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A Curriculum To Prepare Pastors For Tribal Ministry In India, Calvin N. Joshua
A Curriculum To Prepare Pastors For Tribal Ministry In India, Calvin N. Joshua
Professional Dissertations DMin
Problem
The dissertation project establishes the existence of nearly one hundred million tribal people who are forgotten but continue to live in human isolation from the main stream of Indian society. They have their own culture and history. How can the Adventist Church make a difference in reaching them? There is a need for trained pastors in tribal ministry who are culture sensitive and knowledgeable in missiological perspectives.
Method
Through historical, cultural, religious, and political analysis, tribal peoples and their challenges are identified. The contribution of Christianity to India, particularly, the impact of the Adventist Church among tribals is reviewed. …