An Introduction to Indian Christian Theology by Robin Boyd

How has Christian theology developed within the unique religious, cultural, and philosophical context of India?

In An Introduction to Indian Christian Theology, Robin Boyd provides an important survey of the development of Christian theological thought in India. Rather than approaching Indian theology simply through Western theological categories, Boyd examines it in relation to the life, mission, and historical experience of the Church in India.

The book introduces readers to significant Indian Christian thinkers and theological movements, including Nehemiah Goreh, Brahmabandhab Upadhyaya, Sadhu Sundar Singh, A. J. Appasamy, P. Chenchiah, V. Chakkarai, P. D. Devanandan, M. M. Thomas, and others. It explores subjects such as bhakti, Indian Christology, Hindu-Christian encounter, dialogue, mission, Indian philosophical concepts, and the relationship between Christianity and Indian culture.

This makes the volume particularly valuable for seminary and theology students, pastors, researchers, teachers, and readers interested in Christianity in India.

Why Read This Book?

It provides a substantial introduction to Indian Christian theology, surveys major Indian Christian theologians and their ideas, explores the interaction of Christianity with Indian religious and philosophical traditions, and examines theology in relation to the mission of the Indian Church. Its contents also address themes including the Indian Renaissance, bhakti, Christology, Hindu Christianity, dialogue, and different types of Indian theological thought.