Master Dissertation of Suzhou University of Science and Technology The Research on the Christian Charity Career in the Modern Times of Suzhou (18501937) Master Candidate:Wu Xiaodi Supervisor:Professor Yuan Chengliang Major:Specialized History Suzhou University of Science and Technology College of Humanities June,2014

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Abstract In the propagation process of Christianity in Suzhou, the Christian charity career in Suzhou also obtained long-term development. It covered medical service,education, social relief and social reforms and so on.the main measures were creating the church schools and hospitals,social customs reform,emancipation of women and some other aspects.compared with traditional charity, the Christian charity career in modern times of Suzhou had distinct characteristics,such as strong utilitarian, new concept of charity,multiple sources of funding,a wide range of business and good implementation effects.christian charity promoted the development and reform of the Suzhou social aspects.firstly,it brought the new concept of charity;secondly,it promoted the development of modern education in Suzhou;Thirdly,it made up for the lack of Suzhou modern medical;fourthly, it relieved the stress in modern times of Suzhou society; lastly, it promoted the social atmosphere. The charity career of Christianity in Suzhou not only has important meanings in the modern history of China but also has wide and deep influences.to some extent,the charity career of Christianity in modern times of Suzhou is a comprehensive and extensive career. It changed the traditional charity methods and had great influence on all aspects in Suzhou. The research on Suzhou modern Christian charity, not only help us to change the traditional prejudices about Christian and missionary, but also be conducive to the research on Chinese Christian and religious.at the same time,the research can provide some references and advice. Key words: modern times, Suzhou, Christian, charity career II

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