In Pictures: Graduation Season at Seminaries in China

A commemorative photo was taken during the 2025 graduation ceremony of East China Theological Seminary, held at Holy Trinity Cathedral in Shanghai on June 26, 2025.
1/10A commemorative photo was taken during the 2025 graduation ceremony of East China Theological Seminary, held at Holy Trinity Cathedral in Shanghai on June 26, 2025.(Photo: East China Theological Seminary)
Henan Theological Seminary held its 2025 undergraduate graduation ceremony in Zhengzhou, Henan Province, on June 27, 2025.
2/10Henan Theological Seminary held its 2025 undergraduate graduation ceremony in Zhengzhou, Henan Province, on June 27, 2025.(Photo: CCC&TSPM)
Graduating seminarians offered hymns of praise during the graduation service at Zhejiang Theological Seminary in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, on June 26, 2025.
3/10Graduating seminarians offered hymns of praise during the graduation service at Zhejiang Theological Seminary in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, on June 26, 2025.(Photo: Zhejiang Theological Seminary)
A group photo was taken during the 2025 graduation ceremony at Heilongjiang Theological Seminary in Harbin, Heilongjiang Province, on June 26, 2025.
4/10A group photo was taken during the 2025 graduation ceremony at Heilongjiang Theological Seminary in Harbin, Heilongjiang Province, on June 26, 2025.(Photo: Heilongjiang Theological Seminary)
A commemorative photo was taken during the 2025 graduation ceremony at Fujian Theological Seminary in Fuzhou City, Fujian Province, on June 21, 2025.
5/10A commemorative photo was taken during the 2025 graduation ceremony at Fujian Theological Seminary in Fuzhou City, Fujian Province, on June 21, 2025. (Photo: Fujian Theological Seminary)
A commemorative photo was taken during the 2025 graduation worship service and commencement ceremony held at Nanjing Union Theological Seminary in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, on June 20, 2025.
6/10A commemorative photo was taken during the 2025 graduation worship service and commencement ceremony held at Nanjing Union Theological Seminary in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, on June 20, 2025.(Photo: Nanjing Union Theological Seminary)
Graduating students presented the hymn “I'll Go Where You Want Me to Go” during the 2025 graduation ceremony at the Zhongnan Theological Seminary in Wuhan City, Hubei Province, on June 18, 2025.
7/10Graduating students presented the hymn “I'll Go Where You Want Me to Go” during the 2025 graduation ceremony at the Zhongnan Theological Seminary in Wuhan City, Hubei Province, on June 18, 2025.(Photo: Zhongnan Theological Seminary)
A commemorative picture was captured during the commission service for the 2025 graduating students at the Zhongnan Theological Seminary in Wuhan City, Hubei Province, on June 16, 2025.
8/10A commemorative picture was captured during the commission service for the 2025 graduating students at the Zhongnan Theological Seminary in Wuhan City, Hubei Province, on June 16, 2025.(Photo: Zhongnan Theological Seminary)
A group photo was taken during the 2025 graduation ceremony at Jiangsu Theological Seminary in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, on June 18, 2025.
9/10A group photo was taken during the 2025 graduation ceremony at Jiangsu Theological Seminary in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, on June 18, 2025.(Photo: Jiangsu Theological Seminary)
A graduation praise meeting took place at Northeast Theological Seminary in Shenyang, Liaoning Province, on June 10, 2025.
10/10A graduation praise meeting took place at Northeast Theological Seminary in Shenyang, Liaoning Province, on June 10, 2025.(Photo: Northeast Theological Seminary)
By CCD EditorialJuly 3rd, 2025

This photo collection highlights memorable moments from various graduation ceremonies held across theological seminaries in China during June 2025—a month traditionally recognized as graduation season for both higher education institutions and seminaries nationwide. The images capture the joy, praise, and solemnity marking the transition of graduating students as they prepare to embark on their future ministries and careers.

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