The Registration of Ginling College and the Role of Wu Yi-fang, 1925–1930
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<jats:p>This paper examines the role of Wu Yi-fang in the registration process at Ginling College. It explores the initial resistance exhibited by the missionary faculty and the Ginling College Committee toward registration, contrasting it with their subsequent change in attitude following the 1927 Nanking Incident. This incident forced Ginling to adhere to government regulations, appointing Wu Yi-fang as the Chinese president of the college. Through her exceptional negotiation strategies, Wu not only ensured Ginling’s smooth registration and prosperity after the political upheaval but also successfully claimed decision-making authority for herself. This paper argues that Wu’s contributions to Ginling’s registration demonstrate how Christian schools and liberal education played a significant role in nurturing the development of Chinese female leaders and preparing them for leadership roles. Simultaneously, these institutions benefited from the achievements of their graduates.</jats:p>
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Chen, Maria (n.d.). The Registration of Ginling College and the Role of Wu Yi-fang, 1925–1930. Religions, 14(12). pp. 1503–1503. 10.3390/rel14121503 Retrieved from https://hdl.handle.net/10161/31427.
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Maria Chen
PhD Student (New Testament)
My current research interest focuses on the theme of weeping mothers in biblical narratives in dialogue with contemporary Chinese contexts. I am particularly drawn to the speech, silence, and action of mothers who grieve (potential) losses of their children.
Educational Background
Concentrated Master of Arts in Religion (New Testament)
Yale Divinity School, New Haven, CT, USA, 2022–2024
International Summer School German and Theology
The Johannes Gutenberg-University Mainz, Mainz, Germany, Summer 2023
Master of Divinity
The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK), Hong Kong, 2017–2020
Overseas Exchange Program
Yale Divinity School, New Haven, CT, USA, 2018–2019
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