Christianity in Shandong

Christianity is a minority religion in Shandong province of China. Christianity in Henan, Christianity in Anhui and Christianity in Jiangsu are other major provincial Christian populations.[1] Cheeloo University is defunct. St. Michael's Cathedral, Qingdao and Sacred Heart Cathedral (Jinan) are churches of European style. Another European-style church is due to be built in Qufu, where Confucius originated.[2] This idea was or is opposed by Confucianist groups.[3] There is official action against house churches. [4]

Roman Catholic dioceses with seat in Shandong

• Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Jinan
• Roman Catholic Diocese of Caozhou
• Roman Catholic Diocese of Qingdao
• Roman Catholic Diocese of Yanggu
• Roman Catholic Diocese of Yantai
• Roman Catholic Diocese of Yanzhou
• Roman Catholic Diocese of Yizhou
• Roman Catholic Diocese of Zhoucun

See also

• List of prisons in Shandong
• Spirit Church

References

1. Atlas of Global Christianity. 1910-2010. Edinburgh University Press, 2009, p. 137
2. http://www.chinapost.com.tw/china/national-news/2010/12/26/285130/Planned-church.htm
3. http://www.chinapost.com.tw/china/national-news/2010/12/26/285130/Planned-church.htm
4. http://docs.house.gov/meetings/FA/FA16/20140522/102256/HHRG-113-FA16-Wstate-FuP-20140522.pdf