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Raissa DE GRUTTOLA is a fixed-term Researcher in the Department of Asian and North African Studies at Ca' Foscari University of Venice, where she conducts research under the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR) on cultural resources for sustainable tourism. Her academic focus lies at the intersection of religious studies, Sinology, and cultural history, particularly in the context of Christianity in China.
Her research interests include:
- The translation of the Bible into Chinese
- The role of Franciscans and Jesuits in China
- The thought of Simone Weil in relation to China
- Chinese Catholic communities in Italy
- The legacy of Marco Polo
- Religious and cultural mediation between East and West
Her recent scholarly output centers on comparative analyses of Chinese biblical versions, such as the Union Version and the Sigao Bible, and explores how religious texts were adapted within Chinese cultural and theological contexts. These works reflect a deep engagement with translation theory, missionary history, and indigenous religious identity formation.
She has obtained the National Scientific Qualification for the position of Associate Professor in Cultures of Central and Eastern Asia, affirming her standing in the Italian academic system.
Raissa DE GRUTTOLA actively contributes to the academic community through:
- Service on the scientific committee of the journal La Nottola di Minerva
- Participation in the international research group China Historical Christian Database at Boston University
- Peer reviewing for journals including Religions, Antonianum, and Orientis Aura
- Teaching Chinese language and culture at both undergraduate and graduate levels
She has previously held research fellowships at the University of Perugia and taught at the University of Enna "Kore", demonstrating a sustained commitment to higher education and research in Asian studies.
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