A symposium was conducted to discuss the theory and practice of sinicizing Christian weddings and funerals in Henan.
Nearly 30 members of the Research Office of Sinicization of Christianity in Henan participated in this symposium, which was hosted by the Henan CC&TSPM in Xuchang from May 22 to 23, said CCC&TSPM.
During the two-day symposium, participants analyzed the adaptability and innovation of the doctrine of God as reflected in weddings and funerals within traditional Chinese culture. They explored ways to integrate Christian marriage and funeral services with traditional Chinese wedding traditions. Successful cases of sinicized Christian weddings and funerals from grassroots congregations were shared, and discussions were held on how to extend these experiences to other regions. They also examined the main challenges currently faced in sinicizing Christian weddings and funerals, proposing corresponding strategies and suggestions. Additionally, the symposium discussed the social impact and significance of sinicized Christian weddings.
Finally, Professor Han Heng, director of the Research Office of Sinicization of Christianity in Henan, which is established at Zhengzhou University, gave a concluding commentary on the symposium.
- Translated by Abigail Wu
河南举办研讨会议，围绕“基督教婚礼、丧礼中国化的理论与实践”主题开展交流。
据中国基督教两会，5月22日至23日，河南省基督教中国化研究室全体成员近30人参加河南省基督教两会在许昌市举办该研讨会议。
两天的研讨会议，参会人员分析了基督教婚礼、丧礼反映的上帝观在中国传统文化中的适应性和创新性；探讨了婚礼、丧礼仪式与中国传统婚礼习俗的融合方式。他们分享了基层堂点基督教婚礼、丧礼中国化的成功案例，探讨了如何将这些经验推广到其他地区。并且分析了当前基督教婚礼、丧礼中国化面临的主要挑战及提出了相应的对策和建议，还探讨了基督教婚礼中国化的社会影响与意义。
最后，郑州大学、河南省基督教中国化研究中心主任韩恒教授对研讨内容做了点评发言。
河南探讨基督教婚礼、丧礼中国化
A symposium was conducted to discuss the theory and practice of sinicizing Christian weddings and funerals in Henan.
Nearly 30 members of the Research Office of Sinicization of Christianity in Henan participated in this symposium, which was hosted by the Henan CC&TSPM in Xuchang from May 22 to 23, said CCC&TSPM.
During the two-day symposium, participants analyzed the adaptability and innovation of the doctrine of God as reflected in weddings and funerals within traditional Chinese culture. They explored ways to integrate Christian marriage and funeral services with traditional Chinese wedding traditions. Successful cases of sinicized Christian weddings and funerals from grassroots congregations were shared, and discussions were held on how to extend these experiences to other regions. They also examined the main challenges currently faced in sinicizing Christian weddings and funerals, proposing corresponding strategies and suggestions. Additionally, the symposium discussed the social impact and significance of sinicized Christian weddings.
Finally, Professor Han Heng, director of the Research Office of Sinicization of Christianity in Henan, which is established at Zhengzhou University, gave a concluding commentary on the symposium.
- Translated by Abigail Wu
Henan Explores Sinicization of Christian Weddings and Funerals
