A symposium was convened in Fuzhou, Fujian Province, with the aim of constructing a comprehensive Chinese theological framework.
The collaborative efforts of the Chinese Ethnic and Religious Culture Research Center of the Central Institute of Socialism and the Fujian Provincial Christian Council and Three-Self Patriotic Movement (CC&TSPM) brought forth a seminar centered on the two topics of "Eight Beatitudes Theology" and the interpretation, preaching, and application of the Bible within the Chinese cultural context. The State Administration for Religious Affairs (SARA)'s official WeChat account reported on this event, which took place between August 15 and 16.
A diverse gathering of over 70 participants, including representatives from esteemed institutions such as the Central Institute of Socialism, CCC&TSPM, Minzu University of China, Xiamen University, Fuzhou University, Nanjing Union Theological Seminary, and Fujian Theological Seminary, as well as Christian representatives from Hualien, Taiwan, convened for this seminar. Rev. Wu Wei, president of China Christian Council (CCC), emphasized that the central challenge in the localization of Christianity resided in the process of sinicizing theological thinking. The seminar was particularly attuned to addressing matters pertaining to theological thought. The theological framework of Eight Beatitudes Theology was expounded to encourage adherents in Fujian Province and nationwide to serve as beacons of light and agents of positive influence within Chinese society.
Dr. Yue Qinghua, chairman of Fujian TSPM and president of Fujian Theological Seminary, underscored the Chinese church’s need to extricate itself from any reliance on Western theological paradigms and instead foster an indigenous, sinicized theological contemplation. With this objective in view, Fujian CC&TSPM embarked on exploratory initiatives, seeking to formulate the theological thought structure of Eight Beatitudes Theology. This endeavor aspired to shape a theological framework imbued with distinctive Chinese characteristics and reflecting the cultural nuances inherent to the Fujian-Taiwan region.
The roster of keynote presentations encompassed Dr. Yue's discourse on the "Connotation and Extension of Cultural Construction and Sinicization of Christianity," Professor Chen Yilu's elucidation of "The Significance of 'Blessing' in Liturgical Theology," and Professor You Bin's comprehensive investigation into "Eight Beatitudes, Nine Fruits, Ten Commandments: A Life Theology Rooted in Sacred Scripture." Additionally, Researcher Rong Zhangrong from the Yánhuáng Cultural Research Association of Fujian expounded upon "Revisiting the Creation of Eight Beatitudes Theology."
The presentations collectively underscored the pragmatic nature of constructing the theological framework of "Eight Beatitudes Theology" and the constructive merits of fostering discourse between "Eight Beatitudes" and the realm of Chinese blessing culture. Such endeavors were identified as pivotal and commendable ventures in establishing a "Chinese-style Christian theological ideology" that harmonizes with specific societal contexts.
With a focus on the aforementioned two topics, the symposium convened discussions and dialogues within six distinct domains: "Biblical Foundations of Eight Beatitudes Theology," "Systematic Theology of Eight Beatitudes," "Eight Beatitudes and Theology of Character," "Eight Beatitudes and Liturgical Theology," "Ethical and Cultural Aspects of Eight Beatitudes Theology," and "Eight Beatitudes Theology and Historical Theology."
A musical group from Taiwan, under the direction of Rev. Wen Meigui, performed melodious renditions during the conference's intermission to represent the harmonious fusion and close relationship of "blessing" culture that transcended the Taiwan Strait.
