In the handbook of Christian Colleges and Universities prepared for the conference now taking place, general summary is made of the higher Christian schools in China, In the leading article a statement made of the extent and nature of Christian education in China, in the course of which the following important statement. appears:
"The outstanding problem nov before the Christian colleges is the altitude that should be taken toward the offer of the Ministry of Edueution to recognize Christi institutions on certain conditions. There is no doubt that it is both right and desirable to secure such, a-relation with the public edueational authorities. There is question whether the present conditions for recognition may inter-fore in some measure with the religious activities of the colleges, It is hoped that this difieulty, if it exists; can be removed. If Christian colleges have a special contribution to make toward educa. tion in general, it is particularly in the region of character form: tion, and especially in the part which the Christian religion plays the development of that trustworthy chitraster that produces the finest type of, citizenship, Granted Seéedom from unnecessary rest! ions in this, their unique function, the Christian colleges will welcome that measttre of control and direction of Policy" by.' government authorities which registration wilh involve; assured! "that their con. Ainued service "t6 the: youth" of hina wi We ited "in' thie torevas: in the past by student Sbantenth ad -ty edyaationdliets:*)
The last session ended Tuesday at the Shanghai Christ. jan College at Yangtszepoo, Al though no resolutions were passed, the most important subject which came before the 170 Chinese and foreign: educators gathered the Conference the registration' of the Christian' schools with the Ministry of Education.
The. Chinese members. of the conference were practically unanimous in their statements that Christian schools ought to have a closer and. more direct contact with the Ministry of Education and the gén-eral-educational trend of the country! ""There were, however, suggestions onthe other side of thei, question, some of the foreigners Suggesting "that although they Strongly' support the proposal the registration of Christian schools with the Ministry they feel that present conditions in the coun-guarantees there will be no interference with Chri jan teachings, Another question which many: members of the" conference were interested in was the use of the English: Ienguage in the schools Most of those present favoured a more extensive use of Chinese, with Jess emphasis on English, Dr. T. T. Lew of Yenching, however, sug. gested that Chinese should teach in the Chinese language, while for-it English. In that way each man would-use the Tanguage he knows best and the student would profit by being taught two Tanguages was. also stated that the superior Englisn courses in Christian schools make those schools popular with Chinese students, The following officers were elected for the next two yes President Dr, F.C. Yen of President: Dr. J. Leighton Stuart of Yenching, Treasurer: The Rev. M. H. Throop. of St. John's University, Recording Secretar; Chu of Canton Chri General Secretary: Cressy,
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