X Yang
I build bridges amongst theology, mission, culture, spirituality and art
Welcome to my personalized website.
It contains my published and forthcoming works, also courses and spiritual direction I offer, all related to the subject I am passionate about: bridging the gaps amongst theology, mission, cultures, spirituality and art.
Portfolio of Academic Writings
The following is a collection of my latest and most meaningful writing projects. Each piece is unique in style and content and represents a distinct moment in my career. I hope you enjoy my work and I invite you to contact me with any questions.
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Monographs
(Recently Published)
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A Dialogue between Haizi’s Poetry and the Gospel of Luke—Chinese Homecoming and the Relationship with Jesus Christ (Chinese version), Taipei: Chung Yuan Christian University & Taiwan Christian Literature Council Ltd. 2021-2 (foreword by Prof. K. K. Yeo). 一场海子诗歌与路加福音的对话:中国人的“回家”之路与耶稣基督的关系，计划出版：2022年
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A Dialogue between Haizi’s Poetry and the Gospel of Luke—Chinese Homecoming and the Relationship with Jesus Christ, Theology and Mission in World Christianity, Leiden: Brill, 2018
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Homecoming in Haizi – A Dialogue between the Chinese Soul-Search and the Gospel of Luke, Doctor of Philosophy thesis, 2015
Manuscripts
(Forthcoming)
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Towards a Chinese Theology of Displacement
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Words of Love: Reading 1-3 John, “爱的训言–解读约翰书信”
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“Chinese Christian Identity”, Special edition on Chinese Missiology, Mission Studies (2022)
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“Chinese Christian Witness: Identity, Creativity, Transmission”, Theology and Mission in World Christianity, Leiden: Brill
Book Chapters
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“Towards a Grassroots Missiology: Case Studies of Missio Dei in the Streets of East Asia”
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“The Art of Listening during Pandemics: From a Poet’s Gaze” (First Prize in SDI Handbook)
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“Creation and Tian”
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“‘Let the Wind Blow’- Spiritual Direction as a Way of Witnessing the Movement of the Spirit in Asia”
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“Titus”
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“A Practical Theologian”
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“The Beauty of Poetry – Discerning the Images of Christ in Chinese Tradition”
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“A ‘Steam Boat’ Theology of Home—Reading the Gospel of Luke with Chinese Eyes”
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“Poetry as Theology—a Creative Path”
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“Verse by Verse: The Use of Poetry in Advanced Theological Education”
Academic Articles / Reviews
(Peer-reviewed)
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"An Aesthetic Dance: When the Poet Haizi Meets with Jesus"
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"Displacement and Homecoming through a Poetic Lens”,
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"Saving the Nation—Chinese Protestant Elites and the Quest to Build a New China, 1922–1952"
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"Hymns and the Singing Community: The Formation of the Canaan Hymns in Contemporary Chinese Churches”
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Canaan Hymns: Songs from the Fields—A Grassroots Missiology of the Chinese Church Movement”
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‘Studying Christianity in China: Constructions of an Emerging
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“Why am I (still) a Christian?
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"Towards a Chinese Theology of Displacement—the Poetic Journey of a Chinese Migrant”
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“They Shall See His Faith”
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“Contemplative Aspects of Pentecostal Spirituality—A Case Study of a Retreat Experience in Asia”
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“The Rise of the Middle Kingdom"
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“China, Christianity and the Question of Culture”
Services
TO EQUIP & EMPOWER
I offer courses and
spiritual direction
for leaders of today and tomorrow
Spiritual Direction
(Accredited by Australian Ecumenical Council for Spiritual Direction)
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A ministry of deep listening to the other’s life journey and paying attention to the presence of God in a sacred place
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Regular Group Retreats/Getaway with God
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Cross-cultural Spiritual Direction - PD for Spiritual Directors
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The Art of Listening during the Pandemics - PD for Spiritual Directors
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Facilitated by a qualified spiritual director
TO CREATE & CHERISH
Art Gallery
Bilingual Poetry, Sculpture, Painting, Photography
"Not until we are lost do we begin to understand ourselves"
Henry David Thoreau
X YANG
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