- Translated by Abigail Wu
福建省基督教“三经”（解经、讲经、用经）中国化与“八福神学”研讨会在福州举行,以构建“中国式基督教神学思想体系”。
据“微言宗教”， 8月15日至16日，中央社会主义学院、中国民族和宗教文化研究中心与福建省基督教两会在福州共同举办福建省基督教“三经”中国化与“八福神学”研讨会。
中央社会主义学院、基督教全国两会、以及来自中央民族大学、厦门大学、福州大学、金陵协和神学院、福建神学院、以及台湾花莲基督教友好人士代表团等70余人参加研讨会。
中国基督教协会会长吴巍牧师指出，基督教中国化的重点难点在于神学思想的中国化。此次研讨会探讨“三经”中国化和“八福神学”，所要解决的问题正是神学思想的问题。“八福神学”鼓励福建乃至全国的基督徒在中国社会中作光作盐。
福建省基督教三自爱国运动委员会主席、福建神学院院长岳清华博士指出中国教会需要在神学思想上摆脱对西方的依赖，建构中国化的基督教神学思想体系。为此，福建省基督教探索并尝试构建“八福神学”思想体系，形成具有中国特色、闽台地域文化特征的神学。
主旨报告分别由岳清华博士作《试论文化建设与基督教中国化的内涵和外延》、陈逸鲁教授作《“福”在礼仪神学中的意义》、游斌教授作《八福、九德、十诫：以圣言为根基的生命神学》、福建省炎黄文化研究会戎章榕研究员作《创建八福神学的再认识》等报告。
报告认为，构建“八福神学”，推进基督教“八福”与中华福文化的深度对话，是中国基督教立足具体社会实际，构建“中国式基督教神学思想体系”的具体举措与有益尝试。
随后，研讨会紧紧围绕“三经”中国化与“八福神学”主题，从“八福神学的圣经基础”“八福的系统神学”“八福与心性神学”“八福与礼仪神学”“八福神学的伦理与文化面向”“八福神学与历史神学”六个方面进行了探讨和交流。
在会议间歇期间，台湾同胞温梅桂牧师带领的团队献唱具有特色的诗歌，使“福”文化在两岸融合、亲密无间的关系中得以体现。
福建省基督教“三经”中国化与“八福神学”研讨会在福州举行
A symposium was convened in Fuzhou, Fujian Province, with the aim of constructing a comprehensive Chinese theological framework.
The collaborative efforts of the Chinese Ethnic and Religious Culture Research Center of the Central Institute of Socialism and the Fujian Provincial Christian Council and Three-Self Patriotic Movement (CC&TSPM) brought forth a seminar centered on the two topics of "Eight Beatitudes Theology" and the interpretation, preaching, and application of the Bible within the Chinese cultural context. The State Administration for Religious Affairs (SARA)'s official WeChat account reported on this event, which took place between August 15 and 16.
A diverse gathering of over 70 participants, including representatives from esteemed institutions such as the Central Institute of Socialism, CCC&TSPM, Minzu University of China, Xiamen University, Fuzhou University, Nanjing Union Theological Seminary, and Fujian Theological Seminary, as well as Christian representatives from Hualien, Taiwan, convened for this seminar. Rev. Wu Wei, president of China Christian Council (CCC), emphasized that the central challenge in the localization of Christianity resided in the process of sinicizing theological thinking. The seminar was particularly attuned to addressing matters pertaining to theological thought. The theological framework of Eight Beatitudes Theology was expounded to encourage adherents in Fujian Province and nationwide to serve as beacons of light and agents of positive influence within Chinese society.
Dr. Yue Qinghua, chairman of Fujian TSPM and president of Fujian Theological Seminary, underscored the Chinese church’s need to extricate itself from any reliance on Western theological paradigms and instead foster an indigenous, sinicized theological contemplation. With this objective in view, Fujian CC&TSPM embarked on exploratory initiatives, seeking to formulate the theological thought structure of Eight Beatitudes Theology. This endeavor aspired to shape a theological framework imbued with distinctive Chinese characteristics and reflecting the cultural nuances inherent to the Fujian-Taiwan region.
The roster of keynote presentations encompassed Dr. Yue's discourse on the "Connotation and Extension of Cultural Construction and Sinicization of Christianity," Professor Chen Yilu's elucidation of "The Significance of 'Blessing' in Liturgical Theology," and Professor You Bin's comprehensive investigation into "Eight Beatitudes, Nine Fruits, Ten Commandments: A Life Theology Rooted in Sacred Scripture." Additionally, Researcher Rong Zhangrong from the Yánhuáng Cultural Research Association of Fujian expounded upon "Revisiting the Creation of Eight Beatitudes Theology."
The presentations collectively underscored the pragmatic nature of constructing the theological framework of "Eight Beatitudes Theology" and the constructive merits of fostering discourse between "Eight Beatitudes" and the realm of Chinese blessing culture. Such endeavors were identified as pivotal and commendable ventures in establishing a "Chinese-style Christian theological ideology" that harmonizes with specific societal contexts.
With a focus on the aforementioned two topics, the symposium convened discussions and dialogues within six distinct domains: "Biblical Foundations of Eight Beatitudes Theology," "Systematic Theology of Eight Beatitudes," "Eight Beatitudes and Theology of Character," "Eight Beatitudes and Liturgical Theology," "Ethical and Cultural Aspects of Eight Beatitudes Theology," and "Eight Beatitudes Theology and Historical Theology."
A musical group from Taiwan, under the direction of Rev. Wen Meigui, performed melodious renditions during the conference's intermission to represent the harmonious fusion and close relationship of "blessing" culture that transcended the Taiwan Strait.
- Translated by Abigail Wu
Fujian Province Hosts Symposium on Beatitudes Theology
