Wei Eric Wu
Wei “Eric” Wu is a historian specializing in the intellectual history of modern China, with particular interests in nationalism, national identity, collective memory, and the formation of political thought and ideology. He graduated from the Department of History at National Chengchi University in Taiwan, where he received his PhD. His research has explored the history […]
Brett Pardue
Rev. Dr. Brett McKinley Pardue is a pastor-scholar, public theologian, and sacred artist whose work asks how Christian communities learn what holiness looks like—and why some bodies are trusted to bear sacred authority while others are not. His scholarship is rooted in congregational life: he serves as resident theologian and Principal Organist at North Raleigh […]
Jaeshin Lee
Jaeshin Lee (李在信) is a religious studies scholar specializing in Sino-Western cultural exchange and Jesuit mission history in East Asia. His research focuses on the transmission of Western learning (西學) in Ming–Qing China, with particular attention to Portuguese Jesuit Francisco Furtado (傅汎際) and the intellectual mediations of the early Jesuit mission. His doctoral dissertation, “From […]
Cambridge Center for Christianity Worldwide Seminar, 17 February 2026
The Challenges of Sacred Charters for World Christianity The Center for the Study of World Christianity (CCCW) warmly invites you to attend the CCCW Day Lecture, in person or online, on Tuesday, 17 February 2026, featuring Professor Dana Robert (Boston University). Professor Robert will present a lecture titled: “The Challenges of Sacred Charters for World […]
New Faculty Publication: “Persisting in the Good: Thomas Aquinas and Early Chinese Ethics”
We’re proud to share that our own Peng Yin has recently published Persisting in the Good: Thomas Aquinas and Early Chinese Ethics with Oxford University Press. Engaging Christian theology in dialogue with early Chinese ethics, this book offers a rich and thoughtful exploration of intercultural philosophical and religious engagement. Learn more and order your […]
Cambridge Center for Christianity Worldwide Seminar, 17 February 2026
We are delighted to invite you to the upcoming CCCW Day Lecture on Tuesday, 17 February, featuring Professor Dana Robert of Boston University.Professor Robert will present a lecture titled “The Challenges of Sacred Charters for World Christianity,” offering timely and critical reflections on key developments shaping World Christianity and mission in the twenty-first century.This event […]
Celebrating Rodney L. Peterson’s “Book of Revelation” Book Launch
We are grateful to celebrate the book launch of Rodney L. Petersen’s new commentary on the “Book of Revelation” at Marsh Chapel on November 20, 2025. Now a visiting scholar at Duke Divinity School, Dr. Petersen has long been a valued member of the Center of Global Christianity and Mission community. We also want to […]
Toyohiko Kagawa’s War Responsibility Confession
HDS Yang Visiting Scholars in World Christianity Now Accepting Applications for 2026-27
“Apply to the Yang Visiting Scholars Program in World Christianity at Harvard Divinity School! Click here to see the full PDF Please note the following description and eligibility requirements: Responsibilities Each visiting scholar teaches one course (either in the fall or in the spring semester) and presents their research in a public lecture, panel […]
Dr. Gina A. Zurlo Delivers Keynote at 2025 Christian Scholars’ Conference
The Center of Global Christianity and Mission is excited to celebrate Dr. Gina A. Zurlo, Visiting Lecturer on World Christianity at Harvard University, who served as the keynote speaker at the 2025 Thomas H. Olbricht Christian Scholars’ Conference, held June 4–6 at Abilene Christian University. Congratulations, Dr. Zurlo! Photo: Gina Zurlo (left; BU STH Alum […]