Christian Education and the National Consciousness in China, (Hardcover)

<p>"Christian Education and the National Consciousness in China" is a comprehensive study examining the intersection of Western missionary activities and the burgeoning sense of national identity in early 20th-century China. Written by James B. Webster, this work explores how Christian educational institutions influenced the development of modern Chinese thought and social structures. Webster provides an in-depth analysis of the pedagogical methods and religious ideologies introduced by foreign missions and assesses their impact on the cultural and political awakening of the Chinese people.</p><p>The text delves into the tensions between traditional Chinese values and the Western curriculum, highlighting the role of education in shaping a new generation of leaders and thinkers. It offers valuable insights into the historical dynamics of Sino-Western relations, the evolution of the missionary movement, and the complex process of state-building in a post-imperial era. This volume serves as a vital resource for scholars and readers interested in the history of education, religious studies, and the geopolitical shifts that defined modern China. By documenting the educational landscape of the 1920s, Webster's analysis remains an essential source for understanding the foundations of Chinese nationalism and its relationship with global religious movements.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>

• Christian Education and the National Consciousness in China, (Hardcover)
• Author: Tradd Street Press
• ISBN: 9781025379784
• Format: Hardcover
• Publication Date: 2026-02-14
• Page Count: 338