As of Jan 29, 2020, this event is cancelled in light of recent developments concerning the novel coronavirus outbreak.

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This seminar is free and open to the public. Christian educators (including teachers, principals, school administrators, school chaplains from Catholic and Christian primary and secondary schools) are especially welcome.

(1) “Dark Days of Authoritarianism: Lessons from the Philippines for Hong Kong”

Seminar by Dr. Melba Padilla Maggay

Founder and President of the Institute for Studies in Asian Church and Culture; President of Micah Global

A writer and social anthropologist, Dr. MELBA PADILLA MAGGAY is a sought-after international speaker and consultant on culture and social development issues, particularly on the interface of religion, culture and development.

She co-founded the Institute for Studies in Asian Church and Culture (ISACC) in 1978 as a response to the crisis posed by authoritarianism in the Philippines. For almost 40 years, ISACC has served as a conscientizing voice in politics and church-and-culture issues.

Dr. Maggay has written numerous books and articles on social, cultural and theological issues and is an award-winning literary writer. Her book “Transforming Society” has been translated into Spanish, Arabic and Bahasa Indonesia.

Her most recent book, “Dark Days of Authoritarianism,” covers the social, economic, and political conditions under the martial law instituted by President Ferdinand Marcos from 1972 to 1981 in the Philippines. Her book illustrates the strength and determination of Philippine women to create a better society despite being met by great adversity and the importance of Christian faith for sustaining the lives of those who suffered and survived this tumultuous period.

Click here for an article by Dr. Maggay on "Christians in the Political Arena."

(2) “Emerging from Collective Anxiety and the Power of Humor”

Round-table discussion moderated by Dr. Wing Tai Leung

Dr. WING TAI LEUNG is the founding president of Lumina College. His life-long commitment is to cultivate values and worldviews among youths and leaders, through the media and higher education. He served and later headed Breakthrough. He founded Breakazine! and pioneered media productions such as UZone21.com and the award-winning TV series “Generation 21: Young Spirits of Asia.” Deeply dedicated to youth ministry, Dr. Leung was one of the masterminds behind the founding of Breakthrough Youth Village as well as its unique leadership training programs. He is a sought-after speaker on youth, media, culture, education, faith and futuristic concerns, and is an author of ten books in these areas.

Registration deadline: Feb. 6 (spaces are limited and are first-come-first-served; please sign up soon)

"What happened to the Philippine people from the 1970s till now is relevant to the world at large, especially for those struggling in the post-colonial era in Africa, Latin and South Americas, and Asia." 

—Dr. Wing Tai Leung, President of Lumina College, on Dr. Melba Maggay's 2019 book, "Dark Days of Authoritarianism"