Re-imagining sources from the margins: Experience

Paper presentation Subject: Theological Methodologies from the Margins Topic: Re-imagining sources from the margins: Experience Introduction: Before we discuss the sources relevant for doing theology for subaltern and marginalized people in India, we should be clear of two significant points. One that we are talking of ‘theologies’ and not ‘a theology’. This is because in our country there are a number of subaltern communities or group carrying their own identities. Two, that we should always be aware of the caste element behind the ‘subalternity’...

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Critical Introduction to the Book of Jeremiah

Paper PresentationTopic: Critical Introduction to the Book of Jeremiah Introduction:                                                                                                                                   ...

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Re-imaging the Ekklesia as community of Communities

Introduction:The word “Ekklesia” is a Greek word, meaning “gathering of those summoned”, which literally means “those called out” and understood as “Church” or “Assembly” or democratically elected parliament, or the political assembly of citizens of an ancient Greek state, or “meeting”, especially a religious congregation. A better translation of “Ekklesia” would be “community”. Hence, “Ekklesia” is a community, a community of chosen people for a purpose.Ekklesia is the Greek word that has been translated in the Bible as "church," 108 times.The...

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Prophetic Ministry before Monarchy: Moses, Samuel and Deborah

Topic        : Prophetic Ministry before Monarchy (Moses, Samuel and Deborah)Subject    : Vision and Mission of the Prophet Lecture    : Mr. xxxPresenter    : xxxIntroduction: Generally a person who serves as a channel of communication between the human and divine worlds is known to be prophet. The biblical prophets played an important role in Israelite religion and society. The prophets have been considered moral and ethical innovators, who brought Israelite religion to...

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The Nature And Purpose of Christian Education: A Brief Historical Survey

Paper PresentationSub: Introduction to Christian EducationCourse lecturer: Ma’am xxxTopic: The Nature And Purpose of Christian Education: A Brief Historical Survey:a)    Christian Education in the Modern Period.b)    The Origin and Goals of Sunday School Movement.c)    Christian Education from a Local Perspective.d)    Christian Education during the Missionary Movements in India.Presenters: xxxIntroduction: Christian education is a process in which teaching –learning takes place concerning...

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