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An In-Depth Study Of A Pioneer Of The Modern Missionary Movement – Case Study Of William Carey
1.0 INTRODUCTION
It is incontrovertible that Christianity was a working missionary institution for a thousand years from the days of the apostles. The Church initially won the Roman Empire from heathenism to Christianity in the first four centuries of its history. The advancing hordes of barbarians were subsequently conquered. Unfortunately, after the tenth century, church, state, pope and emperor fought for supremacy. A sad realization is that the missionary spirit declined, though it was not entirely lost. The Reformation did not actually extend the church but was more concerned with efforts to purify and reorganize the church. In the later age of the Reformation, the first extensive efforts to Christianize the heathen was were made, not by Protestants, but by Roman Catholics. It was indeed embarrassing to Protestants to hear that Roman Catholic missionaries were “writing off the Protestant movement because it was not sending missionaries” (Winter 1999, 212). The Moravians began to establish foreign missions by 1932. It is believed that in proportion to its small membership at home, no other denomination has maintained as many missions as the Moravian Church. Writers contest the popular view that British missions began with Carey. It is argued that “strictly speaking, this is not correct” (Kane 1975, 81). The Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts are cited as supportive evidence. However, the point of this in-depth study is that Carey brought a veritable revolution in missionary thinking and planning. Carey realized that “at the very heart of the Church”s vocation in the world is the proclamation of the kingdom of God inaugurated in Jesus the Lord, crucified and risen” (Scherer and Bevans 1992, 73). This truth is indeed the lifeblood of missionary inspiration and endurance. Carey himself expressed the connection: Read the rest of this entry »
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Explore the Advantages of International Studies in Lands Down Under
The term ‘Down Under’ refers to countries like Australia, New Zealand, and adjacent islands in the South Pacific Ocean. Australia as one of the seven continents of the world is counted among top 4 education destinations for international students, the others being the USA, UK and Canada. Similarly, New Zealand is not far behind in terms of high-quality education and is rather giving its bigger counterpart a run for its money. Both Australia and New Zealand collectively represent the true global exposure of education down under.
Students having a desire to study in Australia can derive a lot of benefits from its various education programs that are comparable with the ones available in the USA or UK. The cost of living and study here is also on the lower side. The country, of late, has witnessed a tremendous increase in the number of international students who seek globally accredited degrees and certificates to maximize their job prospects. The range of programs offered in the country is huge and one of a kind. Hence, you’ll never run out of alternatives when you study in Australia.
The teaching methodology adopted by Australian universities is talked highly in the education world. There are also plenty of research activities undertaken on a regular basis. But, the most noteworthy aspect of these researches is the quick incorporation of their findings to the courses of study. The major fields coming under the purview of researches include medicine, economic developments, biological sciences, telecommunications, cultural studies and many more. Various organizations like the UNESCO or the Association of Commonwealth Universities have rated the higher education standards in Australia as excellent. The universities that can fulfill your dream of studying abroad in Australia include Australian National University, Australian Catholic University, Charles Darwin University and Central Queensland University. Read the rest of this entry »
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