중국천주교의 사제 양성교육 ― 종교교육 현황을 통해 본 중국 천주교의 미래

Abstract

China’s religious school education is thoroughly reflected in the state’s ideology. At the same time, it reflects the religious reality unique to China. Therefore, examining the status of religious education in China is one of the most rational and effective ways to predict the current status and future of Chinese religion. This study examines the characteristics of Chinese Catholic priest training education focusing on the licensing process and admission requirements of Chinese religious schools, and the interdisciplinary system and curriculum of religious schools. Catholicism in China has long been cut off from the Vatican. However, Catholicism in China basically follows the principles of the Catholic Bonded Church. Therefore, the Chinese Catholic priest training curriculum does not appear to be significantly different from that of other countries around the world. However, it has the following characteristics according to China’s special situation toward socialism. First, the involvement of national government agencies in the establishment process and operation of religious schools is extensive and influential. Second, although the curriculum maintains the universal curriculum, education in the area of ​​Chinese philosophy and thought is being strengthened according to the Chinese government’s policy of religious-sinicization. In conclusion, the characteristics of Chinese Catholic religious education can be found in the fact that various devices are prepared to implement socialist religious policies from the establishment of educational institutions to the contents of education. It remains to be seen what practical effects this device will have.