About Us
August 6, 2022 2023-01-03 10:42About Us
Bethesda Khankho Institute (BKI) is a Centre for Integrated Studies specialized in Indigenous knowledge. It is being led by an ecumenical body of Indigenous scholars in North-East India. The Institute promotes a deeper study of indigenous knowledge for the enrichment of human life and a sustainable society. As an academic institution, Bethesda Khankho Institute is committed to research, participatory learning, holistic education and publication. Our current activities include conducting seminars, conferences and personal interviews with local experts and offering a Postgraduate Diploma in Indigenous studies.
Vision
Mission
Objectives of the Institution
BKI exists to promote a deeper study of indigenous knowledge through research, participatory learning, holistic education and publication to prepare contextually well-rooted and globally well- connected communities for sustainable Earth community. Hence, we are committed to:
(a) Deeper study of Indigenous Knowledge and its implications for ecology, wellness, and community sustainability.
(b) Tracing the complex social, religious, cultural, economic and political developments that marginalise the place and role of the Indigenous people and their heritage in the development of knowledge.
(c) Analysing and interpreting Indigenous people’s lifeworld for the enrichment of human knowledge, community transformation and faith expression.
(d) Conversing with others in a global community who have experience in and interest for integrated studies, particularly in the field of Indigenous knowledge.
(e) Exploring the ways and means of integrating Indigenous knowledge into modern education in order to contribute toward building sustainable global society and ecological peace.
(f) Researching and promoting integrated studies.
Activities
BKI offers courses on Post-Graduate Diploma in Indigenous Studies, Certificate course on Understanding Land Laws and Indigenous Communities in Manipur. We conduct seminars, workshops, conferences and personal interviews with local experts. We also conduct research and publish books both in India and abroad. One of our main activities is collecting and documenting indigenous resources.
Office Staff
Rev Dr Jangkholam Haokip
Director
Dr Zamminlen Lhungdim
Dean of Academics
Mr Richard Haokip
Administrative Staff
Mr Jangminlal Mate, & Rev Mangminthang
Library Resource development [Voluntary]
Faculty
Academic Committee
The activities of Bethesda Khankho Institute (BKI) for integrated studies is led by an Ecumenical Body of Indigenous scholars as Academic Committee approved by the Board of Trustees of Bethesda-Khankho Foundation
Collaborations & Partnerships
BKI offer various courses and give academic degrees in collaboration with Martin Luther Christian University, Shillong, Meghalaya. The pioneering Christian university in Meghalaya, MLCU, commits itself to render service to the community and to provide its students with a high-quality education that will enable them to graduate as well-rounded professionals, to serve with purpose, integrity and efficiency anywhere in the world. https://www.mlcuniv.in/
About the Founder & Director
Rev Dr Jangkholam Haokip has completed his BD, MTh in India and PhD from the University of Aberdeen, Scotland, UK.
Prior to initiating BKI, he has served at Union Biblical Seminary, Pune, India for twenty years as an Associate Professor holding different responsibilities including Registrar, Chief Editor of UBS Journal, Dean & HoD of Theology and Ethics Department.
Currently Prof Haokip commits his full-time service for the study of Indigenous knowledge in the context of World Christianity at BKI. Alongside his pioneering work, he supervises doctoral theses of the Senate of Serampore college/University and the Martin Luther Christian University, Shillong and continues to publish. Prof Haokip also serves as the Vice Chairman for the Council of Kuki Worship Services across India and abroad.
Legal Status
Bethesda Khankho Institute is a project of Bethesda Khankho Foundation which is registered as a Charitable Trust under Indian Trust Act 1882, bearing Regd. 3 of 2011 in Churachandpur, Manipur. Click on the button below to donate to Bethesda Khankho Foundation.
