PASCHKE Marc (AREA): The Japanese YMCA in Soul, 1908–1945
As part of my dissertation, this project focuses on the Japanese YMCA in Sôul from its establishment in 1908 until its forced shut-down in 1945.
This introduction is meant to present a glimpse into its establishment, development, and aims through showcasing primary sources: As an outstretch of the Japanese YMCA into colonial Korea, this YMCA makes for a fascinating study in regards to the relation between the governmentand a Christian youth organization, as well as its relation to the branch of the YMCA in Korea.
Especially during later times of the colonial era in Korea, many Japanese Christians were divided into supporters and critics of the imperial enterprise of Japan, it will be interesting to see where this YMCA integrates and in what way it might have been influenced by the colonial environment.
Date: 9 December 2020, 12–1 PM sharp
https://www.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/oaw/de/mittagsforum.shtml
The lunch forum of the Faculty of East Asian Studies at the Ruhr University Bochum takes place from 12 to 1 PM sharp via Zoom. Participation is open to all interested parties.
If you are interested, please send a short e-mail with the subject “Anmeldung zum Mittagsforum” and the text “Teilnahme” + your name to ostasienwissenschaftliches-mittagsforum@ruhr-uni-bochum.de to receive a short notification with the Zoom access link before each lecture. The lunch forum will take place during the lunch break. Eating and drinking during the presentations is permitted and encouraged. If you have any questions or comments, please contact Anna-Maria Rau: Anna-Maria.Rau@rub.de