MABS

The Old Testament, more neutrally referred to as the Hebrew Bible, is sacred text (either in part or as a whole) for three major world religions: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.

This course endeavors to bridge this gap resulting in the gap between the here-and-now of the21st century Indian readers and the then-and-there of the Old Testament so that the reader can be better equipped to engage with the Old Testament text.

Gain adequate knowledge about the New Testament in regards to its historical, theological, social, and literary development

Develop basic interpretive skills to approach each division or individual book of the New Testament appropriately.

Study skills or study methods are approaches applied to learning. Study methods are an array of skills that tackle the process of organizing and taking in new information, retaining information, or dealing with assessments. 

They are discrete techniques that can be learned, usually in a short time, and applied to all or most fields of study.

The course will begin with a brief introduction to theological ethics and then move to practical issues in personal morality, which will be discussed in relation to family and society. 

Identify and clarify the current moral problems in the Indian context and evaluate them on the basis of the norms laid down by Christ Himself. 

address various issues such as sex, marriage and commitment, homosexuality, friendship, work and money, end-of-life issues, abortion, and the expanding field of genetics etc…

In this course, we will be exploring the theological roots — both in the Bible, history, methods, the paradigm of Christian education, and the educational principles & practices that enable our efforts to be effective and relevant. 

Paul’s letters are filled with wisdom, knowledge, theology, philosophy, and practical etc…

Introducing you to the origin and progress of Christianity in the world from the beginning to the period of Reformation.

Learn the socio-cultural, political, and religious contexts in which Christianity originated and spread throughout the world. 

Know the role of women in the history of Christianity

know the contents, literary structure and themes of the Pentateuch

know the theories concerning the composition of the Pentateuch

Acquire the ability to deal with literary problems in the Pentateuch

To acquaint students with the socio-economic-political and religious situation of India at the beginning of the 19th century and the factors responsible for its renaissance;

To understand the different types of modern movements in the country, the issues they addressed, and their impact;

To discern the implications of the modern movements for the mission and ministries of the church.

Understand Christian faith is nurtured in persons and communities

Students will be equipped with some basic skills to create strong educational structures, materials, and practices 

Have a growing passion to see children, youth, and adults become Christians and are nurtured in the Christian faith