Michel Chambon 陈立邦
@michelchambon.bsky.social
Cultural Anthropologist, Sinologist, Theologian, Christianity in Asia.
https://michelchambon.com
Coordinator of ISAC
https://isac-research.org
& promoter of Christian Studies at the National University of Singapore 🇸🇬
https://michelchambon.com
Coordinator of ISAC
https://isac-research.org
& promoter of Christian Studies at the National University of Singapore 🇸🇬
Pinned
ari.nus.edu.sg
Why is it important to research Asian Catholcism? Well, the overlap of the most populous continent with the largest religious organisation of the world has a lot to say about 21st C world affairs, Asian societies, decolonization etc. Check my short piece on this ari.nus.edu.sg/ariscope/que...
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Ma grand-mére est décédée dimanche matin et voici ce qui devrait vous inquiéter pour vos proches et toutes celles et ceux que vous aimez:
-dans son EPADH depuis novembre, les décès s'enchaînent. Bronchiolite, grippe, COVID.
-au fil des mois, le personnel a baissé. Les résidents étaient "calmés" à ⤵️
-dans son EPADH depuis novembre, les décès s'enchaînent. Bronchiolite, grippe, COVID.
-au fil des mois, le personnel a baissé. Les résidents étaient "calmés" à ⤵️
January 29, 2026 at 9:58 AM
Ma grand-mére est décédée dimanche matin et voici ce qui devrait vous inquiéter pour vos proches et toutes celles et ceux que vous aimez:
-dans son EPADH depuis novembre, les décès s'enchaînent. Bronchiolite, grippe, COVID.
-au fil des mois, le personnel a baissé. Les résidents étaient "calmés" à ⤵️
-dans son EPADH depuis novembre, les décès s'enchaînent. Bronchiolite, grippe, COVID.
-au fil des mois, le personnel a baissé. Les résidents étaient "calmés" à ⤵️
Questions for academic colleagues: a peer-review journal asks me to review a paper. Problem: this paper is already on my desk, but from another journal, because its Chinese author has apparently submitted the same paper simultaneously to several journals. What would you do?
January 22, 2026 at 10:33 PM
Questions for academic colleagues: a peer-review journal asks me to review a paper. Problem: this paper is already on my desk, but from another journal, because its Chinese author has apparently submitted the same paper simultaneously to several journals. What would you do?
This could have been an add for Christian churches...
January 18, 2026 at 8:24 AM
This could have been an add for Christian churches...
What is an Asian religion? This concept seems very problematic (of not racist). I hope that Islam and Christianity are included. Otherwise, we are basically implying that a Chinese Christian is not a true Chinese and that an American Buddhist is not a true American. Princeton, wake up!
My department at Princeton is hiring a full-time lecturer in Asian Religions. Deadline: February 18.
Expertise in Buddhism in East and Southeast Asia and ability to teach undergraudate courses on Chinese religions and on Great Books in Buddhism of interest.
apply.interfolio.com/180148
Expertise in Buddhism in East and Southeast Asia and ability to teach undergraudate courses on Chinese religions and on Great Books in Buddhism of interest.
apply.interfolio.com/180148
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January 17, 2026 at 8:38 AM
What is an Asian religion? This concept seems very problematic (of not racist). I hope that Islam and Christianity are included. Otherwise, we are basically implying that a Chinese Christian is not a true Chinese and that an American Buddhist is not a true American. Princeton, wake up!
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We're thrilled to share the cover for Asian Catholicism and the Remaking of Contemporary Families, edited by @michelchambon.bsky.social and James Ponniah, the first book in our new Contemporary Asian Catholics series!
Details and US preorder: bit.ly/3ZidSJT
EU and RoW preorder: bit.ly/3YELHVw
Details and US preorder: bit.ly/3ZidSJT
EU and RoW preorder: bit.ly/3YELHVw
January 14, 2026 at 3:07 PM
We're thrilled to share the cover for Asian Catholicism and the Remaking of Contemporary Families, edited by @michelchambon.bsky.social and James Ponniah, the first book in our new Contemporary Asian Catholics series!
