This book is about the movement of ecumenism among the churches in Mizoram. Ecumenism with its dimension of cooperation and unity is becoming one of the most important issues faced by the churches in Mizoram today. The lack of ecumenism among the churches in Mizoram is due to the institution of different denominationalism, lack of openness, lack of grassroots level participation, lack of cooperation and unity, and lack of mutual understanding among the churches. By looking this context, an attempt is made to find out the possibilities of ecumenism in Mizoram. Therefore, the book is enquiring about the ecumenical possibilities among the churches in order to draw lessons for ecumenism in the area.

Contents

Acknowledgement
Forward - I
Forward - II

Chapter 1: Methodological Consideration

Chapter 2: Christianity in Mizoram

Introduction

2.1. Factors that Lead to the Introduction of Christianity in Mizoram
2.2. The Coming of European Missionaries in Mizoram
2.3. Agents for the Spread of Christianity
2.4. Reasons for the Success of Christianity in Mizoram

Concluding Remarks

Chapter 3: Development of Ecumenism Among the Mission Churches

Introduction

3.1. Cordial Relationship among the Mission Churches
3.2. Cooperation among the Mission Churches
3.3. Coming of Other Denominations
3.4. Interdenominational Cooperation

Concluding Remarks

Chapter 4: Presentation, Analysis and Interpretation of Data

Introduction

4.1. Demographic Data
4.2. Presence of Different Denominations
4.3. Impacts of Disunity
4.4. Unity of the Church
4.5. Awareness of Unity
4.6. Unity and Leadership

Concluding Remarks

Chapter 5: Movement Towards Ecumenism

Introduction

5.1. World Missionary Conference, 1910
5.2. International Missionary Council (IMC)
5.3. Life and Work and Faith and Order
5.4. World Council of Churches
5.5. Models of Unity
5.6. Church Union Movement in India
5.7. Movement towards Church Union in Mizoram
5.8. Failure of Church Union Negotiation
5.9. Council of Churches in Mizoram or Mizo Christian Council

Concluding Remark

Chapter 6: Problems and Prospects of Ecumenism Among the Churches in Mizoram

Introduction

6.1. Problems of Ecumenism
6.2. Impacts of Disunity
6.3. Prospects for Ecumenism in Mizoram
6.4. Suggestions for Ecumenism

Concluding Remarks

Chapter 7: General Conclusion

Bibliography

Rev. Prof. H. Lalrinthanga teaches History of Christianity at the Aizawl Theological College, Mizoram, India since 2011. He supervises Doctoral students and M.Th students in their theses. He is an ordained Minister of the Presbyterian Church of India (Mizoram Synod). He obtained his Bachelor of Divinity from Bishop’s College, Kolkata (1996); Master of Theology, History of Christianity from United Theological College, Bangalore (2004); Doctor of Theology from Tamil Nadu Theological Seminary, Madurai (2012) and Post-Doctoral Study under the supervision of Rev. Prof. V. V. Thomas (2022).