Chinese Baptist Convention

中華基督教浸信會聯會

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About the Collection

The Chinese Baptist Convention 中華基督教浸信會聯會 (CBC) collection consists of digital equivalents of materials documenting the history and work of the Convention and its member churches. These materials include one commemorative publication, celebrating the 150th anniversary (1839-1986) of Baptist work in China, and 252 issues of three (3) periodicals published between 1955 and 2014:

  • Shouwang (守望), 89 issues (1955 – 1970)
  • The Baptist Voice (浸會之聲), 84 issues (1987 – 2014)
  • Zhong (中華浸信會聯會會刊), 79 issues (1971 – 1986)

Historical Milestone

The collection includes a commemorative publication celebrating the 150th anniversary (1839-1986) of Baptist work in China, providing valuable historical context for Baptist missions and church development.

Documentation of Chinese Christianity Program

The project is part of the Documentation of Chinese Christianity program, established by the Yale Divinity Library in collaboration with Hong Kong Baptist University Library, and funded by the Latourette Initiative for the Documentation of World Christianity.

Access Information

To request digital copies of these materials, please contact the Divinity Library Special Collections.

Research Significance

This collection provides valuable resources for studying:

  • The history and development of Baptist Christianity in China and Hong Kong
  • Chinese Baptist periodical literature from the mid-20th to early 21st century
  • The evolution of Baptist thought and practice in the Chinese context
  • Baptist responses to social and political changes in Hong Kong and mainland China
  • The role of the Chinese Baptist Convention in coordinating denominational activities