Historical Background and Reflections

The State of the Rural Church in Southern Asia and Eastern Asia

Abstract

This article provides an overview of the history, colonization, class struggle, and caste system in Southern Asia and Eastern Asia, with special attention to India. The author discusses Christian missions to the Indian subcontinent and the significance of the church unification movements, leading to the formation of the Church of South India and the Church of North India. Indian Christian theologians have made remarkable efforts to understand religious plurality and social justice. The churches continue to face both challenges and opportunities.