Christian Studies
Making the Bible relevant
The Christian Studies Major strives to help students who wish to pursue careers as church leaders, cross-cultural missionaries, youth and children’s ministry leaders. Training is given with a broad range of skills and abilities to comprehend, analyse and integrate primary and secondary sources of biblical, theological, historical, social and ethical thought to deepen their relationship with Christ.
Bachelor of Ministry
Christian Studies major at the Bachelor level provides students with a basic understanding of the historical, social, religious and political contexts of the development and application of Christian thought and missions, with special emphasis on the Indian context.
Introduction to Biblical Greek
The foundations of Koine Greek – grammar, syntax and vocabulary – to provide students with necessary skills to read and understand the original meaning of the New Testament texts.
Church and Community Development
An overview of the purpose and plan of God for the Church as found in the Bible. Special attention is given to learning the principles of natural church growth and its impact on community development.
Mission in a Multi-religious Context
An introduction to biblical, theological, and pragmatic perspectives of missions in a multi-religious context.
Advanced Preaching
Expository aspect of the preaching will be looked at depth with scheduled preaching opportunities at different junctures with recording and reviewing to develop excellence in the art of preaching.
Master of Ministry
Christian Studies major at the Master level provides students with an advanced knowledge of Christian theology, history, missions, leadership, and discipleship, geared towards transforming communities.
Introduction to Biblical Greek
The foundations of Koine Greek – grammar, syntax and vocabulary – to provide students with necessary skills to read and understand the original meaning of the New Testament texts.
Church and Social System
An overview of the origins, history, and the theological basis for the caste system in India. It also covers the biblical foundations for equality of all people, and the history of the relationship between Christianity and caste system in India. Students will also be introduced to some of the key challenges the Church encounters in the process.
Christian Mission in a Pluralistic Society
Students will understand the biblical, theological and practical perspective of mission in a pluralistic and multi-religious context such as India. Students will briefly explore, compare and analyse major religions in India such as Hinduism, Buddhism and Islam.
Contextual Homiletics
An advanced level preaching course to give understanding to students about preparation and delivery of sermons in different contexts. Students will be trained to understand the audience and the circumstances in which they are preaching for effective communication.
Major Internship
A guided practicum, carefully assigned, structured and monitored to provide the most appropriate and valuable experience for each student in their major specialization.
Making the Bible relevant
The Christian Studies Major of Lakeview strives for competent leaders with a broad range of skills and abilities to comprehend, analyse and integrate primary and secondary sources of biblical, theological, historical, social and ethical thought as they deepen their relationship with Christ. Graduates have the option to pursue careers as church leaders, cross-cultural missionaries, youth and children’s ministry leaders.
Bachelor of Ministry
Christian Studies major at the Bachelor level provides students with a basic understanding of the historical, social, religious and political contexts of the development and application of Christian thought and missions, with special emphasis on the Indian context.
Alumni Partnership
Church and Community Development
Mission in a Multi-religious Context
Advanced Preaching
Introduction to Biblical Greek
This subject offers an overview of the purpose and plan of God for the Church as prescribed by the Bible. Special attention is given to learning the principles of natural church growth and its impact on community development.
This subject is an introduction to biblical, theological, and pragmatic perspectives of missions in a multi-religious context.
This subject is designed for those whose focus is on consistent preaching ministry. Expository aspect of the preaching will be looked at depth with scheduled preaching opportunities at different junctures with recording and reviewing to develop excellence in the art of preaching.
This subject deals with foundations of Koine Greek – grammar, syntax and vocabulary – to provide students with necessary skills to read and understand the original meaning of the New Testament texts.
Alumni Network
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