On April 21, 2020, all teachers of Shandong Theological Seminary attended a reading symposium in the large conference room in honor of the 25th World Book Day.
Pastor Wang Mengkun, director-general of Shangdong CC&TSPM, shared his belief in the importance of reading and the healthy development of theological education, according to CCC&TSPM. He gave examples of famous scholars and their experience with reading, including some of their famous sayings. He encouraged everyone to study diligently, think deeply, cultivate religious maturity, improve their teaching level and academic abilities, and actively contribute to the healthy development of theological education in Shandong.
Mr. Shi Jilong, who is in charge of the library, introduced the latest developments in college libraries, as well as current challenges and opportunities. Given the current situation of the Shandong Theological Seminary Library, he put forward suggestions for the future development of libraries. Pastor He Aixia shared her own experience, describing what she has learned from reading. She encouraged everyone to learn from the hard-working spirit of our forefathers and to improve their comprehensive ability through a combination of intensive and extensive reading.
Pastor Gao Ming affirmed the presentations that were given. He pointed out that in order to strengthen the library and build a learning service team, the Shangdong CC&TSPM has introduced persons with professional management skills, enriched the library collections, and optimized the reading room facilities. In particular, they purchased books on traditional Chinese culture and the sinicization of Christianity and hoped everyone would deepen their theological thinking through reading so that together they can promote the development of Qilu theological thought. He also encouraged people to recommend books to the library that they needed academic research and teaching.
More than 40 people, including Pastoral staff of Shandong CC&TSPM participated in the discussion.
- Translated by Abigail Wu
山东神学院召开读书座谈会
2020年4月21日，在第25个“世界读书日”来临之际，山东神学院组织全体老师在大会议室召开读书座谈会，山东省基督教两会教牧同工受邀参加，共40多人参与了座谈。省基督教三自爱国运动委员会总干事王孟坤牧师就读书与神学教育健康发展的重要性作了分享，王牧师通过对文人学者读书经验和名言警句的介绍，劝勉大家勤于读书和思考，努力提升自己的宗教修养、教学水平和学术能力，积极为山东神学教育的健康发展贡献更多力量。
负责图书馆工作的史继龙老师介绍了高校图书馆最新的发展趋势，以及目前面临的挑战与机遇，结合山东神学院图书馆的现状，提出了图书馆未来发展的建议。贺爱霞牧师介绍了自己读书的经验与收获，劝勉大家学习先辈们勤奋刻苦的读书精神，通过精读与泛读相结合，提升综合能力。
高明牧师对于大家的发言给予肯定。他指出，省基督教两会为加强图书馆建设，打造学习型服务团队，不断引进专业管理人才、丰富图书馆馆藏、优化阅览室设施.特别购买了关于中华优秀传统文化与基督教中国化的书籍，希望大家借着阅读深化神学思考，共同推进齐鲁神学思想建设；同时鼓励大家向图书馆推荐购买自己研究学术和提升教学需用的书籍。
On April 21, 2020, all teachers of Shandong Theological Seminary attended a reading symposium in the large conference room in honor of the 25th World Book Day.
Pastor Wang Mengkun, director-general of Shangdong CC&TSPM, shared his belief in the importance of reading and the healthy development of theological education, according to CCC&TSPM. He gave examples of famous scholars and their experience with reading, including some of their famous sayings. He encouraged everyone to study diligently, think deeply, cultivate religious maturity, improve their teaching level and academic abilities, and actively contribute to the healthy development of theological education in Shandong.
Mr. Shi Jilong, who is in charge of the library, introduced the latest developments in college libraries, as well as current challenges and opportunities. Given the current situation of the Shandong Theological Seminary Library, he put forward suggestions for the future development of libraries. Pastor He Aixia shared her own experience, describing what she has learned from reading. She encouraged everyone to learn from the hard-working spirit of our forefathers and to improve their comprehensive ability through a combination of intensive and extensive reading.
Pastor Gao Ming affirmed the presentations that were given. He pointed out that in order to strengthen the library and build a learning service team, the Shangdong CC&TSPM has introduced persons with professional management skills, enriched the library collections, and optimized the reading room facilities. In particular, they purchased books on traditional Chinese culture and the sinicization of Christianity and hoped everyone would deepen their theological thinking through reading so that together they can promote the development of Qilu theological thought. He also encouraged people to recommend books to the library that they needed academic research and teaching.
More than 40 people, including Pastoral staff of Shandong CC&TSPM participated in the discussion.
- Translated by Abigail Wu
Shandong Seminary Holds Reading Symposium
