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Communication as a Catalyst for Motivational Shifts in “How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies”

The journey of life experienced by an individual, along with the dynamics faced, reflects various motivations influenced by intentions and the environment, shaping individual behavior. This study explores the changes in the motivations of the main character in the film ‘How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies.’ The main character, influenced by his personal interactions with Amah, alters his motivation from wealth to appreciation of Amah’s legacy of wisdom and relationship. Using the Theory of

[ARC BOOK]Di Dân Việt Nam Với Sứ Mạng Loan Báo Tin Mừng

Hành trình di dân của người Công giáo Việt Nam không chỉ là câu chuyện tìm kiếm một cuộc sống mới, mà còn là một sứ mạng: sống đức tin và loan báo Tin Mừng giữa lòng thế giới. Từ những cuộc di dân trải dài suốt hàng thế kỷ, đến làn sóng di dân sau năm 1975, rồi những thế hệ lao động, du học sinh nơi đất khách hôm nay, cộng đồng Công giáo Việt Nam vẫn kiên trung giữ vững đức tin, góp phần làm phong phú đời sống Giáo hội địa phương.

Online Roundtable: Pope Francis' Legacy of Interfaith Dialogue in Asia: An Interreligious Conversation

[RT2025]List of Confirmed Participants

Papers Accepted for Presentation at the 15th ARC International Roundtable 2025

Following is the list of papers that have been accepted for presentation at the 15th ARC International Roundtable co-hosted by the Department of Peace Studies, International College, Payap University, Thailand. Author(s) whose paper is included in this list but have not received a confirmation notice, or have submitted a paper proposal but failed to receive a response from ARC, please contact us at arcstjohns.bkk@gmail.com or info@asianresearchcenter.org.

Calling for submissions: ARC Journal 'Religion and Social Communication' (Vol. 24, No. 1, 2026)

ARC Journal "Religion and Social Communication" is now accepting submissions for Volume 24, no. 1 (Jan-June 2026). This issue is open to all papers relevant to the field of religion and social communication. All submissions undergo double or triple blind peer review.

Ledalero Institute and ARC Forge Academic Partnership

The Ledalero Institute of Philosophy and Creative Technology in Indonesia and the Asian Research Center for Religion and Social Communication (ARC), Saint John’s University, Thailand, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to foster academic collaboration, effective from the academic year 2024-2025. The agreement, signed by Dr. Otto Gusti Ndgeong Madung, Rector of Ledalero Institute, and Dr. Anthony Le Duc, Executive Director of ARC, establishes a framework for cooperat

Le Duc - Key Elements in Buddhist Environmental Communication in a Suffering World

Religious environmental communication plays a crucial role in addressing the ecological crisis, with Buddhism—recognized for its environmental potential—offering valuable contributions through its religious and lay leaders. Despite a substantial body of literature on religious environmentalism, discussions

Religion and Social Communication: 2024 Journal Statistics

The Asian Research Center for Religion and Social Communication (ARC) has released the 2024 statistics for its peer-reviewed journal, Religion and Social Communication, underscoring the journal’s expanding reach and significance in academic discourse.

Transition to Online ISSN and Open Access Model

The Asian Research Center for Religion and Social Communication (ARC) is making significant changes to its peer-reviewed journal Religion and Social Communication. Starting in 2025, the journal has transitioned to a new online ISSN and an open access publishing model, reflecting its commitment to fostering global access to cutting-edge research at the intersection of religion and social communication.

2023 Statistics for ARC Journal "Religion and Social Communication"

The Asian Research Center for Religion and Social Communication (ARC) is proud to announce its 2023 journal achievements, highlighting its continued dedication to fostering dialogue and understanding at the intersection of religion and social communication.

[Book Review] Mary Frohlich. The Heart at the Heart of the World: Re-visioning the Sacred Heart for the Ecozoic Era

What does the Catholic devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus have to do with ecology? In The Heart at the Heart of the World: Revisioning the Sacred Heart for the Ecozoic Era, Mary Frohlich emphasizes the significance of our relationship with the environment and the relevance of this traditional devotion to the pressing contemporary ecological and environmental crisis. The Catholic devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, a symbol of God’s boundless love for humanity with roots in scripture and th