Dr. Gillian Chu, an alumnus of the UCSIA Summer School in 2019, has recently made significant strides in her academic career. Dr. Chu was awarded a prestigious fellowship at the University of Birmingham, where she will further her research in the field of religion and theology. This fellowship recognizes her academic achievements and potential as a rising scholar in her field, allowing her to continue her important work at a leading international institution.
Dr. Chu also received the Best Doctoral Thesis Award from Rev. Dr. Lien-Hwa Chow Memorial Foundation for her outstanding dissertation. This accolade highlights the exceptional quality of her research, particularly in areas exploring the intersection of religion, technology, and society.
Adding to her list of accomplishments, Dr. Chu recently published an article titled Delta Movement: Hong Kong’s Lay Theologies in the Making, Digitally. The piece, featured by the African Association for the Study of Religions, delves into the evolving role of digital platforms in shaping lay theological movements in Hong Kong, offering fresh insights into the religious landscape in the digital age.
Dr. Gillian Chu is currently an Assistant Professor at Hong Kong Baptist University. Her achievements demonstrate her continued contributions to the academic study of religion, and she remains an inspiring figure within the UCSIA community.