Unlike the earlier works on the Work of the London Missionary Society (LMS), this book
conspicuously fetches out the health care and educational activities of London Missionary
Society in the existing Kanyakumari District of Tamilnadu. Finding the historical truth
from its deeper level, the developmental programmes of the LMS missionaries towards all
fragments of the society is worthily inscribed in this book. Creating possibilities for
the segregated and the downtrodden of the time by the missionaries become the staple of
the book, which challenges the mission of the present church.
Contents
Foreword
Preface
Acknowledgement
Introduction
1. The Historical Context of South Travancore
1. Geographical Sketch of South Travancore
2. The Political Structure of South Travancore
3. The Social Context and Customs
4. Religious Context
2. The London Missionary Society in South Travancore
1. Christianity in South Travancore Before 1800
A.D
2. The London Missionary Society
3. The LMS in South Travancore
3. Health Care Mission in South Travancore (1890 to 1947)
1. The Beginning of Health Care Mission
2. Progress of Health Care Mission (1890 to 1947)
3. Impact of Health Care Mission
4. Administrative Growth of Health Care Mission
4. Educational Mission in South Travancore (1890 to 1947)
1. Education in India
2. Development of Educational Mission
3. Schools for Girls
4. High School Education
5. Health Education
6. College Education
Conclusion
Bibliography
Rev. Dr. M. Christhudhas is an ordained minister of Church of South
India (CSI), Kanyakumari Diocese serving at the CSI Church Payanam, near Marthandam. He
hails from Palavilai - Eathavilai, Kuzhithurai. He obtained his M.A. and M.Phil. in
Philosophy from Madurai Kamaraj University. He did his B.D. at Serampore College, Kolkata
and M.Th. at Gurukul Lutheran Theological College, Chennai under the Senate of Serampore
College (University). He has obtained his Ph.D in Gandhian Philosophy from Gandhigram
Rural University and currently he is pursuing D.Min (Doctor of Ministry) studies. He has
served as the Treasurer and the secretary of Pastoral Concerns of the Diocese. At present
he also serves as the Corporate Manager for the schools of the Diocese. He is married to
Mrs. T. Sheela and they are blessed with two Children: C.S. Bussard and C.S. Bestlin. He
has already authored a book entitled `Martin Luther and Mahatma Gandhi: A Paradigm for
Social Change'.
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