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Research Interests


My current research interest focuses on the theme of weeping mothers in biblical narratives in dialogue with contemporary Chinese contexts. I am particularly drawn to the speech, silence, and action of mothers who grieve (potential) losses of their children.

Fellowships, Gifts, and Supported Research


Abraham Johannes Malherbe Fellowship · May 20, 2024 Awarded by: Yale University The Abraham Johannes Malherbe Fellowship was endowed to support doctoral study in New Testament and Early Church History. Awarded solely on the basis of academic excellence, the fellowship is awarded annually to that M.A.R. or M.Div. graduate of YDS who has the most outstanding preparation in Greek and/or Latin and has been admitted to a doctoral program in New Testament or Early Church History at Yale or another university. The fellowship is intended not to be a contribution toward the tuition of the doctoral program but to enrich the student’s educational experience.
Grant for the 8th International Summer School German (and) Theology · 2023 Awarded by: The Johannes Gutenberg-University Mainz, Mainz, Germany
The Archaia Program for the Study of Ancient and Premodern Cultures and Societies Summer Fellowship · 2023 Awarded by: Yale University
Student Conference Participation Fund · 2022 Awarded by: Yale Divinity School