On the grand occasion of NLC Graduation on Feb 25th 2012, a Festschrift in Honor of Dr. John S. Thannickal was released as a part of his 80th birthday celebrations and accomplishments in Christian service. Prof. Dr. Siga Arles, Director of CFCC introduced the book to the audience and handed the first copy to Dr. Thannickal.
A Festschrift is a book that celebrates a life of a senior leader who has contributed significantly to the field of his expertise. Dr. Thannickal's interest has been in developing indigenous patterns of missions to share the gospel of Christ in India, which is evidenced by his recent book, "Ashram:A Communicating Community" (published by CFCC).
A Festschrift is a book that celebrates a life of a senior leader who has contributed significantly to the field of his expertise. Dr. Thannickal's interest has been in developing indigenous patterns of missions to share the gospel of Christ in India, which is evidenced by his recent book, "Ashram:A Communicating Community" (published by CFCC).
Title: "Towards Indigenous Missions and Theological Education: Essays in Honor of John S. Thannickal"
Editors: Dr. Siga Arles and Gnanaraj D
Published by: Centre For Contemporary Christianity, Bangalore, India
This Festschrift contains Dr. Thannickal's biography and a collection of 20 valuable articles from many renowned theological educators and NLC faculty, on 'Indigenous Missions and Theological Education.' This book of great value to every theological educators in India, as it delves deeper into the indigenous patterns of missions and theological education.
In his personal letters to all the contributors of articles, Dr. Thannickal writes: "The editors have done a commendable job of combining all the articles, letters and my biographical information and, to my surprise, released it during our New Life College graduation, on Feb 25th. I am going through the book now and it is very well-done! I am amazed that many of my friends have taken time to write beautiful words of appreciation about me. I never thought that I deserve such appreciations from my friends like you. It is nothing but the love of God. I thank God for your love."
NLC Students and Alumni would find great joy and pride in having this important volume. They will be enriched by its contents and know more about the man who has invested his life for the growth and development of Christian ministers for the last 55 years.
To buy this book, you may send your queries to:editor.nlcnews@gmail.com. Watch it in NLC YouTube Page.
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