Scholarly Panels
Contributions from academics drawing on the method and resources of their respective disciplines.
Panels / topics proposed to date:
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Sino-Vatican Relations in Historical Perspective
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Sociological Perspectives on Christianity
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The Sinicisation of Religion in China Today
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Environmental Issues and the Faith Communities of China
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suggestions for panels and topics
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suggestions concerning speakers (including yourself)
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submission of brief abstracts
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other suggestions or feedback
Note: Panel organizers (only) will have conference registration fees waived in appreciation for their service to the gathering.
Presentations and
workshops
Discussion forums and practical advice from people involved in the life of the Church in China and in the Chinese diaspora.
Practical workshops and presentations requested to date:
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Faith and the Current Generation
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Social Services: Making a Contribution in China Society
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The American University Context
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Relations among Christians and China
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Paths to Discipleship
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Religion in the City
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suggestions for workshops or presentations
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suggestions concerning speakers (including yourself)
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other suggestions or feedback
Note: Presenters will have their conference registration fees waived in appreciation for their service to the gathering.
affiliates program
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Become a USCCA Affiliate!
By becoming a USCCA Affiliate, your impact supports our efforts in the U.S. and reaches across the Pacific. The USCCA is the only national level Catholic organization that works in the U.S. and abroad in fraternal support of the Church in China.
Privileges of being a USCCA Affiliate:
Exchange Ideas with people who share your vision
Affiliates have access to USCCA Book Circles. Read timely and topical works related to faith, China, and the modern era. Hear what others have to say— people from the US and greater China, sisters and priests, professors, and committed lay people.
(Above): One USCCA Book Circle is reading John C.H. Wu’s Beyond East and West. Last session, John C.H. Wu, Jr. who wrote the preface, joined the discussion
Seeking a deeper understanding?
Affiliate members have exclusive access to board level briefings on the church and political life of China led by award winning academics and journalist from around the globe.
(Above): John Kamm, Director of the Dui Hua Foundation, and Georgetown professor Fr. Drew Christiansen, joined our last briefing on human rights, Catholic tradition, and China.
Thinking of joining the USCCA’s 29th International Conference in Chicago in August 2024 — online or in person?
USCCA Affiliates receive a 25% registration discount. Benefactor
Affiliates and Patron Affiliates have their registration waived entirely. Affiliates receive discounts when joining study tours and other USCCA events, as well.
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