Background
Mr. Li was born in Jiangsu, China, in 1886.
Mr. Li was born in Jiangsu, China, in 1886.
Li Han-ta graduated from the University of Nanjing in 1912, and the Nanjing Theological Seminary in 1916. In 1922 he graduated from the School of Theology of Boston University, with Bachelor of Sacred Theology degree, and in 1923 from Drew Theological Seminary with Master of Theology degree.
Mr. Li was appointed to the pastorate of Methodist Episcopal Church, Wuhu, Anhui. While at Drew, he served as the Chinese secretary in the Board of Foreign Missions, New York City. Li Han-ta was appointed to the pastorate of Central Methodist Episcopal Church since 1923. In 1927 he resumed his office as a superintendent of Ling Wan District of the Methodist Episcopal Church. He was elected delegate to the General Conference which was held in Kansas City in November, 1928. Mr. Li was a delegate to the Eastern Asia Central Conference three or four times. He was elected to the presidency of Nanjing Theological Seminary in 1931. In 1932 Mr. Li was again elected delegate to the General Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church which was held in Atlantic City, N.J.