Indigenous Resources in India and World Christianity

  • One-Day Seminar on
    Indigenous Resources in India and World Christianity
    (Indigenous Theology in India)
    Organized by the Department of Theology & Ethics
    Union Biblical Seminary,
    29th September, 2018
    9am to 1.30pm
    Concept Note
    The shift of gravity of Christian presence from the Global North to the Global South necessitates
    fresh articulation and expressions of Christian faith in the Global South for both effective Christian
    living and the enrichment of the understanding of World Christianity. Commendable work has
    already been done in Africa, Latin America, and Asia including Dalit theology in India but no much
    work has been done in tribal context despite their representation in Indian Christianity.
    Some of the major concerns includes, finding theological basis for contextual theology; sources and
    methods of doing theology with indigenous resources, and; connecting local theologies with other
    expressions of faith in the person of Jesus Christ worldwide.
    This seminar focuses on the following specific concerns:
    1. Situating Theology, Theological articulation and expressions in the life-situations of the tribal
    people.
    2. Imagining possibilities and prospects of India’s Indigenous Resources for the enrichment of
    World Christianity.
    Resource Persons
    1. Mr Bijoy Debbarma, a retired IAS officer, Tripura
    2. Dr James Krabill, Senior Mission Advocate for Mennonite Mission Network (African Studies)
    3. Fr Paul Lelen, MPM, JDV
    Keynote Address
    Dr Jangkholam Haokip, Dean, Dept of Theology & Ethics, UBS, Pune.
  • Programme
    08.40 - 09.00 : Registration: In-charge - Mr Noying, CR, BD4
    09.00 - 09.40 : Introductory Session:
    ! ! : Prayer - Dr KV Abraham
    ! ! : Welcome Address: Rev Dr Praveen Paul, Principal, UBS
    ! ! : Bhajan & Jharkhand Adivasi Dance: Medical Sisters
    ! ! : Keynote Address - Dr Jangkholam Haokip
    !! ‘World Christianity: A Second Chance for Indigenous People’
    ! ! : World Christianity Song - UBS Unau group
    09.40 -11.00 : Presentation 1: Mr Bijoy Debbarma.
    : ‘Demographic changes in NEI and its Implications for Tribal people’
    : Chair - Dr Viju Wilson
    11.00 - 11.15 : Tea Break
    : Singing of Psalms in Ao Traditional music - MTh1
    11.15 - 12.35 : Presentation 2: Dr James Krabill
    : ‘From Tribal Religion to New Testament Faith: A Long and Winding Road’
    : Chair - Dr Asangla Paul
    12.35 - 13.15 : Presentation 3: Fr Paul Lelen
    !! : ‘Tribal Understanding of Priesthood: Toward mutual enrichment’
    ! ! : Chair - Rev Nissi, Research Scholar, UBS.
    13.15 - 13.30! : Concluding Session:
    ! ! : Recommendation & Statement - In-charge: Dr Viju Wilson
    13.30 - 14.00 : Lunch in the students’ Dinning Hall
    Note:
    1. Registration Fee Rs. 50/ for UBS students
    2. Registration Fee Rs.100/ for faculty and others
    3. Tea & Lunch will be provided
    4. Open to ALL

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