Professors Wang Zhongjiang and Zeng Qingbao lecture on "Death and Eternal Life," contrasting ancient Chinese pursuits of immortality with Christian theological understandings of resurrection and hope.

Nicolas Standaert, a visiting scholar at the Institute of Humanities and Social Sciences at Peking University, is scheduled to deliver a lecture this Friday on “The Intercultural Interweaving of Historical Texts: Ancient Chinese History and Its European Writing.”

Scholars at Hong Kong Baptist University's Logos Forum compared the Confucian "junzi" with the Christian "believer" ideals, uncovering parallels and distinctions in how both traditions offer ideal personhood and moral cultivation.

Professor Cao Jian of Sun Yat-sen University argues that the future of Hebrew Bible scholarship in China depends on building a solid academic foundation, advocating for a more comprehensive approach that integrates Hebrew Bible studies with the broader context of Ancient Near Eastern studies.

Mr. Clement Lo provided an overview of the history of Christian presence in China, leading into the specific work of Dr. Karl Ludvig Reichelt and the institution he founded, now known as the Institute of Sino-Christian Studies.

Dr. He Teng detailed Augustine's concept of earthly life as a meaningful pilgrimage towards ultimate happiness, sustained by faith, hope, and love.

Prof. Filler bridges real-world cases and theological interpretation to reveal humanity's inherent conflict between environmental protection and prosperity maintenance. Through a biblical anthropological framework, he demonstrates how the environmental crisis reflects a spiritual crisis.

Presbyter Telepneff argued that sixth-century Celtic monasticism was profoundly shaped by Egyptian Coptic traditions. Evidence includes shared ascetic practices, spiritual concepts, monastic rules, and artistic similarities.

Rabbi Jan Uhrbach led a lecture exploring a Talmudic story that reflects key Passover themes, examining free will, obligation, and inclusion. The discussion addressed the determination of purpose, the identity of fellow travelers, and responsibilities toward them.

The inaugural East Asian Christianity Conference, titled “Christianity and Asian Societies Today,” will convene from April 3 to 5 at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary.