Inviting you to join a 4-week forum for research, reflection and writing

14 June - 14 July 2018For details :

http://www.theology.cuhk.edu.hk/academics/iasactEnquiry : iasact@cuhk.edu.hk

Organized by:

Sponsored by:

INSTITUTE FOR ADVANCED STUDY IN ASIAN CULTURES AND THEOLOGIES (IASACT)

Theme: Asian Hospitality in an Age of Plurality and Polarity

APPLICATIONThe IASACT application form is available at http://www.theology.cuhk.edu.hk/academics/iasact.

Applicants should submit their completed application, including their research proposal, curriculum vitae and recommendation from their departmental or institutional head no later than 26 January, 2018 to:

More information about Divinity School of Chung Chi College available at http://www.theology.cuhk.edu.hk/

Enquiry: Ms. Caly Fung (Email: iasact@cuhk.edu.hk)

IASACT LEADERSHIP

Prof. Lap Yan KUNGAssociate Dean, the IASACT

Divinity School of Chung Chi CollegeThe Chinese University of Hong Kong,

Shatin, N.T., Hong Kong

IASACT Advisory CommitteeDr. Wai Ching Angela WONG (Co-Chair)

Prof. Lap Yan KUNG (Co-Chair)

Prof. Dominador BOMBONGAN Jr, Philippines

Fr. Viju Painadath DEVASSY, India

Dr. Jeanny DHEWAYANI, Indonesia

Prof. Archie C. C. LEE, Hong Kong

Prof. Yeong Mee LEE, South Korea

Prof. Anita Christine TIPHAGNE, India

Prof. Eugene PARK Dana and David Dornsife Professor of New TestamentSan Francisco Theological SeminarySpecialisation: Gospel of Matthew, New Perspective on Paul, Greek philosophy as a background for NT, Hermeneutics

Personal Homepage: http://sfts.edu/academics/faculty/eugene-park

IASACT MentorsProf. Bonita ALEAZProfessor & Ex-HeadDepartment of Political Science at the University of CalcuttaSpecialisation: Minority Politics, Gender, Research Methods

Personal Homepage: http://www.caluniv.ac.in/academic/department/Pol-Sc/Bonita-Aleaz.pdf

IASACT Associate DeanProf. Lap Yan KUNGAssociate ProfessorDivinity School of Chung Chi CollegeThe Chinese University of Hong Kong

IASACT Dean Dr. Wai Ching Angela WONGVice President for ProgramsUnited Board for Christian Higher Education in Asia

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benefi ted from the time IASACT affords for refl ection, interaction and network-building.

ProgramArrival:14 June 2018 (Thursday)

Opening:18 June 2018 (Monday)

Departure:14 July 2018 (Saturday)

IASACT is :

four-week residential program that provides space and time for scholars to deepen their understanding of Asian religions, theologies or cultures;

undertaking research and writing in the broad area of Asian cultures and theologies and completing a working paper while in residence;

assigning a primary mentor, who will be available for consultation and a valuable source of advice and help;

Please visit http://www.theology.cuhk.edu.hk/academics/iasact for more details.

Provide a stipend of US$800 to cover basic costs related

to research and writing as well as for meals during weekends;

Please visit http://www.theology.cuhk.edu.hk/academics/iasactfor more details.

You are scholars in Asian religions, theologies or cultures;

What the scholars say:

Scholars will be housed at the Theology Building in the Divinity School of Chung Chi College at The Chinese University of Hong Kong.

SPONSORSHIP AND ALLOWANCES

“It is amazing to study in The Chinese University of Hong Kong which campus is close to nature and has a great variety of research resources. It is also the fi rst time I realize I can be so close to friends in different nationalities.”

“I feel extremely privileged to associate with such encouraging and established mentors and scholars in the perfect environment.”

– by Dr. YEON Guydeuk, Scholar of IASACT 2016 from India

“We come from different cultures, languages, perspectives, but through IASACT, we could cooperate, communicate and benefi t a lot from each other.”

“...good place to sharpen skills, get focused, earn friends and spend some good time resting, sharing and learning.”

“IASACT has broadened my theological knowledge through entering into dialogue with scholars from other disciplines.”

“I am so delighted to have access to the Chung Chi Library as I can fi nd a lot of Asian theological resources here.”

We also welcome European and North American scholars who are studying Asian cultures and theologies to apply. Fee for non-Asian scholars, please browse

http://www.theology.cuhk.edu.hk/academics/iasact

ELIGIBILITY

Asian Hospitality in an Age of Plurality and PolaritySubthemes include:

Interreligious hospitality in • Asia, Ecological hospitality and Asian spiritualities, Gender and hospitality in Asia spiritualities, Asian Hospitality and theology of disabilities.

Other themes are welcome.

Since

2004218scholars

from 138 institutionsin 20 countries

SCHEDULE ACCOMMODATION

THEME

Sponsorship of airfare while special consideration will be given to those with fi nancial diffi culties or special needs;

Cover room and meal expenses of scholars

50%

You are invited if -

You have completed your doctoral studies or be in the process of writing your dissertations;

You are currently affi liated with an institution of higher education;

Maximum of 16 scholars from Asian institutions will be selected.

– by Rev. Dr. Joseph N. GOH,Scholar of IASACT 2015 from Malaysia

– by Rev. Grace Fang Tuan SHEN, Scholar of IASACT 2016 from Taiwan

“IASACT provided us the courage and creativity to break out of our intellectual security blankets and fi nd new areas in our disciplines. It encouraged collaborations and forged a community of scholars.”

– by Dr. Alona U. GUEVARRA, Scholar of IASACT 2017 from the Philippines

“I learnt to compromise and make friends with colleagues from different regions with different academic, religious and political backgrounds. I would never forget the Friday night gatherings in which we shared special cuisine cooked by ourselves and sang in many different languages.”

– by Dr. JIANG Yan, Scholar of IASACT 2017 from P. R. China