tag:peatix.com,2011:1 2024-06-30T21:01:02+08:00 Peatix Asian Civilisations Museum tag:peatix.com,2024:event-3936635 2024-05-31T19:00:00SGT 2024-05-31T19:00:00SGT

ACM Conversations The Jesuits in China: Cross-cultural Encounters Friday, 31 May 2024, 7–9pmNgee Ann AuditoriumAsian Civilisations MuseumTHIS TALK IS FREE.Registration (with a $10 refundable deposit) is required.Explore the intriguing history of Jesuits in China with two talks by speakers from the Ricci Institute in Boston, Massachusetts. These talks are held in conjunction with the opening of the special exhibition, Pagoda Odyssey 1915: From Shanghai to San Francisco, and will explore historical exchanges between cultures.Talk 1Jesuit Missionaries and Mandarins at the Heart of the Middle KingdomThis talk examines the roles of four key figures in the Christian history of Ming and Qing China, showcased through portraits in the current exhibition. It covers the Italian Jesuit Matteo Ricci, his first Christian convert Xu Guangqi, the German Jesuit Johann Adam Schall von Bell, and the Flemish Jesuit Ferdinand Verbiest. These pioneers facilitated cross-cultural exchanges between China and Europe, contributing their expertise as cartographers, mathematicians, and astronomers at the imperial court. The lecture also examines the legacy of these figures through portraits produced at the Tushanwan Orphanage in Shanghai, which was founded on land donated by Xu Guangqi's family.About the speakerM. Antoni J. Ucerler, S.J., D.Phil., Oxon., FRHistS, was born in London, England. A Jesuit priest, he has lived and worked in Turkey, Canada, Poland, Italy, Japan, Taiwan, and the United States. He currently serves as the Director of the Ricci Institute for Chinese-Western Cultural History and Associate Professor of History at Boston College. His most recent book is The Samurai and the Cross: The Jesuit Enterprise in Early Modern Japan (2022). In 2016 he co-curated a major exhibition at the Asian Art Museum of San Francisco, China at the Center. He is Co-Chief Editor of Studies in the History of Christianity in East Asia, published by Brill. Talk 2A Crown Jewel of the Catholic Social Enterprise in China: The Artists of the Tushanwan OrphanageThis lecture explores the transformation of Xujiahui in Shanghai into a hub of East-West exchange by Jesuits from Europe and the United States during the late Qing and early Republican Era, following early Jesuit missions in the Ming and Qing dynasties. It highlights the Tushanwan Orphanage as a key example of this influence, embodying the spiritual and social values of the Christian mission in China. Utilising rare photos, images, and documentary footage from the Ricci Institute's archives, the talk offers a unique look into the orphanage's history and contributions, showcasing material that has seldom been publicised since the Institute’s founding in the late 1940s.About the speakerWu Xiaoxin 吳小新 Ed.D. is the Director of Research at the Ricci Institute, Boston College. His research and publications focus on Chinese-Western cultural and historical exchanges through Western missionary experiences in China and archival resources. His publications include Christianity in China: A Scholar's Guide to Resources in the Libraries and Archives of the United States (2009), and Collections of Historical Sources on Christianity in China 中国基督宗教史料丛刊(2011– 14). He also serves as Co-Chief Editor of Studies in the History of Christianity in East Asia.  About the Ricci InstituteThe Ricci Institute for Chinese-Western Cultural History at Boston College is an internationally renowned research centre for the study of Chinese and East Asian-Western cultural exchange. Originally founded by Edward J. Malatesta, S.J. (1932–98) at the University of San Francisco in 1984, it moved to its new home at Boston College in 2021. Over the past four decades it has promoted the interdisciplinary study of the history of Christianity in China. In recent years, it has expanded its outreach and collections to support research on the history of Christianity in Japan, Korea, and Vietnam. Its library and archival holdings include over 120,000 volumes in both East Asian and European languages, as well as unique historical artifacts, photographs, and extensive digital holdings.Light refreshments will be served from 6pm onwards at the basement foyer. This talk is generously sponsored by Royal Insignia.Key Supporter FAQ Before registering, please read the following:  1. Why is there a refundable deposit of $10? The deposit ensures that all registered participants attend. The deposit will be refunded 24-hours after the event. If the event is cancelled, a full refund will be given. Please write to us on Peatix or email us at NHB_ACM_Conference@nhb.gov.sg 24 hours before the event start time if you need to cancel your ticket. Late cancellations and no-shows will be subject to the $10 fee.2. Where is the meeting point and what time should I be there?The meeting point is the Ngee Ann Auditorium on the basement level of the museum. Please arrive at least 10 minutes before the talk for registration. The talk begins at 7pm. Kindly note that seats are on a first-come, first-served basis. Light refreshments will be served from 6pm onwards at the basement foyer.3. Visiting the exhibition You can visit the special exhibition Pagoda Odyssey 1915: From Shanghai to San Francisco before the talk; the exhibition will close at 9pm on Fridays. Tickets to the exhibition are available at the Front Desk. 4. Further enquiriesWe’d be happy to answer them for you! Drop us a note via Peatix or email us at NHB_ACM_Conference@nhb.gov.sg.

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