Spirituality and Religion

Tribals in India: An Anthropo-Missiological Perspective

Dr. Venkat Potana

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In a world where tribal communities often remain misunderstood and marginalized, Tribals in India: An Anthropo-Missiological Perspective emerges as a groundbreaking work that bridges anthropology, theology, and missiology with deep compassion and scholarship. Drawing from decades of academic research and frontline ministry experience, Dr. Venkat Potana offers a rich exploration of India’s tribal societies—unveiling their cultural complexity, social structures, spiritual worldview, and economic challenges. This book is more than a study—it is a call. A call to understand tribal communities not through colonial stereotypes or sociopolitical agendas, but through the lens of God’s redemptive love and the transformative power of the Gospel. With historical insights, original field research, and theological reflection, Dr. Potana highlights how Christian missions have not only brought spiritual renewal but also empowered tribals socially and economically—restoring dignity, identity & hope

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GenreSpirituality and Religion

Length3 hrs 14 mins

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FormateBook with Audio

Publish dateJan 1, 1996

LanguageEnglish

1Introduction

212.4 Sickness, Health, and Healing

2Foreword

222.5 Mission to Tribals: Historical Perspective of Africa and India

3Chapter One: Called to the Margins – A Missional Vision for Tribal India

23Chapter Three- Problems& Prospects

41.2 Theological Foundations

243.1 Scheduled Tribals of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.

51.3 Anthropology and Mission

253.2 Prominent Tribals of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana

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61.4 Tribal Cosmology

263.3 Tribal Education

71.5 Cultural Integrity and the Gospel

273.4 Political Background of the Tribals

81.6 Historical Overview

283.5 Economic Status

91.7 Current Realities

293.6 Agriculture –An Overview

101.8 The Role of the Church

303.7 Industrializing

111.9 Vision for the Future

313.8 Health Problems

12Chapter Two-Tribals of India: Problems & Prospects

323.9 Culture Diffusion

132.1 Tribal identity, worldviews, and their social life

33Conclusion

142.2 Tribal Religion and Culture

34Copyright

152.3 Tribal Economy and Modern Economy

35Dedication

162.3.1 Indian Tribal Economy

36About the Author

172.3.2 Transition in Tribal Economy

37About the Book

182.3.3 Factors Behind the Changes

38Preface

192.3.4 Economic Changes in their Communities

39Epigraph

202.3.5 Impact of Modern Economy on Tribal Society

40Prologue

About the author

Dr. Venkat Potana

Dr. Venkat Potana is a professor, pastor, theologian, missiologist, and author with over 30 years of ministry experience across India and the United States. He holds a Ph.D. in Theology and Missiology, along with advanced studies in intercultural studies, philosophy, social work, and divinity. He has trained and mentored thousands of students, pastors, and leaders globally. Dr. Potana has authored more than 50 books on theology, missions, family, and discipleship, and continues to serve through teaching, writing, and itinerant ministry based in Dallas, Texas.View all by Dr. Venkat Potana