Comparative perspectives on the transformation of religious space in China

This lecture will look into the transformation of religious space in the context of China’s recent transformation and globalization, with a special focus on the revival of popular religion and lineage tradition and its sociopolitical implications. Comparative perspectives will be invited to understand the nature and dynamics of this multifaceted process.

PROGRAM

Welcome and opening remarks | Geir Helgesen

"Return of the Ancestors: Lineage Tradition in Southern Zhejiang" | Fan Lizhu

"Sinicization of Christianity and Overlapping Development" | Chen Na

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Discussion

The lecture will be concluded with an informal reception hosted by NIAS and the Fudan-European Centre for China Studies.

The event is open to all, but please register by 29 January

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