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Cultural Anthropology for Missions

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CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY FOR MISSIONS<br />

M.M.NINAN<br />

differs from the main culture.<br />

6. Take any two neighbored: tribes and compare how they meet<br />

these seven needs differently.<br />

7. What are some of the cultural complexes of your church? How do<br />

they differ from other churches?<br />

8. Consider some of the ceremonies, rituals and church<br />

organizational structures and discuss how far they fit into the<br />

culture. Are there any cultural alternatives?<br />

9. Discuss why changes in cultural practices must be approached<br />

carefully.<br />

10. Discuss the effect of the following changes in your tribe.<br />

a) Abolition of polygamy<br />

b) abolition of levitate system<br />

c) introduction of modern medicine<br />

d) abolition of certain rituals and sacrifices.<br />

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