Shen Zigao Explained

Shen Zigao (; 1895–1982) was an Anglican bishop in China. He was Bishop of Shensi from 1934 to 1947.^{[1] [2]}

Shen Zigao was born in Shanghai, and studied theology and art at St. John's University, Shanghai. He was a pastor at the Nanjing Anglican Church from 1917 to 1934. He also studied at the University of Oxford and the University of Cambridge, and received a Doctor of Theology degree from St. John's in 1934.^[2]

Shen advocated the adaptation of traditional Chinese music and art for use in the church.^[2] His son, Shen Yifan,^[3] became a bishop of the Three-Self Patriotic Movement in 1988.^[4]

Notes and References

1. [Crockford's Clerical Directory]
2. Web site: Shen Zigao . Biographical Dictionary of Chinese Christianity . 9 December 2014.
3. Web site: To Mark the 27th Anniv. Of Bishop Shen Yifan's Death.
4. Web site: China's Protestants get first new bishops since 1955.