John Barwick

Research Associate

John Barwick has completed his Ph.D. in Modern Chinese History, with a dissertation on the vital role played by Protestant elites in the modernization of China in the first part of the 20thy century. He plans to continue his research and writing, as well as to build relationships with Chinese scholars in the Boston area.

John did his undergraduate work at the University of Chicago in East Asian Studies, focusing on China and on learning Mandarin. Following graduation, he spent two years in Hong Kong studying Christianity in China and editing a weekly publication on the Church and Chinese society. Subsequently, he did further Mandarin study in Taiwan, after which he enrolled at China Evangelical Seminary in Taipei, where he completed a Master of Divinity degree. John's interests include the role of religion in modern societies and promoting constructive engagement with a rising China. He is married to Dr. Jia Panle, who teaches at M.I.T.