Chinese Catholics in the History of 20th Century China: Writings, Personal Testimonies, and Biographical Accounts.

Position: Post-doctoral research contract Institute: Uni. Cattolica del Sacro Cuore
Posted on: 02/04/2026 Deadline: 15/05/2026

Scientific-Disciplinary Group

10/ASIA-01 - Cultures And Languages Of Central, South, Eastern And South-Eastern Asia

Description

The project aims to shed light onthe personal experiences and role of Chinese Catholics in the history of China, theChurch, and relations between the Holy See and the Chinese world in the period 1919-1992. This contribution, which has been little explored to date, is placed in the context ofChinese social and political history. Existing studies have so far focused mainly on thepolitical and diplomatic role of the institutions in Rome and Beijing.

Funding body

Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore