A history of the Marburg Mission in Thailand in historical, theological, and strategical perspective : with prospects for its future / by Immanuel Scharrer.

The first part is a full English summary; the second part is the complete project in German.

Typescript.

Ministry Perspective Project submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Arts, Columbia Biblical Seminary and Graduate School of Missions, Columbia, South Carolina, 1991.

Bibliography: leaves 351-361.

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German Original and English Summary

1. Introduction

A Note on the Spelling of Thai Words -- The Climate and Geography of Thailand -- The Peoples of Thailand -- The History of Thailand Until World War II -- The Economy of Thailand -- The Religions of Thailand -- The History of Mission and the Church of Christ in Thailand (CCT) -- Fundamental Hidnrances in Propogating the Gospel among Thai-Buddhists -- Opportunities and Bridges.

2. The Beginning of the Marburg Mission in Thailand

The "Deutsche Gemeinschafts Diakonie Verband" (DGD) -- The Mission Work of the DGD -- The Door to Thailand Opens.

3. The Time of Sowing: 1954-1959

The Situation in Thailand -- The Task of the Marburg Mission -- The Area of the Present Church District Fifteen of Phayao -- The Town of Phayao -- Surrounding Area of Phayao -- The Area of the Present Church District Two of Chiangrai -- Church District One of Chiangmai -- Church District Three of Lampang -- Bangkok -- Summary -- Evaluation.

4. The Time of Harvesting: 1960-1975

The Situation in Thailand -- The Task of the Marburg Mission -- The Area of the Present Church District Fifteen of Phayao -- Situation -- The Town of Phayao -- Ban-Thamm and Vicinity -- The Area West and South of Phayao -- Huey-Dok-Khemm and Vicinity -- San-Gong and Vicinity -- The Eastern Part of the Province -- The Area of the Present Church District Two of Chiangrai -- Phan and Surroundings -- The Town of Chiangrai and Surroundings -- The Area of Wiang-Pa-Pao -- The Area of Ban-Lau -- Church District One of Chiangmai -- Church District Three of Lampang -- Central and South Thailand -- Summary -- Evaluation.

5. The Time of Crisis and Trial: 1976-1990

The Situation in Thailand -- The Task of the Marburg Mission -- Church District Fiftenn of Phayao -- Situation -- The Town of Phayao -- Presbytery One of Phayao -- Presbytery Two of Ban-Thamm -- Presbytery Three of Dschun -- The Eastern Part of the District -- Church District Two of Chiangrai -- Church District One of Chiangmai -- Church District Three of Lampang -- Church District Four of Phrae -- Church District Five of Nan -- Summary -- Evaluation.

6. Future Perspectives

Political Perspectives on Thailand -- Consolidation and Renewal of Old and of New Churches Planted by the Marburg Mission -- Planting New Churches -- Training Church Workers -- Strategic Distribution of Missionaries -- Problems to be Expected and Prevented.

List of Illustrations Included in the Summary

Church Growth in the CCT 1957 until 1974 -- Church Growth in Ban-Thamm -- Number of Communicants in Thai Churches after 1975 -- Mission with More than Ten Missionaries in Thailand -- Membership in the Churches of Presbytery Two fo Ban-Thamm -- Membership in the Churches of Presbytery Three of Dchun -- Church Growth of the Church District of Phayao -- Growth of Churches founded by the Marburg Mission.