary.
'Freedom of Religious Belief' in Human Rights Action Plan
June 2009
the State Council Information Office has announced the National
Human Rights Action Plan of China (2009-2010), a document dealing with the protection of economic, cultural and social rights, civil and
political rights, and the rights of ethnic minorities, women, children, the elderly and the
disabled. China also pledged to "earnestly implement international obligations under
human rights treaties, promote and actively participate in the field of international
human rights exchanges and cooperation."
CCC/TSPM Training Course for Secretaries General
June 2009
The national CCC/TSPM held a training course in
Shanghai for all secretaries general and general secretaries at provincial-level Christian
Councils and Three-Self Organizations.
Chinese Theological Review: Volume 21
June 2008
Volume 21 of the Chinese Theological Review has just been published. It features articles from the recently held 8th Joint National Conference of the Standing Committees of the China Christian Council and Three-Self Patriotic Movement of Protestant Churches in China (CCC/TSPM), which met in Beijing in January, 2008.
CCC/TSPM and Nanjing Seminary Respond to Sichuan Quake
May 2008
The TSPM/CCC held a special event in their office building to pray and collect donations for victims of the Sichuan Earthquake.
Churches Affected by Sichuan Earthquake
May 2008
A preliminary account of the toll afflicted upon church members' lives and church buildings in the disaster area.
Dr. Kobia sends condolences to President Hu after disaster strikes Sichuan.
May 2008
Read the letter of condolences written by the general secretary of the World Council of Churches to President Hu Jin Tao, and also the subsequent letter sent to Dr. Kobia from Amity General Secretary Qiu Zhong Hui.
This, too, is Christianity. (speech by Qiu Zhonghui)
January 2008
This is the English translation of the speech delivered by Amity Foundation General Secretary Qiu Zhonghui, at the important 8th National Conference of the TSPM/CCC in January 2008.
