2014 Joint AIC-ASDAH Conference
Location: Hong Kong Adventist College, Hong Kong, China, Date: October 30-31, 2014
Reflection on Adventism in China and Asia
Call for Papers
Click here to download a PDF copy of the Call for Papers
2014 marks 112 years of Adventism in China and East Asia. Jacob & Emma Anderson and Ida Thompson arrived in Hong Kong on February 2, 1902 from Wisconsin as missionaries of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. However, the seeds of the Adventist message were sown by Abram La Rue fourteen years earlier in 1888. This conference provides an unique opportunity for reflection on the history and impact of Adventism in China and East Asia
The Association of Seventh-day Adventist Historians (ASDAH) and Adventism in China (AIC) www.adventisminchina.org are jointly sponsoring this conference at Hong Kong Adventist College (HKAC) on October 30 - 31, 2014. The AIC project aims to develop a comprehensive documentation of the history of the Adventist movement in China. This conference provides a venue for historians, scholars, and researchers, to get together to exchange ideas and explore new grounds. You are cordially invited to submit a paper.
Important Links
Registration & Fees (including information on accommodation and meals)
Paper Submission & Instruction to Authors
Conference Program
Conference Papers & Proceedings
Associated Events
Conference Location Map
Adventist Review News Report
For further information or questions, please contact the Conference Chair, Dr. Bruce Lo at [email protected].
Registration & Fees (including information on accommodation and meals)
Paper Submission & Instruction to Authors
Conference Program
Conference Papers & Proceedings
Associated Events
Conference Location Map
Adventist Review News Report
For further information or questions, please contact the Conference Chair, Dr. Bruce Lo at [email protected].
Conference Theme and Topics
Papers on completed work or research-in-progress, may deal with any aspect of the general theme of the conference. Topics may include but are not limited to:
Papers on completed work or research-in-progress, may deal with any aspect of the general theme of the conference. Topics may include but are not limited to:
- Early Adventist missions in China, northeast Asia, and southeast Asia
- Adventist health, education, and publishing institutions in China
- Chinese Adventist pioneers - expatriates, nationals, or laypersons
- Mission organization and church governance in China
- Cultural diversity and adaptation (sinicizing) in missions
- Reaching Chinese ethnic minorities
- The Adventist relationship with local and national Chinese governments
- The Adventist relationship with other Christian organizations
- Christian concepts in ancient China
- Adventist believers in China today
- The impact of Adventism in East Asia
Paper Submission
Full papers or extended abstracts (up to 300 words) may be submitted, via the Paper Submission page, for review by the referee panel. Authors will be required to revise the papers or abstracts into the final form in the lights of the referees' comments. Accepted presentations will be electronically published at the official ASDAH website (this site) to provide a permanent record.
Panel & Tutorial Proposals
In addition to regular research papers, the conference will also consider Panel and Tutorial proposals for possible inclusion in the program. Individuals wishing to make either a panel or tutorial proposal should submit online an abstract (up to 300 words) via the Paper Submission page, clearly outlining the purpose of the proposal and names (and affiliation) of individuals involved.
Key Dates:
Aug 20, 2014 Closing date for paper or abstract submission
Sep 10, 2014 Notification of acceptance
Sep 30, 2014 Deadline for early bird Registration & final version of papers due (if want to be posted on ASDAH website by Conference date)
Oct 30, 2014 Conference begins. Final version of papers may be received up to this day (but they will not be posted on ASDAH website until after Conference)
Full papers or extended abstracts (up to 300 words) may be submitted, via the Paper Submission page, for review by the referee panel. Authors will be required to revise the papers or abstracts into the final form in the lights of the referees' comments. Accepted presentations will be electronically published at the official ASDAH website (this site) to provide a permanent record.
Panel & Tutorial Proposals
In addition to regular research papers, the conference will also consider Panel and Tutorial proposals for possible inclusion in the program. Individuals wishing to make either a panel or tutorial proposal should submit online an abstract (up to 300 words) via the Paper Submission page, clearly outlining the purpose of the proposal and names (and affiliation) of individuals involved.
- A panel usually consists of three or more experts or knowledgeable individuals who will discuss/debate live in front of the delegates, the pros and cons of a topic or position that is relevant to the conference theme. The panel is led by a panel chair who is responsible for forming the panel group and for submitting the proposal. Please remember to clearly label it as a "Panel" proposal.
- A tutorial is a presentation usually by one or more individuals on a topic relevant to the conference theme, the purpose of which is to teach or inform the delegates about that topic. Both methodological and content tutorials may be considered. The chief presenter is responsible for submitting the proposal. Please remember to clearly label it as a "Tutorial" proposal.
