Michele Ferrero (priest)
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Michele Ferrero is a Catholic priest, born in Cuneo
, Italy
, Salesian of Don Bosco, Professor of Moral Theology
and Classics, graduated from Taipei Fu Jen Catholic University(R.O.C.). Faculty of Theology. He is author of books and articles about Taiwan
, China
and moral theology. He holds a doctoral degree in theology
and a degree in Classics ("Laurea in Lettere Classiche") from the State University of Torino (Italy). He has served in Taiwan
, Hong Kong
, Shanghai
, Turin, Italy and Jerusalem. He is the author of "The cultivation of virtue in Matteo Ricci
's 'The true meaning of the Lord of Heaven'"(Fu Jen Catholic University
Press, Taipei, 2004), an important study on moral issues common to the Christian and the Confucian traditions.
He is currently teaching Latin and Western Classics at Beijing Foreign Studies University
. He works as Foreign Expert in Latin at the National Research Centre of Overseas Sinology of Beijing Foreign Studies University
.
His latest books are "Il Cardinale Zen. Rosso Speranza" (Torino, Elledici, 2007); "Tuo padre ed io ti cercavamo" (with R. Spataro, Jerusalem, Latin Patriarchate Printing Press, 2007); “Saint Paul educator to faith and love” (with R. Spataro, Latin Patriarchate Printing Press, Jerusalem, 2008)
Among his other pubblications are “Il prato dell’arcobaleno”(Torino: LDC, 1991);“Dalla Selecta ex Christianis Latinis Scriptoribus di don Bosco alla “Corona Patrum” della SEI”, in: G. PROVERBIO (ed.), “Dum Docent Discunt. Per una Didattica delle Lingue Classiche”, Patron, Bologna, 2000; “Grano e riso”(Cuneo: Primalpe, 2002);“Ira e sacrificio nel Confucianesimo”, in: M. MARIN – M. MANTOVANI, Ira e sacrificio : negazione del divino e dell'umano? LAS, Rome, 2004; "Education in Confucianism
", in: C. DESBOUTS - M. MANTOVANI, "Didattica delle scienze", Libreria Editrice Vaticana, Roma, 2010.
“Matteo Ricci, Cicerone e il concetto di «rito» nel confucianesimo”, in: Rivista liturgica 97, no. 2 (mar/apr 2010)
“The extraordinary experience of priesthood of Father Matteo Ricci (1552-1610)”, in: CAPUTA G. – FOX J., “Priests of Christ in the Church for the World”, Studium Theologicum Salesianum, Jerusalem, 2010.
“Chinese Classics in Matteo Ricci’s 天主实义 and its reception in Korea”, in: KOREA UNIVERSITY, “Chinese Classics and the culture of East Asia” (中国古代文化和东Asia, the book is in Korean, Chinese and English), Korea University Press, 2010.
His articles have appeared on periodicals of the following institutions: Salesian University, Rome; Fudan University
(“Religion, Ethics, Moral Concern”, 2003), Shanghai, Holy Spirit Seminary, Hong Kong (“Ching Feng”); Seminary of Torino (“Archivio Teologico Torinese).
Cuneo
Cuneo is a city and comune in Piedmont, Northern Italy, the capital of the province of Cuneo, the third largest of Italy’s provinces by area...
, Italy
Italy
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, Salesian of Don Bosco, Professor of Moral Theology
Moral theology
Moral theology is a systematic theological treatment of Christian ethics. It is usually taught on Divinity faculties as a part of the basic curriculum.- External links :*...
and Classics, graduated from Taipei Fu Jen Catholic University(R.O.C.). Faculty of Theology. He is author of books and articles about Taiwan
Taiwan
Taiwan , also known, especially in the past, as Formosa , is the largest island of the same-named island group of East Asia in the western Pacific Ocean and located off the southeastern coast of mainland China. The island forms over 99% of the current territory of the Republic of China following...
, China
China
Chinese civilization may refer to:* China for more general discussion of the country.* Chinese culture* Greater China, the transnational community of ethnic Chinese.* History of China* Sinosphere, the area historically affected by Chinese culture...
and moral theology. He holds a doctoral degree in theology
Theology
Theology is the systematic and rational study of religion and its influences and of the nature of religious truths, or the learned profession acquired by completing specialized training in religious studies, usually at a university or school of divinity or seminary.-Definition:Augustine of Hippo...
and a degree in Classics ("Laurea in Lettere Classiche") from the State University of Torino (Italy). He has served in Taiwan
Taiwan
Taiwan , also known, especially in the past, as Formosa , is the largest island of the same-named island group of East Asia in the western Pacific Ocean and located off the southeastern coast of mainland China. The island forms over 99% of the current territory of the Republic of China following...
, Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
, Shanghai
Shanghai
Shanghai is the largest city by population in China and the largest city proper in the world. It is one of the four province-level municipalities in the People's Republic of China, with a total population of over 23 million as of 2010...
, Turin, Italy and Jerusalem. He is the author of "The cultivation of virtue in Matteo Ricci
Matteo Ricci
Matteo Ricci, SJ was an Italian Jesuit priest, and one of the founding figures of the Jesuit China Mission, as it existed in the 17th-18th centuries. His current title is Servant of God....
's 'The true meaning of the Lord of Heaven'"(Fu Jen Catholic University
Fu Jen Catholic University
Fu Jen Catholic University is a co-educational Catholic university located in Xinzhuang District, New Taipei City, Republic of China...
Press, Taipei, 2004), an important study on moral issues common to the Christian and the Confucian traditions.
He is currently teaching Latin and Western Classics at Beijing Foreign Studies University
Beijing Foreign Studies University
Beijing Foreign Studies University is the best foreign language and international studies university in China, often named "the cradle of diplomats" in the country.It is located in Weigongcun, Beijing, People's Republic of China...
. He works as Foreign Expert in Latin at the National Research Centre of Overseas Sinology of Beijing Foreign Studies University
Beijing Foreign Studies University
Beijing Foreign Studies University is the best foreign language and international studies university in China, often named "the cradle of diplomats" in the country.It is located in Weigongcun, Beijing, People's Republic of China...
.
His latest books are "Il Cardinale Zen. Rosso Speranza" (Torino, Elledici, 2007); "Tuo padre ed io ti cercavamo" (with R. Spataro, Jerusalem, Latin Patriarchate Printing Press, 2007); “Saint Paul educator to faith and love” (with R. Spataro, Latin Patriarchate Printing Press, Jerusalem, 2008)
Among his other pubblications are “Il prato dell’arcobaleno”(Torino: LDC, 1991);“Dalla Selecta ex Christianis Latinis Scriptoribus di don Bosco alla “Corona Patrum” della SEI”, in: G. PROVERBIO (ed.), “Dum Docent Discunt. Per una Didattica delle Lingue Classiche”, Patron, Bologna, 2000; “Grano e riso”(Cuneo: Primalpe, 2002);“Ira e sacrificio nel Confucianesimo”, in: M. MARIN – M. MANTOVANI, Ira e sacrificio : negazione del divino e dell'umano? LAS, Rome, 2004; "Education in Confucianism
Confucianism
Confucianism is a Chinese ethical and philosophical system developed from the teachings of the Chinese philosopher Confucius . Confucianism originated as an "ethical-sociopolitical teaching" during the Spring and Autumn Period, but later developed metaphysical and cosmological elements in the Han...
", in: C. DESBOUTS - M. MANTOVANI, "Didattica delle scienze", Libreria Editrice Vaticana, Roma, 2010.
“Matteo Ricci, Cicerone e il concetto di «rito» nel confucianesimo”, in: Rivista liturgica 97, no. 2 (mar/apr 2010)
“The extraordinary experience of priesthood of Father Matteo Ricci (1552-1610)”, in: CAPUTA G. – FOX J., “Priests of Christ in the Church for the World”, Studium Theologicum Salesianum, Jerusalem, 2010.
“Chinese Classics in Matteo Ricci’s 天主实义 and its reception in Korea”, in: KOREA UNIVERSITY, “Chinese Classics and the culture of East Asia” (中国古代文化和东Asia, the book is in Korean, Chinese and English), Korea University Press, 2010.
His articles have appeared on periodicals of the following institutions: Salesian University, Rome; Fudan University
Fudan University
Fudan University , located in Shanghai, is one of the oldest and most selective universities in China, and is a member of the C9 League. Its institutional predecessor was founded in 1905, shortly before the end of China's imperial Qing dynasty...
(“Religion, Ethics, Moral Concern”, 2003), Shanghai, Holy Spirit Seminary, Hong Kong (“Ching Feng”); Seminary of Torino (“Archivio Teologico Torinese).