CH 152 · B.Th. English syllabus

History Of Christianity In India

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Church history · CH 152

History Of Christianity In India

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Course description

This course gives an overview of History of Christianity in India from the beginning to the present period. This course will give a general picture of the growth of churches in various parts of India. This course also designed to provide an adequate conceptual base on the knowledge, transitions and developments in church history enable students to identify the existing paradigms of teachings and practices in contemporary church. Students would be guided to respond to the various challenges faced by the Christians in India.

Course objectives

After completing this course the student will:

1. To gain an understanding of the events and the forces at work that left distinct marks on Christianity.

2. It is to evaluate historical sources, especially of such antiquity.

3. To discover the Church's heritage and to gain insights into the modern Indian

4. To help the students to understand the different traditions regarding the origin of Christianity in India.

5. To enable the students to know the current situation of Christianity in India.

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UNIT I: Origin of Christianity in IndiaUNIT II: Colonialism and the Christianity in IndiaUNIT III: History of Movement in Indian ChristianityUNIT IV: Christian Contributions to the Nation

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Evaluating historical sources and different origin traditionsAssuming every tradition is already independently verifiedIgnoring Indian churches' social contributions

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CH 152 History Of Christianity In India

Amazing Grace Biblical Seminary — B.Th. English

AmaZing Grace Biblical Seminary Erumelikkara, Kumarapuram (PO), Aluva (via), Ernakulam (District), Kerala, India- Pin-683 565. Ph. 8547473926, 8281663926. CH 152: HISTORY OF CHRISTIANITY IN INDIA COURSE DESCRIPTION This course gives an overview of History of Christianity in India from the beginning to the present period. This course will give a general picture of the growth of churches in various parts of India. This course also designed to provide an adequate conceptual base on the knowledge, transitions and developments in church history enable students to identify the existing paradigms of teachings and practices in contemporary church. Students would be guided to respond to the various challenges faced by the Christians in India. COURSE OBJECTIVES After completing this course the student will: 1. To gain an understanding of the events and the forces at work that left distinct marks on Christianity. 2. It is to evaluate historical sources, especially of such antiquity. 3. To discover the Church's heritage and to gain insights into the modern Indian 4. To help the students to understand the different traditions regarding the origin of Christianity in India. 5. To enable the students to know the current situation of Christianity in India. COURSE REQUIREMENTS AND EVALUATION Class Participation 5% Reading Report 20% Main Term Paper/Assignment 15% Final Examination 60% COURSE OUTLINE UNIT I: Origin of Christianity in India Importance and Period of Indian Church History Origin of Christianity in India - Bartholomew and St. Thomas Tradition The Malabar Church and the Syrian Connections The Connections with the West The Malabar Church and the Roman Catholic UNIT II: Colonialism and the Christianity in India 1. Colonialism and the Roman Catholicism a) Synod of Diamper b) Coonen Cross Revolt c) Jesuit Missionaries 2. Colonialism and Protestantism a) Danish Colonialism b) Tranquebar Mission c) British Colonialism d) Serampore Mission UNIT III: History of Movement in Indian Christianity 1. Mass Movement in North East India 2. Church Union Movements 3. Ecumenical Movement 4. Charismatic and Pentecostal Revival Movements 5. Indigenous Missionary Organizations UNIT IV: Christian Contributions to the Nation 1. Educational Work 2. Medical Work 3. Vocational Training 4. Literature and Press 5. Social Activities - Orphans, Women and Lepers BIBLIOGRAPHY Fernando, Leonard and G. Gispert- Sauch. Christianity in India: Two Thousand Years of Faith. India: Viking-Penguin, 2004. Firth, C. B. An Introduction to Indian Church History. Delhi: ISPCK, 2008. Frykenberg, Robert Eric. Christianity in India: From Beginnings to the Present. Oxford: OUP, 2008. George, K. M. Christianity in India through the Centuries. Secunderbad: Authentic Books, 2010. Hedlund, Roger E. (ed). Christianity is Indian: The Emergence of the Indigenous Community. Delhi: ISPCK, 2000. Hrangkhuma, F. An Introduction to Church History. Bangalore: Theological Book Trust, 2005. Jayakumar, Arthur. History of Christianity in India: Major Themes. Kolkata: ESPACE, 2013. Jayakumar, Arthur. History of Christianity in India: Selected Themes. Delhi: ISPCK, 2002. Kuriakose, M. K. History of Christianity in India: Source Materials. Delhi: ISPCK, 2006.

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