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ARC 16th International Roundtable on "Communication and Religious Humanism in the Contemporary World"
16th International Roundtable (2026) to Examine Communication and Religious Humanism in a Changing World
The Asian Research Center for Religion and Social Communication (ARC) announces the 16th International Roundtable, to be held November 1–3, 2026, and hosted by Centurion University, Bhubaneswar, India. The conference is organized by ARC in academic partnership with the Desmond Tutu Centre for Religion and Social Justice (DTCRSJ), University of the Western Cape, South Africa.
Migrant Missionary Discipleship: Opportunities and Challenges for Catholic Vietnamese Migrants in Asia
Discussions on migration within the church’s evangelizing mission often focus on mission “to” or “among” migrants, positioning them primarily as recipients of pastoral care. While acknowledging the significance of this perspective, this paper highlights an equally vital dimension—mission “by” migrants, or migrant missionary discipleship. It examines the role of Vietnamese migrants in Asia as missionary disciples within the Catholic church. Significant numbers of Vietnamese migrants, both documen
New installment of ARC Journal "Religion and Social Communication" published early
We are pleased to announce the early online publication of Religion and Social Communication, Volume 24, Number 1 (January-June 2026)—now available open access for our global community of scholars, educators, and practitioners.
Conference Report: 15th International Roundtable on Media and Religion & Spirituality in Asia
Book Review: Buddhist Environmental Humanism: Doing Good for Self and Others
God, Government, and the Spotlight: Trust, Tensions, and Perceptions in Indonesia’s Religious Landscape
Ferdinand Ulrich’s Concept of Being: Reimagining Catholic Purpose in the Age of Social Media
Makaammo’n ti Apo: Exploring a Facet of Ilokano Spirituality
The Common Motifs of Popular Religiosity in Pilgrimages to Sabarimala and Malayattoor in Kerala: A Comparative Study on the Commonness of Religiosity in Digital Age