Dr. Denise Austin – GradDipA, Cert IV T&A, Phd, BA (Hons 1), BMiss, DipChrisMin
Academic Director, Queensland
Denise is a member of the School of Christian Studies.
Currently Teaching
HIS101 - History of Christianity: Framework and Functions • HIS206 - World Religions: An historical overview • HIS208 - History of Christian Missions • HIS210 - Renewal Movements in Christianity.
Research Interests
- Oral history
- The Indigenisation of the church in modern China
- The 65-year history of Alphacrucis College
Academic Qualifications
2010
GradDipA (Sydney College of Divinity)
2007
Cert IV T&A (Training Australia Unlimited)
2004
Phd (University of Queensland)
Dissertation Title Kingdom-Minded People: Christian Identity and the Contributions of Chinese Business Christians
2000
BA (Hons 1) (University of Queensland)
Dissertation Title Going the Second Mile: The Spirit of Chinese Christian Philanthropy
1993
BMiss (Jubilee International Theological Institute)
1989
DipChrisMin (Rhema Bible College)
Selected Publications
Book — Published in 2011
Citation:
“Kingdom-Minded” People: Christian Identity and the Contributions of Chinese Business Christians
Extract: During the early twentieth century in China, a number of key economic leaders converted to Christianity. Whilst strongly influenced by cultural heritage, powerful modernising forces and tumultuous political changes, the new Christian identity inculcated by Protestant missionaries motivated these entrepreneurs to modify their business practices, improve their social environment and extend the influence of Christianity. Protestant and Catholic sojourners likewise made significant contributions into their adopted communities. With unprecedented economic growth in China today, a fascinating contemporary parallel can be seen, particularly through the influence of Pentecostal, charismatic and evangelical training. Previous research has explored the emergence of the urban Christian élite in modern China. However, this systematic study provides new understanding of how Christian identity motivates Chinese business Christians toward economic, social and religious contribution. Read more here… (external link)
Book Chapter — Published in 2011
Citation:
“A ‘Model’ Cooperative Effort: The Salvation Army during the Sino-Japanese War” in Baptism by Fire: The Chinese Church during the Sino-Japanese War, 1937-1945 (Hong Kong: Alliance Bible Seminary).
Conference Paper — Published in 2011
Citation:
“Christianity with Chinese Characteristics: The Indigenisation of Chinese Christian Literature”, ANZATS/ANZSTS Conference: ‘Found in Translation: Bible, worship, mission’ (University of Sydney).
Conference Paper — Published in 2011
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“How the Gospel is Good News for Women”, Gospelizers Conference (Crossway College, Brisbane).
Book Chapter — Published in 2010
Citation:
“The Impact of Traditional Chinese Religions on the Social Justice Orientations in Chinese Christians” in International Advances in Education:Global Initiatives for Equity and Social Justice, Volume 6 – Religion and Spirituality, Martin Dowson and Stuart Devenish, eds (Charlotte NC:Information Age Publishing).
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Journal Article — Published in 2009
Citation:
‘“The Scroll Thus Far Unrolled”: Kenneth Scott Latourette’s Model for a Christian Historiography’ in Australian Journal of Mission Studies, 3, 2: 39-47.
Conference Paper — Published in 2009
Citation:
“A model for war relief efforts: the Salvation Army during the Sino-Japanese War (1937-1945)”, “Chinese Church and the Sino- Japanese War, 1937-1945”: VI International Conference on the History of Christianity in Modern China (Modern History Research Centre of Hong Kong Baptist University and the Christianity and Chinese Culture Research Centre of Alliance Bible Seminary), Hong Kong Baptist University.
Book — Published in 2009
Citation:
The Man from Little River: The story of George McArdle (Sydney:Ark House Publishing).
Conference Paper — Published in 2009
Citation:
'”Prophetic Imagination”: The legacy of Alan Boddy (1947-2005) to Pentecostalism in Australia and Asia’, Pentecostal and Charismatic Bible Colleges Conference 2009, Citipointe, Brisbane.
Conference Paper — Published in 2008
Citation:
“The Scroll Thus Far Unrolled:Kenneth Scott Latourette’s Model for a Christian Historiography”, Christian Mission in the Public Square Conference, CharlesSturt University, Canberra
Conference Paper — Published in 2005
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“The contributions of Chinese business Christians in Australia’ at the History in the Making Workshop, University of Queensland, Brisbane.
Book Chapter — Published in 2004
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“Of which I was part:Pastor Ron Woolley, Australia” in Teaching the Trush in Dynamic Times:Australia, Japan, Korea, Pakistan,Wanda Bigham, Graham Leo and Won Sul Lee, eds (Seoul:Asia-Pacific Federation of Christian Schools).
Conference Paper — Published in 2004
Citation:
“Seeking first the kingdom of God:The contributions of Chinese business Christians”,The15th Biennial Conference of the Asian Studies Association of Australia, Canberra Convention Centre.
Book Chapter — Published in 2004
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“Citizens of Heaven:Overseas Chinese Christians during Australian Federation” in After the Rush:Regulation, participation and Chinese communities in Australia 1860-1940,Sophie Couchman, John Fitzgerald and Paul Macgregor, eds (Fitzroy, VIC:Otherland).
Conference Paper — Published in 2003
Citation:
“Kingdom-minded people:The contributions of Chinese business Christians to Hong Kong during the early twentieth century” at the Third Symposium on the History of Christianity in Modern China, Hong Kong Baptist University.
Book Review — Published in 2003
Citation:
“China and Christianity:Burdened past, hopeful future – book review”, Asian Studies Review
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Book — Published in 2002
Citation:
From Pasture to Pastorate:The history of MorningsideUniting Church 1902-2002(Brisbane:Morningside Uniting Church).
Book — Published in 2001
Citation:
Assistant Editor - Our Federation:Brisbane heritage trail 1901(Brisbane:Brisbane History Group).
Book Review — Published in 2001
Citation:
“Christianity made in Japan:A study of indigenous movements – book review”, Asian Studies Review, 25, 2
Book Review — Published in 2000
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“Christianity in China:From the eighteenth century to the present – book review”, China Quarterly, 164
Journal Article — Published in 2000
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“International workshop:Industrial relations in East Asia”, Chinese Business History, 10, 2 (Fall 2000) (Cornell University East Asia Program).
Conference Paper — Published in 2000
Citation:
“The role of networking among the Chinese community in Australia”, Workshop on the Chinese in Australian and New Zealand History, University of New South Wales, Sydney
Journal Article — Published in 1998
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‘Chinese business networks’ in Chinese Business History, 8, 2 (Fall 1998) (Cornell University East Asia Program).
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