October 2024 marks the third anniversary of ISAC! 

 

Since 2021, the Initiative for the Study of Asian Catholics has emerged as one of the key players in the study of Asian Catholicism. It has generated numerous collaborations, projects, discussions, and events. Together, they create an open platform supporting the development and promotion of social scientific research on Asian Catholics. 

 

Several institutions and about 80 scholars are now involved in these collaborative and multi-centered efforts. New research relating to interfaith families, tourism, Xavierian legacy, ethnic networks, digital humanities, Marian studies, international law, etc. are on their way. To promote cutting-edge scholarship on Asian Catholicism, we are also producing different podcast series, publications, digital collections, and online roundtables. 

 

And overall, more than 2,500 people have already joined one or another event of ISAC. 

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This year, we welcome sociologist of religion Jose Casanova and theologian Peter Phan from Georgetown University for a scholarly tour in four Asian cities (Tokyo, Seoul, Manila, and Singapore). In each city, ISAC and local partners will organize a variety of events. To mark the 3 year anniversary of ISAC, we invite you to attend the hybrid event in Tokyo - Oct, 1st. For the rest of the tour, more information below: 

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TOKYO: Sept. 29 - Oct. 3

Facilitator to contact: Bernardo Brown 

 

Sept. 29th. Closed door event at Tokyo Campus of Reitaku University

15:00 – 17:00 

 

Oct 1st. Hybrid Event at International Christian University 

​Protestant-Catholic Relations in Asia:​​​ From Colonial to Contemporary Times 

13:30 –14:55 (Japan Time)

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Oct. 2nd: Book presentation at Sophia University

Asian Pacific Catholicism and Globalization 
11:00 – 12:30 

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SEOUL: ​Oct. 3 - Oct. 6 

Facilitator to contact: Jieun Han 

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Oct 4th. Public event at Sogang University - Room Paulo 405

Three lectures: Globalization and Catholicism in Asia / Theology of migration in Asia / Populism and religion in the West. 

10:00 – 12:00

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Oct. 4th: Public lecture at the Saegil Church

Challenges of Asian Christianity in an Era of Globalization

14:00 – 17:00 

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Oct. 5th: Meeting at Sogang University - Room Dasan 209B

Korean Sociologists meet with Prof. Casanova and Phan 

10:30 – 12:00

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Late afternoon, meeting of Georgetown Alumni - Contact Kevin Kim:  kevin.hs.kimATgmail.com

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MANILA: Oct.6 - Oct. 9 ​

Facilitator to contact: Bubbles Asor

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Oct. 7th: A Public Lecture at De La Salle University Manila (Room 508 Yuchengco Building) Asian Pacific Catholicism and Globalization. Historical Perspectives and Contemporary Challenges
14:00 – 17:00

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Oct. 8th: A Public lecture and Dialogue at the University of Santo Thomas Manila. SALIKSIKAN 2024: Engaging with Theology for a More Critical Social Scientific Study of Religion?
14:00 – 16:00

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SINGAPORE: Oct. 9 - Oct 12

Facilitator to contact: Michel Chambon

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Oct. 10 Closed door event at the Trinity Theological College. 

Dialogues Between Sociology and Theology: An Autobiographical Reflection

11:00 – 12:30 

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Oct. 10 Hybrid Seminar at the Asia Research Institute, National University of Singapore

Asian Pacific Christianity and Globalization: Historical Perspectives and Contemporary Challenges

16:00 – 17:30 (Singapore Time)

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Oct. 11 Lecture at the Asia Research Institute - NUS: REGISTER HERE

Doing Theology in and for Asia: Contemporary Challenges for the Catholic Church of  Asia  - A conversation with Peter Phan  16:00 - 18:00

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​These various events will often discuss this co-edited work:​​

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​Please note that for each of these cities, Alumni of Georgetown University will be invited to a private event with Prof. Casanova and Phan. For more details, please contact Renee Gallant at rg457@georgetown.edu 

 

ISAC welcomes every contribution and piece of support: 

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