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Anthony Clark is a Professor of Chinese history at Whitworth University, specializing in Sino-Western cultural exchange during the Qing and Republican eras (1644-1940s). He holds the Edward B. Lindaman Endowed Chair since 2015 and has been recognized as a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society (2021) and Royal Asiatic Society (2024). His research focuses on religious interactions between China and the West, including Catholic missionary activities, Chinese historiography, and the representation of cultural encounters.
Clark earned his Ph.D. and B.A. from the University of Oregon, Eugene. His work spans monographs, edited volumes, and journal articles addressing topics like the Boxer Uprising, Jesuit cartography, and Buddhist-Christian dialogue. He teaches courses on Asian history, Buddhism, and the history of Christianity in Asia. Notable publications include *China Gothic: The Bishop of Beijing and His Cathedral* (2019) and *Heaven in Conflict: Franciscans and the Boxer Uprising in Shanxi* (2015).
His scholarship emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches, blending historical analysis with textual critique. Recent research explores how cultural re-presentation shaped China’s transition from empire to modern state. Clark’s articles frequently appear in journals like *The Merton Annual*, *Frontiers of History in China*, and *Vincentian Heritage*.
Clark has received grants supporting archival work in China and Europe. His fieldwork includes studies of Shanxi Catholic villages and interviews with religious figures in Hebei and Beijing. He collaborates with institutions such as the Hong Kong University Press and the Palgrave Macmillan imprint.
