Courses
June 29-July 3
MCC 639 SP. STU.: The Buddhism-Hinduism Priority (8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.)
Instructor: Steve Lilly, Th.M., and visiting scholar/practitioners
Credits: 3
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.
Hinduism:
- Overview of the beliefs and practices of Hinduism
- Building relationships with our Hindu neighbors
- Communicating the gospel in the Hindu context
Buddhism:
- Communicating the gospel in the Buddhist context
- Overview of Buddhism with specific attention given to Theravada, Mahayana, and Tibetan Buddhism
- Understanding and building relationships with our Buddhist neighbors
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.
Steve Lilly, Th.M.
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.
Course Fees & Information
Full payment required by Monday, June 22, 2026
*An additional meal fee of $125 for the week will also apply for Seminar participants ($100 for students taking it for credit)
Full Credit
For current Bachelor of Arts, Masters, Doctoral, and Audit rates please visit this page or contact the Bursar’s Office at [email protected]
- 3 credits, AGTS admission required (As a degree-seeking student earning 3-credit hours, you must take a full 15-week class [May 11-August 16]. The week of June 29-July 3 or July 6-10 is considered “Residency” and is taken in conjunction with the requirements of earning the 3-credits. A student will have pre-course work, residency, and post-course work.)
- Current AGTS student, for credit registration
- Master’s level course
- Current AGTS student, audit course registration
- AGTS alumni are eligible for one free 3-hour course audit per year. Audit only covers tuition for one course.
Seminar
$425.00/per person, per course; Full payment is required by Monday, June 22, 2026
- Seminar only registration
- Non-credit, no AGTS admission required
Appointed AGWM/AGUSM
$225.00/per person, per course; Full payment is required by Monday, June 22, 2026
- Other commissioning bodies (e.g., IMB, SIL), missionaries (non-credit, no AGTS admission required)
- Seminar only registration
- AGWM/AGUSM new missionary registration (364 days or less) and veteran missionary registration (365 days or more)