CALL FOR PAPERS
THEME: BEGINNINGS OF PROTESTANT CHRISTIANITY IN SOUTH ASIA.
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Mylapore Institute of Indigenous Studies (MIIS) is the research wing of Deepika Educational Trust, Mylapore. It specializes on studies related to churches of indigenous origins. The focus arises out of an urgent need for Christianity and its dynamic levels and intensities to be integrated within the fabric of Indian society. Authentic Christianity is to be incarnated as flesh and blood. The Indianness of Christianity in India is a challenging and rewarding field of study not only for the contemporary Christians but also for the future generations. Mylapore Institute for Indigenous Studies invites papers on the BEGINNINGS OF PROTESTANT CHRISTIANITY IN SOUTH ASIA for a symposium to be conducted in Chennai on Saturday, 22nd July 2006 at Chennai. (Exact location to be announced later). The symposium is organized on the occasion of the Tercentennial celebrations of the Royal Danish-Halle Mission (Tranquebar Mission) and the arrival of Bartholomeus Zeigenbalg in Tranquebar, (July 9th, 1706). Scholars are encouraged to send a 200 words synopsis of the proposed paper before 31st May 2006. Kindly include details about your institutional/church affiliation, mailing address, phone, fax and e-mail IDs. The papers are expected to be original and academic, following the conventional and professional guidelines with careful documentation. The papers may relate to Tranquebar Mission (Bartholomew Zeigenbalg, C.F.Schwarz), or other South Asian Christian leaders of this period and their influence on mission, in their social, political, religious and cultural contexts, as well as other topics relating to the beginnings of Protestant Christianity in South Asia. Beverages and a light lunch will be provided. Travel and other related expenses are the responsibility of the sending churches/institutions. Symposium Convenor: Rev. Abraham Peddiny, MIIS, E-mail: miis@dharmadeepika.org or editor@dharmadeepika.org
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