8. THEMES AND ISSUES
Ecumenism, Education, Inter-religious, Theological Writing, Para Church, Religion and Identity, Social Concern, Theological Education, Women, Youth Work.
8.1 Ecumenism
Chelliah, D D. ‘The growth of unity among the churches in Malaya,’ International Review of Mission, 37(148), 1948, pp.421-426.
Fleming, J R. Faith and Order discussions in Malaya 1951-1960. Memorandum ... for the first meeting of the Negotiating Committee for Church Union in Malaya, mimeo, October 1960, 16pp including appendices.
Fleming, J R. Some notes on the history and development of the Malayan Christian Council, mimeo, Council of Churches of Malaysia and Singapore, December 1966, 10pp.
Growing in unity with Christ, Council of Churches in Malaysia 40th Anniversary General Assembly 13-16 February 1987 Kuala Lumpur. 1987, 96pp.
Lim Chin Chin, ‘The Council of Churches of Malaysia 1947-1987,’ in Growing in unity with Christ, Council of Churches in Malaysia 40th Anniversary General Assembly 13-16 February 1987 Kuala Lumpur, 1987, pp.35-42.
Lindbeck, George A. ‘The present ecumenical and church situation in West Malaysia and Singapore,’ South East Asia Journal of Theology, 11, 1969, pp.72-80.
Nair, Devan. ‘Address by President Devan Nair at the National Council of Churches convention on the role of the NCC,’ East Asia Journal of Theology, 3(1), 1985, pp.31-35.
Records of a Conference held at Singapore, SS, on January 21st, 22nd, & 23rd, 1913, together with the papers presented at the conference, Continuation Committee of the World Missionary Conference, Edinburgh, 1910.
‘Survey of church union negotiations 1979-1981, Malaysia,’ Ecumenical Review, 34, October 1982, reprinted from Faith and Order Paper 115, WCC, Geneva. References are also given to the Ecumenical Review 1968, pp.272ff.; 1970, p.263; 1972, pp.361ff.; 1974, p.312; 1976, pp.321ff.; 1978, p.240.
Wittenbach, H A. Working together IV, Malaya, Highway Press, London, 1957, 35pp.
Yap Kim-Hao. Church structure issues in Asian ecumenical thought with particular reference to Malaysia and Singapore, ThD, Boston University School of Theology, 1969, 260pp.
8.2 Education
Barclay, Wade Crawford. ‘Religious education in Malaya,’ International Journal of Religious Education, 5(7), April 1929, pp.18,19,40.
Bunce, Thirza. A study of moral and religious education in British Malaya. Thesis, University of Indianapolis, 1932.
Cheeseman, H R. ‘Education in Malaya, 1900-1941,’ Malayan Historical Journal, 2, July 1955, pp.30-47.
Cooke, Denis Frederick. Some aspects of the history of the mission schools of Malaya with special reference to the development of the grants-in-aid system, MA thesis, University of London, 1963.
Gullick, J M. Josephine Foss and the Pudu English School. A pursuit of excellence, Pelanduk Publications, Petaling Jaya, 1988, xii + 198pp. The story of a remarkable Anglican missionary woman teacher from 1914 to 1983.
Ho Seng Ong. Education for unity in Malaya. An evaluation of the educational system of Malaya with special reference to the need for unity in its plural society, Penang, 1952.
Ho Seng Ong. Methodist Schools in Malaysia. Their record and history, Board of Education, Malaya Annual Conference, Petaling Jaya, 1964, xvi + 843pp. Comprehensive illustrated history.
Hunt, Robert A. "Christian Theological Reflection and Education in the Muslim Societies of Malaysia and Indonesia", Studies in World Christianity 3 (2): 202-225, 1997.
Kovilpillai, Daniel et al. A short history of St Andrew’s School 1862-1962, Singapore, 64pp.
Kwan Lee Kun, Gerakan missionari Kristian Protestant di Sabah: satu tinjauan mengenai sumbangan missionari Protestant dalam pendidikan (1880an-1962) [A survey of the contribution of the Christian Missionary movement in Sabah to Education (1880-1962)], BA (hons) thesis, Department of History, University Kebangsaan Malaysia, 1988, 183pp.
Manderson, L. ‘The development and direction of female education in Peninsular Malaysia,’ Journal of the Malaysian Branch of the Royal Asiatic Society, 51(2), 1978.
Survey and program. Religious education of the Methodist Episcopal Church in Malaya, Joint Committee on Religious Education in Foreign Fields, Board of Foreign Missions - Board of Education, The Women’s Foreign Missionary Society, Chicago, 1930, 149pp.
Taylor, Brian and Pamela Mildmay Hayward, The Kuching Anglican Schools 1848-1973, Lee Ming Press, 1973.
Thomas, F. ‘Christian schools and national goals in
Singapore,’ Journal of Christian Education, [Australia] 17, Sep 1974,
pp.18-32.
Walker, E A. Sophia Cooke or forty-two years work in Singapore, Elliot
Stock, 1899.
8.3 Inter-religious
Basri, Ghazali. Christian Mission and Islamic Dawah in Malaysia. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: Nurin Enterprise, 1992.
Batumalai, S. ‘An understanding of Malay’s quest for Islamization and a tentative Christian response,’ Asia Journal of Theology, 2(2), 1988, pp.217-238.
Batumalai, S. ‘Responses to "Islamic resurgence in Malaysia" from a Christian perspective,’ Asia Journal of Theology, 3(1), 1989, pp.1-14.
Batumalai, S. ‘Theology of Muhibah (goodwill) for God’s will (Insha Allah) in the Land of the Red Crescent and the Red Cross,’ Asia Journal of Theology, 3(2), 1989, pp.430-445.
