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Study of Asian Catholics
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ISAC is an international research consortium strengthening social scientific research on Asian Catholics in contemporary societies.

www.isac-research.org

Hosted by the Asia Research Institute, National University of Singapore.
A very unique opportunity for Graduate Students ari.nus.edu.sg/events/21st-...
November 24, 2025 at 9:37 AM
We opened today our 3-day online workshop on Asian Catholics in International Relations. 3 papers to grasp the scope & depth of our conversation. Congratulations to our 3 speakers and discussant. We continue tomorrow with panel 2 on the Sino-Japanese question www.isac-research.org/internationa...
November 11, 2025 at 1:30 PM
TOMORROW, Nov. 11th, we start our 3-day online workshop on Asian Catholics in International relations. 4 panels, 14 research papers, and a very promising time for deeper research on Asian Catholics & political science. Full program & Registration 👉 www.isac-research.org/internationa...
November 10, 2025 at 4:50 AM
A first and rich day discussing Christian museums in South Korea, Japan, the Philippines Singapore, India and Argentina.
November 6, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Join us tomorrow & the day after tomorrow for our workshop in Tokyo on Missionary museums. 10 fascinating papers on Asia & Latin America to rethink how narratives are materialised. More information www.isac-research.org/missionarymu...
November 5, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Our November Newsletter is out. With 2 workshops and more, busy month for ISAC. Check it out. isac-research.org/so/c3Pekxskg...
November Newsletter
Once again, the Initiative for the Study of Asian Catholics is pleased to share its latest updates. With two workshops and several other events lined up, November 2025 promises to be a busy and exciti...
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November 1, 2025 at 1:00 AM
1 keynote, 8 research papers and 2 sessions in bahasa Indonesia on Tourism & Catholicism - a very intense day today!
September 18, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Opening ceremony of our conference "Questioning Tourism" ar the Catholic University of Sauntu Paulus, Ruteng - Central Indonesia. As the Church challenges and questions practices surrounding migration, mining, and education, what does the church do and bring when it comes to tourism in Asia?
September 17, 2025 at 11:31 PM
To mark the 4th anniversary of ISAC on Oct. 1st, we are organising 3 things. We hope to see & read you all.
More details under this link isac-research.org/so/76Pay3WAf...
September 12, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Over the past three months (21 May – 21 August 2025), ISAC's website has continued to attract visitors from across Asia—except Central Asia—as well as from various regions of the West. Meanwhile, engagement from Africa and Latin America remains minimal. These patterns reaffirm that the consortium
August 21, 2025 at 9:54 AM
Join us next Tuesday, Aug. 26th, for a fascinating webinar on Christians in Pakistan & Migration - with Dr. Marta Bivand Erdal. Registration link: forms.gle/MhJJoLjirB9v...
August 19, 2025 at 9:52 AM
Catholicism beyond the parish. A well attended event at NUS this afternoon to discuss Catholicism in the secular world whether through interreligious dialogue, social work and intellectual engagement. Thanks to our 3 speakers and all participants.
August 18, 2025 at 9:18 AM
Join us, next Monday evening, for a webinar on "Inculturating into the Internet: Reflections on Towards Full Presence" - a linguistic analysis from Dr. Andre Theng on online Catholic presence. Register: 👉 forms.gle/Kg7oMLD6geVc...
August 11, 2025 at 6:32 AM
One more week...
🚨Abstracts due in one month from today !!🚨 Check out the full CFP 👉https://www.isac-research.org/internationalrelations2025
August 8, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Special event in Ipoh, Malaysia, to discuss the legacy of Sybil Kathigasu
July 29, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Already 3 months.... help us build a digital collection about Pope Francis in Asia 👉 isac-research.org/so/d9PTxkxbT...
July 21, 2025 at 7:45 AM
🚨Abstracts due in one month from today !!🚨 Check out the full CFP 👉https://www.isac-research.org/internationalrelations2025
July 15, 2025 at 9:49 AM
Great ISAC panel today at the European Academy of Religion (Wien, Austria) on Mary in Asia.
July 11, 2025 at 2:25 PM
3rd day of the European Academy of Religion. Don't miss our ISAC panel tomorrow morning 8:30 am on Euro-Asia flows.
July 10, 2025 at 10:46 AM
CALL FOR PAPERS: Asian Catholics in international relations (online workshop 11-13 Nov. 2025 - proposals due by Aug. 15) More information 👇https://www.isac-research.org/internationalrelations2025
June 14, 2025 at 12:15 AM
The 💓 National University of Singapore 📣 has just released a new online platform to support ISAC! Every donation matters !! Fast and user friendly, please take the time 🙏 to consider it and to share this with people in Singapore. All details 👇👉 give.nus.edu.sg/ISAC?_gl=1*y....
June 10, 2025 at 12:13 PM
June 18 - We are pleased to welcome 2 top officials from the Holy See for this online forum co-organized by ISAC - Registration: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
June 8, 2025 at 12:31 AM
Who's keeping an eye on ISAC? It's Asia, first and foremost! Data from the past 3 months clearly show that ISAC is truly rooted in & of Asia. It isn’t a Western initiative analyzing "exotic" Asian Catholics — it’s a platform that’s generating interest & engagement in Asia first.
May 10, 2025 at 1:45 AM