About Us
History
The Centre for Sino-Christian Studies (CSCS) was established in July 2001. Its predecessor was the Research Programme of Christianity in East Asian Contexts (1997-1999) under the David C. Lam Institute for East-West Studies. Our members have been for many years active in research in Christian thought, especially in the areas of theological, philosophical, and socio-political studies. The establishment of the Centre, has served as a rallying point for integrating various individual research activities into major and more in-depth research projects within the Chinese context.
The importance of Sino-Christian Studies has been widely recognized by leading academic institutions. Many research institutes have recently been established in Chinese Mainland and Taiwan, China. This trend clearly reflects the recognition within academia of the significance of the study of Christian thought, which is integral to Western culture, for the renewal and modernization of Chinese culture. Being the only local university with a strong Christian heritage and commitment, the University is well-positioned to establish a research centre in Sino-Christian studies to help advance Christian scholarship and sustain the vitality of "the University's heritage of Christian higher education within a Chinese cultural setting," as stated in the University's Mission Statement.
The Centre seeks to coalesce research in the field of Christian studies in the Chinese context; in particular, to explore the cultural significance of Christianity in the context of contemporary Chinese culture. It strives to excel in the following three areas of Sino-Christian thought: theological, philosophical, and socio-political. It endeavours, as far as possible, to integrate all these three approaches into each of its research projects so as to provide a broader perspectives and a multi-disciplined approach. It will promote inter-disciplinary dialogues between Christian Studies and other academic disciplines, such as natural sciences, social sciences, humanities, etc. It aims to establish and coordinate regional and international networks of Christian Studies in the “Cultural China”.
The Centre’s logo is formed by an ornamental column, a spear, a fountain, and a cross.
- Ornamental Column : traditional symbol of Chinese culture, representing research in the context of Chinese culture
- Spear: a new start, representing vitality and innovation
- Fountain: energetic and long-lasting, implying that there is no end to knowledge
- Cross: Christianity
The upper part of the logo is an open book
‘CSCS’, the name of the centre, is hidden on the left side.
Prof. Kwok Wai Luen
Director, Centre for Sino-Christian Studies
| Education | Higher Diploma in Public and Social Administration CityU HK, M.Div. ABS HK, Th.M. in Chinese Church History ABS HK, MSocSc in Counselling CityU HK, PhD in Theology King’s College London |
| Job Status | Associate Vice-President (Curriculum & Pedagogies); Director, General Education Office; Professor, Academy of Chinese, History, Religion and Philosophy, Hong Kong Baptist University |
| wlkwok@hkbu.edu.hk | |
| Telephone | 3411-7326 |
Prof. George Mak Kam Wah
Associate Director, Centre for Sino-Christian Studies
| Education | BA, MPhil CUHK, PhD Cambridge, FRHistS, FRAS |
| Job Status | Programme Director of B.A. (Hons) in Religion, Philosophy and Ethics programme; Associate Professor, Academy of Chinese, History, Religion and Philosophy, Hong Kong Baptist University |
| ggkwmak@hkbu.edu.hk | |
| Telephone | 3411-7282 |
Prof. Benedict Chan Shing Bun
Research Fellow, Centre for Sino-Christian Studies
| Education | BS University of Wisconsin, MA University of Maryland, PhD University of Maryland |
| Job Status | Associate Dean, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences; Associate Professor, Academy of Chinese, History, Religion and Philosophy, Hong Kong Baptist University |
| benedictchan@hkbu.edu.hk | |
| Telephone | 3411-7290 |
Prof. Levi Mahonri Checketts
Research Fellow, Centre for Sino-Christian Studies
| Education | BA University of Notre Dame, MTS Boston College, PhD The Graduate Theological Union |
| Job Status | Assistant Professor, Academy of Chinese, History, Religion and Philosophy, Hong Kong Baptist University |
| checketts@hkbu.edu.hk | |
| Telephone | 3411-7289 |
Prof. Kwan Kai Man
Research Fellow, Centre for Sino-Christian Studies
| Education | BSc HKU, BDiv Aberdeen, MPhil, PhD Oxford |
| Job Status | Professor Emeritus and Visiting Professor, Academy of Chinese, History, Religion and Philosophy, Hong Kong Baptist University |
| kmkwan@hkbu.edu.hk | |
| Telephone | 3411-2427 |
Prof. Andrew Loke
Research Fellow, Centre for Sino-Christian Studies
| Education | MBBS Singapore, MA Biola, PhD King's College London |
| Job Status | Associate Professor, Academy of Chinese, History, Religion and Philosophy, Hong Kong Baptist University |
| andyloke@hkbu.edu.hk | |
| Telephone | 3411-7294 |
Prof. Rachel Siow Robertson
Research Fellow, Centre for Sino-Christian Studies
| Education | BA, MPhil, PhD University of Cambridge |
| Job Status | Assistant Professor, Academy of Chinese, History, Religion and Philosophy, Hong Kong Baptist University |
| rsrobertson@hkbu.edu.hk | |
| Telephone | 3411-7283 |
Rev. Prof. James Dominic (Alan) Rooney, OP
Research Fellow, Centre for Sino-Christian Studies
| Education | PhB CUA, MA UT, MA MDiv AIT, PhD SLU |
| Job Status | Assistant Professor, Academy of Chinese, History, Religion and Philosophy, Hong Kong Baptist University |
| jdrooney@hkbu.edu.hk | |
| Telephone | 3411-7295 |
Centre for Sino-Christian Studies
Room 504, Oen Hall Building (West Wing),
HSH Campus, Hong Kong Baptist University,
224 Waterloo Road, Kowloon Tong,
Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong, China
Tel: (852) 3411 5370 / 3411 7274
Fax: (852) 3411 5151
Email: cscs@hkbu.edu.hk