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
in Contemporary China -
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.
China, Christianity, and the
Dialogue of Civilizations
28th International Conference of
the US-China Catholic Association
Co-sponsored by the Departments of Sociology, History, Political Science, and Modern Languages, and the Center for Global Engagement of Santa Clara University.
August 6-8, 2021, Santa Clara University
Conference Schedule
The 2021 conference is an event spanning three days, five keynote speakers, a range of pastoral reflections, academic panels, practical workshops, and many other events to foster a deeper conversation surrounding Christianity, culture, and the friendship between the Church in China and in the U.S.
This program page will include further details as we update the schedule.
Ongoing
6:00 PM – 9:30 PM
7:00 PM – 7:15 PM
7:15 PM – 8:30 PM
8:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Exhibits and Videos
Charney 101
Ongoing Check-in and On-site Registration
Mabie Grand Atrium
Welcome Remarks and Benediction
Michael Agliardo, SJ, Executive Director, USCCA
Panelli Courtroom
Opening Keynote Address
Myron Youngman (杨迈), Founder and Director of The Kaifa Group
“The Protestant Experience in China after Mao”
Panelli Courtroom
Reception
(Open to All Who Attend Keynote Address)
Mabie Grand Atrium
Friday (8/6) Evening
Ongoing
7:45 AM - 10:30 AM
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
8:45 AM – 9:00 AM
9:00 AM – 9:55 AM
9:55 AM – 10:15 AM
10:15 AM – 11:30 AM
11:30 AM – 11:45 AM
11:45 AM – 1:00 PM
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
2:00 PM – 3:15 PM
3:15 PM – 3:30 PM
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
4:30 PM – 5:00 PM
5:15 PM
7:00 PM
Exhibits and Videos
Charney 101
Ongoing Check-in and On-site Registration
Mabie Grand Atrium
Breakfast
Mabie Grand Atrium
Morning Prayer and Welcome
Panelli Courtroom
Morning Keynote
Ian Johnson (張彦), Pulitzer-prize Winning Journalist, Stephen A. Schwarzman Senior Fellow for China Studies, Council on Foreign Relations
"The State's Hand: China's New Religious Policy and the Catholic Church"
Panelli Courtroom
Break
Mabie Grand Atrium
Saturday Panels I
Sinicization of Religion: Meaning and Application
Panelli Courtroom
Building Bridges Between China and The West: Three Case Studies
Charney 106
Break
Mabie Grand Atrium
Saturday Panels II
The Sino-Vatican Accord in Historical and Comparative Perspective
Panelli Courtroom
China, Christianity, and Environmental Stewardship
Panelli 104
Sino-Christian Theology: Chinese Intellectuals Engage Christian Tradition
Panelli 106
Lunch
Food Served in Mabie Grand Atrium, Seating in Plaza
Saturday Panels III
Civic Controversy in Hong Kong and Christian Community
Panelli Courtroom
Urbanization and Its Far-Reaching Implications
Panelli 106
Chinese Wisdom and Catholic Spirituality
Panelli 104
Break
Mabie Grand Atrium
Afternoon Keynote
Jamason Chen (陈建中), Clinical Professor of Photojournalism, Manager of Technology, School of Communication, Loyola University Chicago
As a guide to the Work of Lu Nan (吕楠), Chen will speak about Lu Nan’s five-year documentary reflection (as seen in his book, On The Road) of Catholics throughout China.