Key Dates:
Aug 20, 2014 Closing date for paper or abstract submission
Sep 10, 2014 Notification of acceptance
Sep 30, 2014 Deadline for early bird Registration & final version of papers due (if want to be posted on ASDAH website by Conference date)
Oct 30, 2014 Conference begins. Final version of papers may be received up to this day (but they will not be posted on ASDAH website until after Conference)
Conference Officers
Conference Chair: Bruce W. Lo, PhD, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, USA & University of Wollongong, Australia, [email protected]
Program Chair: Edward Allen, PhD, Union College, USA, [email protected]
Local Chair: Leendert Brouwer, drs, Hong Kong Adventist College, China, [email protected]
Conference Secretary: Sharon Sung, MD, Southern California Permanete Medical Group, USA, [email protected]
Organizing Committee: Jean Hong, May Lo, Nancy Lo
Program Chair: Edward Allen, PhD, Union College, USA, [email protected]
Local Chair: Leendert Brouwer, drs, Hong Kong Adventist College, China, [email protected]
Conference Secretary: Sharon Sung, MD, Southern California Permanete Medical Group, USA, [email protected]
Organizing Committee: Jean Hong, May Lo, Nancy Lo
Conference Advisory Board
John Ash, China Union Mission, Hong Kong
Michael Campbell, PhD, Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies, Philippines
Kris Erskine, MEd, MSSc, Southern Adventist University, USA
Joseph Lee, PhD, Pace University, USA
Joseph Lo, PhD,Youth Ministry Department, Greater Houston Area, Texas Conference, USA
Ruth Lo, PhD, (formerly) Southern Cross University, Australia
Lawrence Onsager, ML MA, Andrews University, USA
James Park, PhD, Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies, Philippines
Chak-Yat Phoon, PhD, North Asia-Pacific Division of SDA, Korea
David Ripley, DMin, North Asia-Pacific Division of SDA, Korea
Warren Shipton, PhD, Asia-Pacific Adventist University, Thailand
May Tuan-Tucker, PhD, Adventism in China, USA
John Ash, China Union Mission, Hong Kong
Michael Campbell, PhD, Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies, Philippines
Kris Erskine, MEd, MSSc, Southern Adventist University, USA
Joseph Lee, PhD, Pace University, USA
Joseph Lo, PhD,Youth Ministry Department, Greater Houston Area, Texas Conference, USA
Ruth Lo, PhD, (formerly) Southern Cross University, Australia
Lawrence Onsager, ML MA, Andrews University, USA
James Park, PhD, Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies, Philippines
Chak-Yat Phoon, PhD, North Asia-Pacific Division of SDA, Korea
David Ripley, DMin, North Asia-Pacific Division of SDA, Korea
Warren Shipton, PhD, Asia-Pacific Adventist University, Thailand
May Tuan-Tucker, PhD, Adventism in China, USA
Co-Events
Delegate may also wish to consider participating in these co-events, which will be held around the same time as the conference:
Delegate may also wish to consider participating in these co-events, which will be held around the same time as the conference:
- Center for Chinese Adventist Heritage (CCAH) Celebration (October 31, 2014): An open research center that houses historical records associated with the Adventist movement in China. A ceremony to celebrate the CCAH initiative will be held at Hong Kong Adventist College . Find out more....
- Post Conference Tour (Nov 3-14, 2014): Footsteps of Adventist Pioneers in China, a 12-day 6-city tour of major tourist attractions in China and selected Adventist landmarks specifically designed for Adventists. Find out more....
Tourism Information for Hong Kong
Those wishing to explore the many exciting tourist attractions in Hong Kong may find useful information from these websites:
Campus Map and Direction
After arriving at Hong Kong International Airport, HKG, you can travel to Hong Kong Adventist College by any of these methods:
Those wishing to explore the many exciting tourist attractions in Hong Kong may find useful information from these websites:
Campus Map and Direction
After arriving at Hong Kong International Airport, HKG, you can travel to Hong Kong Adventist College by any of these methods:
- Taxi: This is the easiest way. Go to the airport taxi stand. The attendants there should be able to speak English. He can help you to get a "Red taxi" and instruct the driver to go to Hong Kong Adventist College, 1111 Clear Water Bay Road, Sai Kung. Cost about HKD 280.
- Bus to Diamond Hill: Take Bus E22 or E21A to Diamond Hill from the Airport, then take Bus 91 at Diamond Hill to Hong Kong Adventist College. There should be the English words "Hong Kong Adventist College" on the bus sign. This will take you to the front gate of the college. Total cost HKD 18+HKD 8.5. Whole journey takes about 2 hours including waiting time.
- Bus to Tseung kwan O: Take bus E22A from Airport to Tseung Kwan O (Hong Sing Garden).. The fare for this segment is HKD 24. At Tseung Kwan O, take "minibus" 103M to Hong Kong Adventist College. Ask driver to drop off at Sam Yook. The fare for the minibus is HKD 8.5.
- Take Trains: We do not recommend this unless you are familiar with the train & MTR system in Hong Kong. You may take Airport Express train to an MRT exchange station, then take MTR to Tseung Kwan O. From there take minibus 103m to Hong Kong Adventist College.
