Marbaniang, Domenic

1. Mission-field Unity. Mission-field unity is seen where mission boards agree to divide geographic or ethnographic mission fields to work in harmony and not in competition with each other. For instance, in North-East India, Baptist and Presbyterian mission boards divided areas of operation to effectively do missions. Thus, while we have the Garo Baptist Churches, we have the Khasi-Jaintia Presbyterian Churches in Meghalaya, because while the Baptist missionaries went to Garo Hills, the Presbyterians came to the Khasi-Jaintia Hills. Similar is the case where in Mizoram, Baptists and Presbyterians agreed upon the North and the South of Mizoram as separate mission fields between themselves. 2. Ecumenical Denominational Unity (Church Union). This occurs when various denominations merge into one denomination or organized Christian church. The Church of South India is an example of this model. "It came into being by a union of Anglican and Protestant churches in South India. It combin...

INTRODUCTION The Meaning of Theology Theology is a study of Christian doctrine and faith. The Queen of sciences, Theology is an attempt towards a systematic exposition of and presentation of Christian doctrine. The Need of Theology For a clear understanding of faith As a rational and articulate defense of faith (1Pe. 3:15) For a systematic presentation of God's revealed truths (2Ti. 2:15) As a guard against heresy and false teachings (Mt. 22:29; Gal. 1:6-9; 2Ti. 4:2-4) For spiritual growth and maturity as Christians (Eph. 4:14). Divisions of Theology Biblical (Exegetical) Theology: Often studied as Old Testament Theology and New Testament Theology based on an exegesis of the Bible. Historical Theology: Study of the origin and development of theological perspectives in the context of their historical background. Systematic Theology: Systems of theology or systematic arrangement of a presentation of doctrines. Practical Theology: Application of Theology. Disciplines: Homiletics, Past...