Details and US preorder: bit.ly/3ZidSJT
EU and RoW preorder: bit.ly/3YELHVw
Details and US preorder: bit.ly/3ZidSJT
EU and RoW preorder: bit.ly/3YELHVw
As I know some places and individuals named in this paper, I am proud to see this Indonesian island getting stronger and more confident in confronting a grave ecclesial sickness. www.ucanews.com/news/indones...
Indonesia’s first clerical abuse case challenges hierarchy’s will to act- UCA News
A senior priest at St. Paul Ruteng Catholic University has been dismissed following sexual assault allegations by a student. This landmark case tests the implementation of the Vatican's 'zero toleranc...
www.ucanews.com
January 8, 2026 at 1:30 PM
As I know some places and individuals named in this paper, I am proud to see this Indonesian island getting stronger and more confident in confronting a grave ecclesial sickness. www.ucanews.com/news/indones...
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Sans doute frustré du temps que cela lui prenait d'obtenir le Prix Nobel de la Paix, le Président Trump a donc visiblement décidé d'entamer la nouvelle année avec la bonne résolution de redoubler d'efforts dès les premiers jours, en l'occurrence à Caracas.
January 3, 2026 at 8:14 AM
Sans doute frustré du temps que cela lui prenait d'obtenir le Prix Nobel de la Paix, le Président Trump a donc visiblement décidé d'entamer la nouvelle année avec la bonne résolution de redoubler d'efforts dès les premiers jours, en l'occurrence à Caracas.
Blessed Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God. And happy new year!
January 1, 2026 at 9:41 AM
Blessed Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God. And happy new year!
Who is truly celebrating Christmas?
December 25, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Who is truly celebrating Christmas?
An eve on the beach at kota kinabalu
December 24, 2025 at 10:17 AM
An eve on the beach at kota kinabalu
La Croix affirme de travers que la Chine veut éradiquer le christianisme car elle interdirait aux enfants d'aller à la messe et au KT. Cela mériterait bien des nuances et des explications - mais bon.. Ici une vidéo d'avril 2025 montrant des enfants de cœur àen action... Honte à la Croix.
December 18, 2025 at 11:34 AM
La Croix affirme de travers que la Chine veut éradiquer le christianisme car elle interdirait aux enfants d'aller à la messe et au KT. Cela mériterait bien des nuances et des explications - mais bon.. Ici une vidéo d'avril 2025 montrant des enfants de cœur àen action... Honte à la Croix.
Trip confirmed: Vancouver - March 12-15, Chicago 15-18, then Saint Louis, Louisville, and a few other things... Any friends around?
December 16, 2025 at 9:42 AM
Trip confirmed: Vancouver - March 12-15, Chicago 15-18, then Saint Louis, Louisville, and a few other things... Any friends around?
Field vs Oil Pumps in academia. Earlier today I tried to explain to colleagues how through ISAc, I am trying to generate an academic field (social scientific research on Asian Catholics)...
November 22, 2025 at 8:38 AM
Field vs Oil Pumps in academia. Earlier today I tried to explain to colleagues how through ISAc, I am trying to generate an academic field (social scientific research on Asian Catholics)...
A book review I just published in the Mekong Review
November 13, 2025 at 10:20 AM
A book review I just published in the Mekong Review
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We opened today our 3-day online workshop on Asian Catholics in International Relations. 3 papers to grasp the scope & depth of our conversation. Congratulations to our 3 speakers and discussant. We continue tomorrow with panel 2 on the Sino-Japanese question www.isac-research.org/internationa...
November 11, 2025 at 1:30 PM
We opened today our 3-day online workshop on Asian Catholics in International Relations. 3 papers to grasp the scope & depth of our conversation. Congratulations to our 3 speakers and discussant. We continue tomorrow with panel 2 on the Sino-Japanese question www.isac-research.org/internationa...
