About
Ryan Dunch is a Professor in the Department of History, Classics, and Religion at the University of Alberta's Faculty of Arts. His research focuses on Chinese Christianity, missionary history, and the intersection of religion with modernization and cultural identity in China. He leads the Bibliographic Database of Chinese Christian Publications, 1800-1911 and contributes to digital resources for Asian Studies. Courses taught include HIST 609: Directed Study for thesis-based M.A. students.
His work explores topics such as Protestant women's conversion narratives, missionary education systems, and the adaptation of Christianity under socialism. Key themes include cultural hybridization, indigenous religious practices, and the global-local dynamics of Christian missions. Recent articles analyze contemporary Protestant communities in China and historical case studies like Fujian revolutionaries and Fuzhou's religious networks.
No scientific awards are listed. Advising and grants are not detailed in the provided text, though his research projects suggest active involvement in academic collaborations. He is affiliated with the Faculty of Arts and contributes to interdisciplinary initiatives in Asian Studies.
