From October 28 to November 1, CCC&TSPM organized a workshop on the sinicization of Christian sacred music in Xiamen, Fujian, with the participation of 60 individuals, including pastoral workers, theological educators, and experts from relevant institutions nationwide.
During the opening ceremony, Rev. Cao Shengjie, former president of the China Christian Council (CCC), who couldn’t attend in person due to her advanced age, addressed the attendees via a pre-recorded video, reflecting on the editing process of the Chinese New Hymnal and appreciating for the CCC&TSPM’s recent initiatives on the compilation and publication of a sinicized hymnal, the re-edition of the congregational hymnal and the seminars and training sessions. Rev. Cao urged the church music co-workers to continue creating new works that align with the principles of sinicization to meet the needs of the Chinese church in the new era.
Teacher Sun Chenhui, associate researcher at the Music Research Institute of the Chinese Academy of Arts, delivered a themed lecture on "Practical Paths and Exploration of the Sinicization of Religions—Taking the 'Chinese Sacred Music since the Tang Dynasty' Concert as an Example." In her lecture, she reflected on the historical development of Chinese Christian sacred music and analyzed the potential and experiences of sinicizing religion from an artistic perspective.
During the two-and-a-half-day session, 22 sacred music workers, educators, and experts engaged in discussions on three main topics: "The Sinicization of Sacred Music: History, Definition, and Path," "Insights on the Creation of Sinicized Sacred Music," and "The Practice of the Sinicization of Sacred Music," utilizing theoretical insights and practical experiences and incorporating with a variety of media, such as music, images, videos, and instruments.
The seminar addressed several key issues, covering the sacredness of church music and references to popular music, challenges in translating hymns and the creation of original sacred music, the role of dialect hymns and the unique characteristics of sacred music in ethnic minority and border regions, the contributions of Chinese composers to professional sacred music creation and the universal unity of hymns. Additionally, discussions included the dialogue between Eastern and Western traditions along with the modernity of localization, concerns about the cultivation of sacred music talent, and the importance of these talents in advancing the sinicization of Christianity.
Rev. Shan Weixiang, vice chairperson of the national TSPM, emphasized that this training and seminar is a key initiative in implementing the second five-year plan to sinicize Christianity. He urged all regions to prioritize the sinicization of sacred music, establish a comprehensive and effective system for cultivating professional sacred music talents, and produce more outstanding sacred music pieces that the believers welcome. Rev. Shan also mentioned addressing the balance between tradition and modernity, continuity and context, while fostering communication and collaboration with the academic community.
According to the host, over 60 papers were submitted from this conference.
基督教全国两会于10月28日至11月1日在厦门举办了基督教圣乐中国化培训研讨活动。来自全国各地的60多位教牧同工、神学院校教师和相关机构专家参加活动。
开幕式上，因年事已高不能亲临的中国基督教协会前会长曹圣洁牧师通过预先录制的视频对与会者回顾了《赞美诗（新编）》的编辑历程，同时，她对近期基督教全国两会收集出版了《华韵新歌》、重版《民众圣歌集》，又举办了研讨、培训活动表示赞赏。她鼓励教会圣乐工作者要不断创作符合中国化要求的新作品，以满足新时代中国教会的需要。
中国艺术研究院音乐研究所副研究员孙晨荟老师以“宗教中国化的实践路径和经验探索——以‘唐代以来的中国圣乐’音乐会为例”进行专题讲座，回望中国基督教圣乐的历史样貌，并分析探索了宗教中国化在艺术层面的相关可行性经验。
两天半的研讨中，共有22位圣乐同工、老师和专家，运用理论与实践经验，结合乐曲、图片、视频和乐器等，分别从“圣乐中国化：历史、定义与路径”“圣乐中国化创作思考”“圣乐中国化实践”三个专题进行了交流。研讨会从教堂音乐的神圣谈到流行音乐的借鉴，从圣诗翻译的中国化谈到原创圣诗面临的困境，从方言诗歌的反思谈到少数民族边境地区圣乐的特殊性，从中国作曲家的专业圣乐创作谈到圣诗普世合一的意义，从东西对话谈到本土化的现代性，从对圣乐人才培养的焦虑谈到人才对基督教中国化的意义，等等。
中国基督教三自爱国运动委员会驻会副主席单渭祥牧师强调，此次培训研讨活动是基督教全国两会落实基督教中国化第二个五年规划的具体措施之一。单牧师希望各地重视推进圣乐中国化事工，建立科学有效培养圣乐专业人才的体系，创作出更多优秀的信徒喜闻乐见的圣乐作品，处理好传统与现代、传承与处境等问题，并且重视与学术界的沟通交流。
据悉，此次会议征集稿件共60多篇。
基督教全国两会圣乐中国化培训研讨活动在厦门召开
From October 28 to November 1, CCC&TSPM organized a workshop on the sinicization of Christian sacred music in Xiamen, Fujian, with the participation of 60 individuals, including pastoral workers, theological educators, and experts from relevant institutions nationwide.
During the opening ceremony, Rev. Cao Shengjie, former president of the China Christian Council (CCC), who couldn’t attend in person due to her advanced age, addressed the attendees via a pre-recorded video, reflecting on the editing process of the Chinese New Hymnal and appreciating for the CCC&TSPM’s recent initiatives on the compilation and publication of a sinicized hymnal, the re-edition of the congregational hymnal and the seminars and training sessions. Rev. Cao urged the church music co-workers to continue creating new works that align with the principles of sinicization to meet the needs of the Chinese church in the new era.
Teacher Sun Chenhui, associate researcher at the Music Research Institute of the Chinese Academy of Arts, delivered a themed lecture on "Practical Paths and Exploration of the Sinicization of Religions—Taking the 'Chinese Sacred Music since the Tang Dynasty' Concert as an Example." In her lecture, she reflected on the historical development of Chinese Christian sacred music and analyzed the potential and experiences of sinicizing religion from an artistic perspective.
During the two-and-a-half-day session, 22 sacred music workers, educators, and experts engaged in discussions on three main topics: "The Sinicization of Sacred Music: History, Definition, and Path," "Insights on the Creation of Sinicized Sacred Music," and "The Practice of the Sinicization of Sacred Music," utilizing theoretical insights and practical experiences and incorporating with a variety of media, such as music, images, videos, and instruments.
The seminar addressed several key issues, covering the sacredness of church music and references to popular music, challenges in translating hymns and the creation of original sacred music, the role of dialect hymns and the unique characteristics of sacred music in ethnic minority and border regions, the contributions of Chinese composers to professional sacred music creation and the universal unity of hymns. Additionally, discussions included the dialogue between Eastern and Western traditions along with the modernity of localization, concerns about the cultivation of sacred music talent, and the importance of these talents in advancing the sinicization of Christianity.
Rev. Shan Weixiang, vice chairperson of the national TSPM, emphasized that this training and seminar is a key initiative in implementing the second five-year plan to sinicize Christianity. He urged all regions to prioritize the sinicization of sacred music, establish a comprehensive and effective system for cultivating professional sacred music talents, and produce more outstanding sacred music pieces that the believers welcome. Rev. Shan also mentioned addressing the balance between tradition and modernity, continuity and context, while fostering communication and collaboration with the academic community.
According to the host, over 60 papers were submitted from this conference.
CCC&TSPM Hosts Workshop on Sinicization of Sacred Music
