Christianity in East and Southeast Asia
Kenneth R. Ross
Feb 2020 · Edinburgh University Press
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Combines empirical data and original analysis to give a uniquely detailed account of Christianity in East and Southeast AsiaProfiles the leading features and current trends of each of the major Christian traditions in every country in East and Southeast Asia Written by indigenous scholars with expertise in their fieldAssesses the direction of Christian faith in East and Southeast Asia in relation to such key themes as faith and culture, worship and spirituality, theology, social and political engagement, mission and evangelism, religious freedom, gender, inter-faith relations, migration, environment and the colonial and post-colonial contextAttractively presents statistical and demographic informationTaking the analysis of worldwide Christianity to a deeper level of detail, this volume focuses on Christianity in East and Southeast Asia, covering every country and offering both reliable demographic information and original interpretative essays by indigenous scholars and practitioners. It maps patterns of growth and decline, assesses major traditions and movements, analyses key themes, and examines current trends. As a comprehensive account of the presence of Christianity in every country in East and Southeast Asia, this volume is set to become a standard work of reference in its field. ContributorsFrancis D. Alvarez S.J., Loyola School of Theology and Ateneo de Manila University, the Philippines. David Andrianoff Maruja M. B. Asis, Scalabrini Migration Center, the Philippines. Sharon A. Bong, Monash University, Malaysia. Yang-en Chengm, Taiwan Graduate School of Theology, Taiwan. Alexander Chow, University of Edinburgh. Meehyun Chung, Yonsei University, South Korea,Jayeel Cornelio, Ateneo de Manila University, the Philippines. Sanurak Fongvarin, Research Institute for Thai Church Development and Christian University of Thailand, Thailand. José Mario C. Francisco S.J. , Ateneo de Manila University, the Philippines, and Pontifical Gregorian University, Italy. Bayarjargal Garamtseren, Mongolian Union Bible Society and Mongolian Research Institute for Christianity, Mongolia.Louis Ha, Chinese University of Hong Kong. Hrang Hlei, Indiana Chin Baptist Church, USA. Mary Ho, All Nations Family, USA.Sulistyowati Irianto, University of Indonesia. Filomeno Jacob S.J., Pontifical Gregorian University, Italy.Violet James, Singapore Bible College, Singapore.Todd M. Johnson, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, MA, USA. Philo Kim, Seoul National University, South Korea.Sebastian C. H. Kim, Fuller Theological Seminary, CA, USA.Sivin Kit, Malaysia Theological Seminary, MalaysiaAkemi Kugimiya, Shirayuri University, Japan. Septemmy E. Lakawa, Jakarta Theological Seminary, Indonesia. Timothy T. N. Lim, Carey Baptist College, New Zealand, and London School of Theology, UK. Manhong Melissa Lin, China Christian Council and Nanjing Union Theological Seminary, China. Seree Lorgunpai, Thailand Bible Society, ThailandJulie Ma, Oral Roberts University, OK, USA. Wonsuk Ma, Oral Roberts University, OK, USA. Barnabas Mam, Ambassadors for Christ International, Cambodia. Paul Marshall, Baylor University, TX, and Hudson Institute, DC, USA.Ken Christoph Miyamoto, Kobe Shoin Women's University, Japan. Peter C. P.
About the author
Kenneth R. Ross is Professor of Theology and Dean of Postgraduate Studies at Zomba Theological University in Malawi and Extraordinary Professor at the University of Pretoria, South Africa. His most recent monograph is Mission, Race and Colonialism in Malawi: Alexander Hetherwick of Blantyre (Edinburgh University Press, 2023).
Todd M. Johnson is the Eva B. and Paul E. Toms Distinguished Professor of Mission and Global Christianity and Co-Director of the Center for the Study of Global Christianity at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, Hamilton, Massachusetts, USA. He is also visiting Research Fellow at Boston University's Institute for Culture, Religion and World Affairs.
Francis D. Alvarez SJ, is Assistant Professor of Biblical Theology and Religious Education at Loyola School of Theology in the Philippines and lectures at the Ateneo de Manila University
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