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FRIENDS OF RICCI - Special Programs

Malatesta Scholarship - This special scholarship was established in memory of Rev. Edward J. Malatesta, S.J., founding director of the Ricci Institute, in honor of his contributions to Chinese-Western cultural exchange. The scholarship provides qualified candidates financial assistance to further their research and professional training in history, theology, art, and cross-cultural studies.

Publication Fund - The Ricci Institute regularly produces publications on language, art, history, religion, biography, and conference proceedings relating to the study of Chinese-Western cultural history and Christianity in China. Languages for such publications include English, Chinese, and French.

Chinese Library Fund - Considered one of the best resources of its kind, the Ricci Institute Library contains over 80,000 items, focusing on the history of the Ming and Qing dynasties. Holdings are principally in Chinese, with related items on Christianity in China in Portuguese, French, Italian, English, Japanese, and Korean.

Ricci Research Award - The Ricci Institute plans to establish a research award to promote the study of Christianity in China through publications. Special attention will be given to research in theology, history, art, science, and archival studies. Awards will be given to scholars who publish papers in academic and professional journals or for books. The criterion for the award is outstanding and original research work in the above subject areas.

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Last updated: 22 August, 2007