It’s Not What You Think
What you will 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.
Why take this course?
“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