DIPLOMATIC AND RELIGIOUS RELATIONS: RUSSIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH AND NORTHERN CHINA. (European Academy of Religion)
Vienna
Organization: European Academy of Religion
Event: European Academy of Religion
This panel seeks to explore the multifaceted role of the Russian Orthodox Church in the borderlands of the Amur River. By examining the period from the early Qing dynasty (1644) onwards, we aim to delve into the intricate interplay between religion, diplomacy, and cultural exchange between Russia and China. Key themes to be addressed include: • Diplomatic Relations and Religious Exchange: Analysing the impact of diplomatic relations on the exchange of religious ideas and practices between the two nations. • The Sinicisation of Russian Orthodoxy: Investigating the adaptation and transformation of Russian Orthodox beliefs and practices in the Chinese context (and the reverse process). • The Role of Missionaries and Foreign Denominations: Examining the influence of missionaries and other religious groups on the development of Christianity in both Russia and China. • The Geopolitical Significance of the Amur Borderlands: Exploring the broader geopolitical implications of the Russian Orthodox Church's presence in this region. Within this framework, contributions are welcome that also analyse the events that developed from the first Russian mission to China to the resolution of the disputed Amur border issue by Soviet policy and the Japanese occupation of Manchuria with the subsequent founding of Manch?kuo.
Abstracts can be sent to: https://www.europeanacademyofreligion.org/proposal-submission-2025
For further information write to: mariannanapolitano@unimore.it
Marianna Napolitano