Panelli Courtroom
Break and Transition to Locatelli Hall for Mass
Mass
Locatelli Hall
Ricci Award Banquet
Benson Hall, California Mission Room
Saturday (8/7)
Ongoing
7:45 AM – 10:30 AM
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
9:00 AM – 9:15 AM
9:15 AM – 10:15 AM
10:15 AM – 10:30 AM
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
11:30 AM – 11:45 AM
11:45 AM – 1:00 PM
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
2:00 PM – 3:15 PM
3:15 PM – 3:30 PM
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Exhibits and Videos
Charney 101
Ongoing Check-in and On-site Registration
Mabie Grand Atrium
Breakfast
Mabie Grand Atrium
Morning Prayer and Welcome
Panelli Courtroom
Morning Keynote I
Archbishop Savio Hon, SDB (韓大輝), Nuncio of the Holy See to Greece
"Control Policy, Cat Principle, and Grey Pragmatism – a Drama of the Church in China"
Panelli Courtroom
Break
Mabie Grand Atrium
Morning Keynote II
Kin Sheung Chiaretto Yan (甄健湘), Author, International Speaker
"The Quest of Chinese Youth for Purpose in Life and Relationships"
Panelli Courtroom
Break
Mabie Grand Atrium
Sunday Panels I
Chinese International Students in American Universities I
Panelli Courtroom
Serving Society in China
Panelli 106
Chinese Students at American Catholic High Schools
Panelli 104
Lunch
Food Served in Mabie Grand Atrium, Seating in Plaza
Sunday Panels II
Chinese International Students in American Universities II
Panelli Courtroom
Preparing for Ministry in China
Panelli 106
Break
Mabie Grand Atrium
Closing Plenary Discussion
"A Vision for Serving China and the Gospel"
Panelli Courtroom
Sunday (8/8)
7:00 PM - 7:15 PM PDT
9:00 PM - 9:15 PM CDT
4:00 AM – 4:15 AM CET
10:00 AM - 10:15 AM CST
7:15 PM – 8:30 PM PDT
9:15 PM - 10:30 PM CDT
4:15 AM – 5:30 AM CET
10:15 AM - 11:30 AM CST
8:45 AM – 9:00 AM PDT
10:45 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
5:45 PM – 6:00 PM CET
11:45 PM – 12:00 AM CST
9:00 AM – 9:55 AM PDT
11:00 AM – 11:55 AM CDT
6:00 PM - 6:55 PM CET
12:00 AM - 12:55 AM CST
10:15 AM -11:30 AM PDT
12:15 PM - 1:30 PM CDT
9:15 PM - 10:30 PM CET
2:15 AM - 3:30 AM CST
11:45 AM – 1:00 PM PDT
1:45 PM - 3:00 PM CDT
8:45 PM - 10:00 PM CET
2:45 AM - 4:00 AM CST
2:00 PM – 3:15 PM PDT
4:00 PM - 5:15 PM CDT
11:00 PM - 12:15 AM CET
5:00 AM - 6:15 AM CST
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM PDT
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM CDT
12:30 AM - 1:30 AM CET
6:30 AM - 7:30 AM CST
9:00 AM – 9:15 AM PDT
11:00 AM - 11:15 AM CDT
6:00 PM – 6:15 PM CET
12:00 AM – 12:15 AM CST
9:15 AM – 10:15 AM PDT
11:15 AM - 12:15 PM CDT
6:15 PM – 7:15 PM CET
12:15 AM – 1:15 AM CST
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
11:45 AM – 1:00 PM PDT
1:45 PM - 3:00 PM CDT
8:45 PM – 10:00 PM CET
4:45 AM – 6:00 AM CST
2:00 PM – 3:15 PM PDT
4:00 PM - 5:15 PM CDT
11:00 PM – 12:15 AM CET
5:00 AM – 6:15 AM CST
Friday (8/6)
Welcome Remarks, Benediction
Father Michael Agliardo, SJ
Archbishop Savio Hon, SDB (韓大輝)
Opening Keynote Address
Myron Youngman (杨迈), Founder and Director of The Kaifa Group
“The Protestant Experience in China after Mao”
Morning Prayer and Welcome
Father Michael Agliardo, SJ
Morning Keynote
Ian Johnson (張彦), Pulitzer-prize Winning Journalist, Stephen A. Schwarzman Senior Fellow for China Studies, Council on Foreign Relations
"The State's Hand: China's New Religious Policy and the Catholic Church"
Saturday Panels I
Sinicization of Religion: Meaning and Application
Building Bridges Between China and The West: Three Case Studies
Saturday Panels II
The Sino-Vatican Accord in Historical and Comparative Perspective
China, Christianity, and Environmental Stewardship
Sino-Christian Theology: Chinese Intellectuals Engage Christian Tradition
Saturday Panels III
Civic Controversy in Hong Kong and Christian Community
Urbanization and Its Far-Reaching Implications
Chinese Wisdom and Catholic Spirituality
Afternoon Keynote
Jamason Chen (陈建中), Clinical Professor of Photojournalism, Manager of Technology, School of Communication, Loyola University Chicago
As a guide to the Work of Lu Nan (吕楠), Chen will speak about Lu Nan’s five-year documentary reflection (as seen in his book, On The Road) of Catholics throughout China.
Morning Prayer and Welcome
Father Michael Agliardo, SJ
Morning Keynote I
Archbishop Savio Hon, SDB (韓大輝), Nuncio of the Holy See to Greece
"Control Policy, Cat Principle, and Grey Pragmatism – a Drama of the Church in China"
Morning Keynote II
Kin Sheung Chiaretto Yan (甄健湘), Author, International Speaker
"The Quest of Chinese Youth for Purpose in Life and Relationships"
Panelli Courtroom
Sunday Panels I
Chinese International Students in American Universities I
Serving Society in China
Chinese Students at American Catholic High Schools
Sunday Panels II
Chinese International Students in American Universities II
Preparing for Ministry in China
Zoom Schedule
Saturday (8/7)
Sunday (8/7)
PDT: Pacific Daylight Time, CDT: Central Daylight Time, CET: Central European Time, CST: Chinese Standard Time