October 2024 marks the third anniversary of ISAC as a research consortium! 

 

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 studies of contemporary Asian Catholics. 

 

Several institutions and about 70 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 2,000 people have already joined one or another event of ISAC. 

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This year, we have the honor to welcome sociologist of religion Jose Casanova and theologian Peter Phan from Georgetown University for a scholarly tour through four Asian cities where ISAC will organize a variety of events. We invite you to attend the hybrid event in Tokyo - Oct, 1st - to mark ISAC anniversary. More information below: 

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TOKYO: Sept. 29 - Oct. 3

Facilitator: Bernardo Brown 

 

Sept. 29th. Tokyo Campus of Reitau University

15:00 - 19:00 

 

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: Jieun Han 

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Oct 4th. Public event at Sogang University 

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

9:30 to 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 to 17:00 

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Oct. 5th: Public meeting at Sogang University

Korean Sociologists meet with Prof. Casanova and Phan 

10:30 – 12

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MANILA: Oct.6 - Oct. 9 ​

Facilitator: Bubbles Assor

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Oct. 7th: Public lecture at De La Salle University 

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Oct. 8th: Public lecture at Ateneo de Manila 

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SINGAPORE: Oct. 9 - Oct 12

Facilitator: 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 Closed door event at the Catholic Theological Institute of Singapore

Reform of the Papacy: Ecumenical Dialogue in Asia in the Light of “The Bishop of Rome". 

16:00 - 18:00

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​These various events will often be in relation to their most recent 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 for 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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