Chloe Starr

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Professor of Asian Christianity and Theology
203-432-1424
Address: 
409 Prospect St, S-209, New Haven, CT 06511
Areas of interest : 
Asian Theology; Chinese Literature and Theology; Chinese Christian Scriptures
Region: 
China, Transregional, Southeast Asia

Courses

REL 616

Introduction to East Asian Theologies

This course introduces a range of theological themes and key thinkers in twentieth- and twenty-first century Japan, Taiwan, and Korea. It surveys different theological movements within these countries (such as “homeland theology,” Minjung theology, the “no-church” movement, etc.) and encourages a critical response to the challenges that these theologies raise for Christians in Asia and elsewhere. The course considers contextualization and inculturation debates in each of these societies, as well as regional responses to Christianity. We read primary texts in English, with background reading for context, and students are encouraged to develop their own responses to the authors and their thought (e.g., students may submit theological reflections to count toward their grade).

Term: Fall 2023
Day/Time: M 1:30 PM - 3:20 PM
REL 983

China Mission

The Day Missions Collection at YDS is one of the strongest mission collections in the world, comprising about one third of the Divinity Library’s 600,000 volumes—and it is also the central repository in the United States for China-related mission papers. This course offers students the opportunity to complete an original research project in the library relating to mission in China, utilizing manuscript, microform, and monograph materials from the collections. For the first six weeks, we read intensively in mission history, theory, and practice, schematized through mission narratives. The next four weeks are “library lab” time: supervised reading time in special collection and archive materials within the library; and reading into and developing projects while help is on hand for deciphering handwriting, providing reference tools, etc. The final two weeks are dedicated to research presentations and evaluation, with each student offering findings to the class in their chosen media.

Term: Spring 2024
Day/Time: T 1:30 PM - 3:20 PM