Integration and Adaptation: The Educational Exploration of Christian Schools in Dengzhou, 1864-1904
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The educational exploration of Christian missionary schools in modern China is an important topic of Chinese educational history, while there is a scarcity of in-depth research regarding the specific areas and influences of missionary schools. As established since the late 19th century, the missionary schools in Dengzhou of Shandong contributed to the emergence and development stage of the modernisation efforts in the educational and social dimensions of China. By involving the collection of primary and secondary historical materials from archives and libraries in Shandong, this study analyses the literature of Christian schools in Dengzhou from 1864 to 1904, a critical period marked by significant socio-political and cultural transformations in China. The missionary schools in Dengzhou played a crucial role in the modernisation of Chinese education, introducing new knowledge, and promoting social reforms. By examining first-hand and second-hand sources, this paper provides a comprehensive analysis of how Christian educational institutions in Dengzhou navigated challenges and contributed to the broader modernisation efforts in late Qing China. The curriculum and pedagogical approaches of the missionary schools also showed the integration of western educational principles with local traditions of China and showed their impact on the educational and social transitions of local society.
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