APPLICATION
IASACT LEADERSHIP
The IASACT application form is available at
http://www.theology.cuhk.edu.hk/academics/iasact.
IASACT Dean
Applicants should submit their completed application,
including their research proposal, curriculum vitae and
recommendation from their departmental or institutional
head no later than 8 January, 2016 to:
Vice President for Programs
United Board for Christian Higher Education in Asia
Prof. Simon S. M. KWAN
Associate Dean, the IASACT
Divinity School of Chung Chi College
The Chinese University of Hong Kong,
Shatin, N.T., Hong Kong
Organized by:
Dr. Glenn Shive
Sponsored by:
IASACT Associate Dean
Prof. Simon S. M. Kwan
Professor
Department of Cultural and Religious Studies
Associate Director
Divinity School of Chung Chi College
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
IASACT Mentors
Prof. Eugene Park
Dana and David Dornsife Professor of New Testament
San Francisco Theological Seminary
Fr Dr. George Thadathil sdb
Principal
Salesian College, Sonada, Darjeeling
IASACT Advisory Committee
Dr. Glenn Shive (Co-Chair)
Prof. Simon S. M. Kwan (Co-Chair)
Prof. Archie C. C. Lee, Hong Kong
Dr. Anri Morimoto, Japan
Prof. Felix Wilfred, India
Dr. Jeanny Dhewayani
INSTITUTE FOR
ADVANCED STUDY
IN ASIAN CULTURES
AND THEOLOGIES
(IASACT)
Inviting you to join a 4-week
forum for research, reflection
and writing
29 May - 25 June 2016
For details :
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)
http://www.theology.cuhk.edu.hk/academics/iasact
Enquiry : iasact@cuhk.edu.hk
IASACT is :
• four-week residential program that provides space
and time for scholars to deepen their understanding of
Asian religions, theologies or cultures;
• undertake research and writing in the broad area of
Asian cultures and theologies and complete a working
paper while in residence;
What the scholars say:
• assigned a primary mentor, who will be available for
consultation and a valuable source of advice and help;
“We come from different cultures,
languages, perspectives, but through
IASACT, we could cooperate, communicate
and benefit a lot from each other.”
• Please visit
http://www.theology.cuhk.edu.hk/academics/iasact
for more details.
SCHEDULE
“IASACT has broadened
my theological knowledge
through entering into
dialogue with scholars
from other disciplines.”
Program
Arrival:
29 May 2016 (Sunday)
Opening:
30 May 2016 (Monday)
SPONSORSHIP AND ALLOWANCES
Departure:
25 June 2016 (Saturday)
• cover airfare, room and meal expenses of scholars
from Asian institutions;
• provide a stipend of US$800 to cover basic costs
related to research and writing as well as for meals
during weekends;
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You are invited if • you are scholars in Asian religions, theologies or cultures;
JUNE • 2016
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• Please visit
http://www.theology.cuhk.edu.hk/academics/iasact
for more details.
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Since 2004, 186 scholars from 101 institutions in 16
countries have benefited from the time IASACT affords for
reflection, interaction and network-building.
• you have completed your doctoral studies or be in the
process of writing your dissertations;
• you are currently affiliated with an institution of higher
education;
14 scholars from Asian institutions will be selected.
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
“...good place to sharpen
skills, get focused, earn
friends and spend some
good time resting, sharing
and learning.”
“I appreciate our mentors very much for
giving me and other scholars such helpful
advice even though some of our topics are
quite beyond their fields.”
– by Ms. Wong Pui Fong,
Scholar of IASACT 2015 from Hong Kong
“I am so delighted to have access to
the Chung Chi Library as I can find
a lot of Asian theological resources
here.”
– by Rev. Dr. Joseph N. Goh,
Scholar of IASACT 2015 from Malaysia
ACCOMMODATION
Scholars will be housed at the Theology Building
in the Divinity School of Chung Chi College
at the Chinese University of Hong Kong.