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 mainland China and Taiwan. 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. Kwan Kai Man
Director, Centre for Sino-Christian Studies
| Education | BSc HKU, BDiv Aberdeen, MPhil, PhD Oxford |
| Job Status | Professor, Department of Religion and Philosophy, Hong Kong Baptist University |
| kmkwan@hkbu.edu.hk | |
| Telephone | 3411-2427 |
Dr. Kwok Wai Luen
Associate 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 | Head, Department of Religion and Philosophy, Hong Kong Baptist University |
| wlkwok@hkbu.edu.hk | |
| Telephone | 3411-7326 |
Prof. Chan Shun Hing
Research Fellow, Centre for Sino-Christian Studies
| Education | BA CUHK, MDiv CUHK, MTh Edinburgh, PhD CUHK |
| Job Status | Professor Emeritus, Department of Religion and Philosophy, Hong Kong Baptist University |
| shchan@hkbu.edu.hk | |
| Telephone | 3411-7285 |
Dr. Andrew Loke
Research Fellow, Centre for Sino-Christian Studies
| Education | MBBS Singapore, MA Biola, PhD King's College London |
| Job Status | Associate Professor, Department of Religion and Philosophy, Hong Kong Baptist University |
| andyloke@hkbu.edu.hk | |
| Telephone | 3411-7294 |
Dr. George Mak Kam Wah
Research Fellow, Centre for Sino-Christian Studies
| Education | BA, MPhil CUHK, PhD Cambridge, FRHistS, FRAS |
| Job Status | Associate Head cum Associate Professor, Department of Religion and Philosophy, Hong Kong Baptist University |
| ggkwmak@hkbu.edu.hk | |
| Telephone | 3411-7282 |
Dr. William Ng Yau Nang
Research Fellow, Centre for Sino-Christian Studies
| Education | BA Nat’l Taiwan, MA Nat’l Tsing Hua, PhD Toronto |
| Job Status | Professor, Department of History, National Taiwan Normal University |
| billng@hkbu.edu.hk |
Rev. Dr. 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, Department of Religion and Philosophy, Hong Kong Baptist University |
| jdrooney@hkbu.edu.hk | |
| Telephone | 3411-7295 |
Dr. He Zhiyong
Research Fellow, Centre for Sino-Christian Studies
| Education | PhD HKBU, MPhil PKU, MDiv HKBTS |
| Job Status | Lecturer, Hong Kong Baptist Theological Seminary |
Dr. Samuel Leung Sze Ming
Research Fellow, Centre for Sino-Christian Studies
| Education | BASW; MASW; PhD PolyU |
| Job Status | Former Teaching Fellow, Department of Applied Social Sciences, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University |
Prof. Michael Wong Tak Hing
Research Fellow, Centre for Sino-Christian Studies
| Education | MBBS MD HK, MA MDiv BCV, PhD Monash, FRCPsych UK, FRANZCP FHKAM (Psychiatry) AFRACMA FISCAST |
| Job Status | Clinical Professor/ Honorary Consultant Psychiatrist, The University of Hong Kong |
| mthwong@hku.hk |
Prof. Xie Wenyu
Research Fellow, Centre for Sino-Christian Studies
| Education | Th China Evangelical Seminary, USA, PhD Claremont Graduate University |
| Job Status | Professor, Center for Judaic and Inter-religious Studies of Shandong University |
| xiew@sdu.edu.cn |
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
Tel: (852) 3411 5370 / 3411 7274
Fax: (852) 3411 5151
Email: cscs@hkbu.edu.hk