June 30th-July 3rd, 2025
Overview
The Summer Institute for the Buddhist / Hindu Priority provides a one-week program designed to provide an overview of beliefs and practices of the Buddhist and Hindu worlds. Professors and guest lecturers have all served in South and East Asian countries and bring many years of ministry experience in building relationships and communicating the message of Jesus in the Buddhist/Hindu contexts.
Course Information
June 30th – July 3rd, 2025
The contemporary world has brought the Hindu and Buddhist worlds to our doorsteps. No longer is it necessary to travel to South or East Asia to encounter followers of these two religious systems. Followers of both worldviews can be found in most countries today.
This course provides the student with a basic understanding of the beliefs and practices of both Hinduism and Buddhism. Principles for establishing evangelistic and discipleship ministries in these two contexts will be presented for the purpose of establishing the church wherever Hindus and Buddhists live in the world.
There are no prerequisites.
MSS 639 SP. STU.: The Buddhism – Hinduism Priority
June 30-July 1: Hunduism
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m
Instructor: Steve Lilly, ThM.
1. Overview of the beliefs and practices of Hinduism
2. Building relationships with our Hindu neighbors
3. Communicating the gospel in the Hindu context
MSS 639 SP. STU.: The Buddhism – Hinduism Priority
July 2-July 3: Buddhism
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m
Instructor: Steve Lilly, ThM.
1. Overview of Buddhism with specific attention given to Theravada, Mahayana, and Tibetan Buddhism
2. Understanding and building relationships with our Buddhist neighbors
3. Communicating the gospel in the Buddhist context
Professor Bio
Steve Lilly, ThM.
Steve has dedicated 38 years to cross-cultural ministry in Asia, actively engaging in campus ministry, international church leadership, and training national leaders. He has also worked in the medical field alongside his wife, Linda. Steve served as an AGWM Area Director for twenty years and three years as a Regional Director. A registered nurse, Linda has been an essential partner in their shared mission. Steve holds a Master of Arts in Biblical Literature from Oral Roberts University and a Master of Theology in Intercultural Studies from AGTS, providing a strong foundation for his leadership and cross-cultural work.