The Theology of Frugality: Rediscovering God’s Economic Practices is an essential one for people who are practicing prodigality (excessively spending money lavishly) and for fame due to societal pressures that lead to financial struggles. Despite modest incomes like Singareni Collieries Company Limited miners, Ramakrishnapur in the Mancherial District, Telangana State, India, globally many often overspend, causing further financial instability, domestic discord, and even health issues, ultimately resulting in desperation and suicides. Therefore, the book advocates for a paradigm shift from prodigal practices to frugality. Through detailed case studies and various sources, the book highlights the root causes and invites readers to contemplate a different way of life by rediscovering God’s economic practices, emphasizing the interconnectedness of humanity, urging for a reevaluation of the theological relationship with material wealth, and advocating for a more sustainable life. The book also encourages readers to rethink their approach to wealth and prioritize community, moderation, and sustainability in their lives in a globalised world, offering insights into theological principles that advocate for a just society and a sustainable future.

Contents

Foreword
Acknowledgement
List of Abbreviations
Introduction

Chapter 1: The Origin and Development of Singareni Collieries Company Limited

Introduction

1.1. Brief History of Singareni Collieries Company Limited
1.2. The Origin of Singareni Collieries Company Limited
1.3. The Plight of the First Generation Coal Miners in Singareni Collieries Company Limited
1.4. Methods of Mining in Singareni Collieries Company Limited
1.5. Departments in Singareni Collieries Company Limited
1.6. Facilities Provided by Management and Economic Upliftment of the Singareni Collieries Company Limited Coal Miners
1.7. Development of Singareni Collieries Company Limited
1.8. Lifestyle of Singareni Collieries Company Limited Coal Miners
1.9. Singareni Collieries Company Limited Contribution towards the Progress of the Nation
1.10. Social Welfare Schemes of Singareni Collieries Company Limited

Conclusion

Chapter 2: Prodigal Practices of Coal Miners in Ramakrishnapur, Telangana

Introduction

2.1. Definition and Description
2.2. Understanding the Nature of Lifestyle
2.3. Factors Influencing Prodigality
2.4. Transition in SCCL Coal Miners Lifestyle
2.5. Sample Policy and Related Outcomes to Find Coal Miner’s Lifestyle

Conclusion

Chapter 3: Theology of Frugality: Rediscovering God’s Economic Practices

Introduction

3.1. Definition of Frugality/Frugal
3.2. Characteristics of Frugality
3.3. Frugality in Bible
3.4. Theology of Frugality
3.5. Rediscovering God’s Economic Practices
3.6. Theology of Frugality as Theology of Life
3.7. Theology of Frugality as Theology of Simple Living
3.8. Theology of Frugality as Theology of Sharing
3.9. Theology of Frugality as Theology of Survival

Conclusion

Conclusion
Appendix
Bibliography

Gnanak Gerhardson Munnangi is an ordained minister of the Church of South India, Diocese of Medak (CSI-MD) who hails from Telangana State, India. Currently, he teaches at Andhra Christian Theological College, Hyderabad as an assistant professor of the Department of Theology and Ethics. He has to his credit of few articles and devotionals published – “Mission in a Digital World” in Sundays with CWM: Rising UP and Journeying Together (Singapore: Council for World Mission Ltd., 2023); “Right to Food: Respect, Protect and Fulfill” in International Year of Pluses: Time for Creation 2016 (Bangalore: SCMI, 2016).