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TOMORROW, Nov. 11th, we start our 3-day online workshop on Asian Catholics in International relations. 4 panels, 14 research papers, and a very promising time for deeper research on Asian Catholics & political science. Full program & Registration 👉 www.isac-research.org/internationa...
November 10, 2025 at 4:50 AM
TOMORROW, Nov. 11th, we start our 3-day online workshop on Asian Catholics in International relations. 4 panels, 14 research papers, and a very promising time for deeper research on Asian Catholics & political science. Full program & Registration 👉 www.isac-research.org/internationa...
Home sweet home! Après un mois sur les routes, 5 pays, 2 continents, et beaucoup de rencontres, me voilà de retour à Singapour pour un mois à profiter de mes filles et de mon bureau. Pas mal de travaux d'écriture m'attendent, ainsi que la dormition de ISAC, avant de passer Noël à #kotakinabalu
November 9, 2025 at 7:42 AM
Home sweet home! Après un mois sur les routes, 5 pays, 2 continents, et beaucoup de rencontres, me voilà de retour à Singapour pour un mois à profiter de mes filles et de mon bureau. Pas mal de travaux d'écriture m'attendent, ainsi que la dormition de ISAC, avant de passer Noël à #kotakinabalu
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#baroudeursduChrist la machine promotionnelle est en marche. Stupéfait qu'aucun des papiers qui en font la recension n'indiquent qu'il s'agit d'une commande des MEP à des fins vocationnelles, et non d'une simple "collaboration". L'éthique journalistique n'étouffe pas FC, le JDD, vaticanews, Match...
November 7, 2025 at 7:13 PM
#baroudeursduChrist la machine promotionnelle est en marche. Stupéfait qu'aucun des papiers qui en font la recension n'indiquent qu'il s'agit d'une commande des MEP à des fins vocationnelles, et non d'une simple "collaboration". L'éthique journalistique n'étouffe pas FC, le JDD, vaticanews, Match...
Just made it to Tokyo for a very exciting conference
Join us tomorrow & the day after tomorrow for our workshop in Tokyo on Missionary museums. 10 fascinating papers on Asia & Latin America to rethink how narratives are materialised. More information www.isac-research.org/missionarymu...
November 5, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Just made it to Tokyo for a very exciting conference
I just found this review of my book "Making Christ in China". I greatly appreciate the way the author provides a detailed account of the book, constructive remarks, while identifying limitations and challenges. And I hope to work on this if the providence allows www.chinasource.org/resource-lib...
Embodied Faith in China: A Fresh Look Through the Eyes of an Anthropologist - ChinaSource
Chambon’s reflections begin with an important question: How do Chinese Christians navigate their faith within a context shaped by deep ancestral traditions, material symbolism, and political restricti...
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November 3, 2025 at 12:31 AM
I just found this review of my book "Making Christ in China". I greatly appreciate the way the author provides a detailed account of the book, constructive remarks, while identifying limitations and challenges. And I hope to work on this if the providence allows www.chinasource.org/resource-lib...
2 messes dominicales, 2 ambiances mais une communauté croyante. Dimanche dernier, j'étais à St Pierre de Rome pour une messe avec le pape marquant la fin du jubilé des équipes synodales. Aujourd'hui, je suis à Chiang Mai au nord de la Thaïlande pour un colloque universitaire
November 2, 2025 at 1:05 AM
2 messes dominicales, 2 ambiances mais une communauté croyante. Dimanche dernier, j'étais à St Pierre de Rome pour une messe avec le pape marquant la fin du jubilé des équipes synodales. Aujourd'hui, je suis à Chiang Mai au nord de la Thaïlande pour un colloque universitaire
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Our November Newsletter is out. With 2 workshops and more, busy month for ISAC. Check it out. isac-research.org/so/c3Pekxskg...
November Newsletter
Once again, the Initiative for the Study of Asian Catholics is pleased to share its latest updates. With two workshops and several other events lined up, November 2025 promises to be a busy and exciti...
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November 1, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Our November Newsletter is out. With 2 workshops and more, busy month for ISAC. Check it out. isac-research.org/so/c3Pekxskg...
