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Jointly organised by the Asia Research Institute and GL Louis Religious Pluralism Research Cluster in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, National University of Singapore.

CHAIRPERSON

Mr Bryan Goh, Department of History, National University of Singapore

ABSTRACT

Over the past century, Pentecostalism has emerged as a major force within Asian Christianity. While engaging in dialogue with global Christian movements, Pentecostal expressions of devotion, congregational life, and theology have fostered the rise of new Christian movements across Asia— Asian movements that have significantly shaped both local societies and the broader Christian landscape of the continent.

Over time, Pentecostal churches in Asia have developed rich theological discourses and active forms of social engagement, positioning them as a dynamic and influential component of Asian Christianity. This evolution has given rise to a growing body of scholarship on Asian Pentecostalism and has drawn the attention of scholars from various disciplines, including sociology, political science, theology, and history, who study religion in the Asian context.

This presentation will offer an overview of research published over the past decade on Asian Pentecostalisms, emphasizing the field’s interdisciplinary nature and reflecting on how current trends may open up diverse avenues of inquiry in the coming decade.

ABOUT THE SPEAKER & DISCUSSANT

Amos Yong is Professor of Theology and Mission at the Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, California. His graduate education includes degrees in theology, history, and religious studies from Western Evangelical Seminary (now Portland Seminary) and Portland State University, both in Portland, Oregon, and Boston University, Boston, Massachusetts, and an undergraduate degree from Bethany University of the Assemblies of God. Licensed as a minister with the International Church of the Foursquare Gospel, he has also authored or edited dozens of scholarly volumes. He and his wife, Alma, have three children and six grandchildren. Amos and Alma reside in Southern California.

Michel Chambon is Research Fellow at the Asia Research Institute (ARI), National University of Singapore. He is a cultural anthropologist and theologian specialized in the study of Chinese forms of Christianity. He has conducted research in Taiwan, Hong Kong, Mainland China, and Singapore and has published on topics related to Chinese Christian objects, Chinese charismatic movements, etc. At ARI, he has developed ISAC, the Initiative for the Study of Asian Catholics. 

REGISTRATION

Registration is closed. However, we welcome walk-ins to join us if there are available seats.