Cambridge Centre for Chinese Theology

08/09/2026

Today, we gathered at New College, University of Edinburgh, for “A Polyphonic Response: Reflections on the Work and Context of David Fergusson”

Though David will be officially retiring from his full-time role, we feel incredibly fortunate that he will remain Co-Director of CCCT. His wisdom, humility and generosity continue to enrich our community.

29/07/2026

We extend our warmest congratulations to Professor Chloë Starr, Professor of Asian Christianity and Theology at Yale University, on her election as an International Fellow of the British Academy.

This richly deserved honour recognises Professor Starr’s outstanding contributions to the study of Chinese Christianity and her distinguished scholarship at the intersection between Chinese theology and literature.

Professor Starr is not only an alumna of the Faculty of Divinity but also a member of the Advisory Committee of the Cambridge Centre for Chinese Theology, and our academic community takes real delight in celebrating her wonderful achievement.

Chloë Starr's research interests are Chinese Christian theology; Chinese Christian literature; and the intersection of modern Chinese theology and literature.

25/06/2026

📢 The registration for the conference “Churches in Global Chinese Communities: Chinese Ecclesiology in the Making” remains open until 30 June 2026. Further information about the conference can be found in the link below. We look forward to welcoming you to Cambridge in September.

Events Events overview Conferences Symposia Lectures Workshops Churches in Global Chinese Communities: Chinese Ecclesiology in the Making Dates: 22-24 September 2026Venue: Selwyn College & Faculty of Divinity, University of CambridgeThe Organising Committee*listed in alphabetical order by surnamePro...

02/06/2026

We were delighted to welcome our visiting scholar Dr Luping Huang, Associate Professor in the Department of Philosophy at Sichuan University, for a public lecture titled “A Foreign Friend or an Indigenous Prophet? The Dilemma of Public Theology in China through the Lens of Y. T. Wu’s Thought” at the Faculty of Divinity on 2 June. The lecture was chaired by our Director, Dr Simeon Xu, with an engaging response from Songzan Xu, helping to stimulate a lively and rich discussion among participants.

26/05/2026

We were delighted to have Dr Agnes Chiu, Assistant Professor and Director of the Center for Public Theology at China Evangelical Seminary North America, give her lecture, “Rooted and Resilient: Kuyper’s Ecclesiology for the Church Under Pressure,” at the Faculty of Divinity on 26 May 2026. Chaired by Dr Simeon Xu, with a response from Jacob Hargrave, the event was very well attended and sparked engaging discussion.

26/05/2026

Last Thursday (21 May 2026), we had the privilege of hosting Professor Andrew Loke (Associate Professor, Department of Religion and Philosophy, Hong Kong Baptist University) for a stimulating lecture at the Faculty of Divinity on “Some Perspectives on Science and Christian Theology from the History of China and Their Relevance Today.”
Chaired by Dr Simeon Xu (CCCT), with Dr Pui Him Ip as respondent, the lecture offered thoughtful insights that sparked rich and engaging discussions.

19/04/2026

Dr. Simeon Xu, Co-Director of CCCT, delivered a lecture at Zhejiang University in Hangzhou on Friday, 17 April.
Titled “Hope and Technomoral Futures—Why Do We Still Hope in the Age of Predictive AI.” The lecture offered a thought-provoking exploration of hope amid rapid technological change. Dr. Xu’s insightful and engaging presentation sparked lively discussion and was warmly received by the audience.

19/04/2026

Prof. David Ferguson, Co-Director of CCCT, delivered a lecture at Fudan University in Shanghai on Thursday, 16 April.
Titled “Is Religion Natural?” The lecture was exceptionally well received, attracting a large number of attendees.

17/04/2026

During the conference “Chinese Christian Scholarship and the Church in Global Perspective: Retrospect and Prospects”, Prof David Fergusson delivered three insightful lectures, including a public one. Our co-director Dr Simeon Xu chaired lectures, panel discussions, and delivered an inspiring closing remark. CCCT’s postgraduates — Lechang Cheng, Songzan Xu, and Chengcheng Liu — presented in various panels and were well received.

20/03/2026

The deadline for proposal submission is approaching, and we warmly welcome short-paper proposals by 31 March.

Dates: 22-24 September 2026 Venue: Selwyn College & Faculty of Divinity The Organising Committee *listed in alphabetical order by surname Prof. David Fergusson, Faculty of Divinity, University of Cambridge Prof. Jörg Haustein, Faculty of Divinity, University of Cambridge Prof.