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 […]
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 […]
Alex Mayfield
Alex Mayfield is an Assistant Professor of History at Asbury University. His research utilizes digital methodologies that enable the reconstruction of historical networks and movements within global Christianity. His research and teaching interests include global history, pentecostal and charismatic movements, mission history in East Asia, and the history of colonial Latin America. His current scholarly […]
Yannick Essertel
Yannick Essertel is Professeur des Universités, Docteur-HDR. He was a researcher at CREDO (Centre de Recherche et de Documentation sur l’Océanie) Aix-Marseille Université, CNRS, EHESS, CREDO UMR 7308; he is a member of various university research groups in the history of religion and the spread of Christianity. His work has focused on the pedagogies of […]
BU at ASM
The American Society of Missiology met June 16-18, 2023 in South Bend, Indiana. Former students connected to the CGCM gathered for a meal together. In addition, three of the executive committee of the ASM are now Center alumni: Ben Hartley (President), Bill Gregory (Vice-President), and David Scott (Treasurer).
Upcoming Events: Christianity in Korea
This summer, the Ricci Institute for Chinese-Western Cultural History at Boston College will host two workshops on Catholicism in Korea. These lectures are free and open to the public.