- One Church: Many Narratives
- Quiz 1: One Church, Many Narratives
- Lecture 2: We've Come This Way Before
- Quiz 2: We've Come This Way Before
- Lecture 3: Faces of the Chinese Church
- Quiz 3: Faces of the Chinese Church
- Lecture 4: Whatever You Hear About China
- Quiz 4: Whatever You Hear About China
- Lecture 5: Lessons from the Church in China
- Quiz 5: Lessons from the Church in China
What you'll learn
- Identify the prevailing narratives about the church in China and implications for those seeking to serve.
- Understand the history of the interaction between Christianity and Chinese culture and the state and how that provides a context in which to address the challenges as well as the opportunities facing the church today.
- Compare and contrast the characteristics, strengths, and weakness of the three identifiable streams of the church in China.
- Identify common myths that continue to color the perceptions of many regarding China’s church.
- Identify spiritual lessons coming out of the Chinese church’s unique experience of growth amidst suffering.
Description
“The church in China? Isn’t Christianity illegal there?”
Maybe this has been your reaction to hearing about the church in China or maybe you’ve heard others react this way. As with many things in China, the answer is ‘yes and no’ but the part that is an absolute ‘yes’ is that Christianity in China is growing.
The religious climate in China, especially for Christians, may be messy but it’s not beyond understanding. This course offers a comprehensive overview of the Church in China, ranging from a historical understanding of how far the church has come, to the struggles it endures in present day, to common misconceptions about the state of the church.
Whether you’re simply interested in China or looking to serve there, this course will provide you with excellent foundational knowledge on the church in China today. The lectures are conducted by Dr. Brent Fulton, author of China's Urban Christians: A Light That Cannot Be Hidden
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ChinaSource Institute
Serving the China Ministry Community
In the diverse world of China ministry, where organizations & individuals are engaged in opportunities to serve Mainland Chinese people, inside and outside of China, ChinaSource Institute provides easily accessible, high quality, professional services that are relevant and useful in equipping those who are serving China today. We offer online courses and on-site training on a wide variety of cross-cultural & orientation topics, focusing on the China context and designed to serve to those involved in Christian ministry.
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A brief and concise intro to churches in China. I am a missionary in China for over 20+ years. Good summary.
A great introduction into learning how to serve the Church in China
Solid content
Excellent overview from people who have a deep and balanced understanding of the topic. This course offers practical insights without oversimplifying the complexity of both China and its Church.