Jerker, Alf. Islamisation in Malaysia and its Effects on Churches. Swedish Missiological Themes 91 (3) 2003: 429-462.
Ghazali, Basri. A comparative study in religious tolerance in post-independence Malaysia and Nigeria with special reference to Christian-Muslim relations, PhD thesis, University of Aberdeen, 1988, 449pp.
Goddard, Hugh. Christian-Muslim Relations in Nigeria and Malaysia. In Lloyd Ridgeon, ed. Islamic Interpretations of Christianity. New York: St. Martin’s Press2000
Means, Gordon P. ‘Public policy toward religion in Malaysia,’ Pacific Affairs, 51(3), 1978, pp.384-405.
One God, many paths. Essays on the social relevance of religion in Malaysia from Islamic, Buddhist, Christian, Hindu and philosophical perspectives, Aliran, Penang, 1980, 145pp.
Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra, et al. Contemporary issues on Malaysian Religions, Pelanduk, Petaling Jaya, 1984.
8.4 Malaysian Theological Writing
Batumalai, Sadayandy. A Malaysian Theology of Muhibbah : A Theology for a Christian Witnessing in Malaysia. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: Seminari Theoloji Malaysia, 1990.
Batumalai, Sadayandy. A prophetic Christology for neighbourology. A theology for prophetic living, Kuala Lumpur, 1986, 277pp.
Batumalai, S. ‘A prophetic way of life in Malaysia,’ Asian Theological Search, 23, April, 1986. [Centre for Society and Religion, 281 Deans Road, Colombo 10, Sri Lanka.]
Batumalai, S. ‘The task of Malaysian theology,’ Inter Religio, 13, 1988, pp.2-17.
England John, C. Theology in Action 2 : A Workshop Report for Malaysia and Singapore, March 1-6, 1973:Kuala Lumpur, W. Malaysia. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: East Asia Christian Conference, 1973.
Ho, Daniel K C, ed. Renewal in the Malaysian Church. Papers of the 2nd National Evangelical Christian Fellowship Seminar 24-25 June, 1988, NECF, Petaling Jaya, 1988, 89pp.
Hwa Yung. Christian thinking on emigration, Graduates Christian Fellowship, Petaling Jaya, 1987, 17pp.
Hwa Yung. ‘Theories of atonement and the mission of the church,’ Asia Journal of Theology, 3(2), 1989, pp.540-557.
Prince, John and Moyra. Lighting the Lamp. Scripture Union in East Asia and the Pacific 1880-1983, Scripture Union/ANZEA Regional Council, Hong Kong, nd., 91pp.
Roxborogh, Jenny. Christ in our caring, Malaysian CARE, Kuala Lumpur, 1989, 28pp.
See also Wikipedia Freedom of Religion in Malaysia
Clammer, J. R. Straits Chinese Society : Studies in the Sociology of the Baba Communities of Malaysia and Singapore. Singapore: Singapore University Press, 1980.
———. The Ambiguity of Identity : Ethnicity Maintenance and Change among the Straits Chinese Community of Malaysia and Singapore. Singapore: Institute of Southeast Asian Studies, 1979.
Dorall, Richard F. Religion and ethnicity in Malaysia: a preliminary analysis of data in the 1980 population and housing census of Malaysia, CMW project, Komisi Bahasa Malaysia Gereja Katolik Semenanjung Malaysia, January 1986, 18pp. mimeo.
Hunt, Robert A. "Individual, Community, State, and Perceptions of Human Rights and Religious Freedom." Trinity Theological Journal 4:15-30, 1995.
Lee, Raymond L M, and Susan Ellen Ackerman. Sacred Tensions : Modernity and Religious Transformation in Malaysia. Columbia S.C.: University of South Carolina Press, 1997.
Moey M, Kwan Yoke Lin and Goh Keat Peng, eds. The Christian and race relations in Malaysia, Graduates Christian Fellowship, Petaling Jaya, 1986, pp.50.
Omar, and Alhabshi Othman. The Role and Influence of Religion in Society. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: Institute of Islamic Understanding Malaysia, 1994.
Riddell Peter, G. Islam and the Malay-Indonesian World : Transmission and Responses. London: Hurst & Company, 2001.
Russell, A. Sue. Conversion, Identity, and Power : The Impact of Christianity on Power Relationships and Social Exchanges. Lanham, MD: University Press of America, 1999.
Yeoh, Seng Guan. "Managing Sensitivities: Religious Pluralism, Civil Society and Inter-faith Relations in Malaysia." The Round Table 94 (382):629-640.
8.7 Social Concern
Christian participation for development in Malaysia, Seminar Proceedings, Committee for Selangor Urban Industrial Mission, Petaling Jaya, 1970, mimeo, 82pp.
Christian values in building a Malaysian Society, National Evangelical Christian Fellowship, Petaling Jaya, 1985.
Dorall, Richard F. ‘The contribution of Malaysian Christians to national unity,’ Negara, July 1986, pp.18-22. [Jabatan Perdama Menteri/Prime Minister’s Department, Kuala Lumpur.]
Hunt, Robert. ‘Historical overview of Christian social services in Malaysia,’ in Jayasooria, Denison, ed. Trends and challenges in social services today, Resource, Research and Communication Unit, Council of Churches of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, 1989, pp.1-11.
Jayasooria, Denison, ed. Community caring. A strategy for meeting needs in your community, Malaysian CARE, Kuala Lumpur, 1987, 56pp.
Jayasooria, Denison, ed. Issues since Merdeka, Malaysian CARE, Kuala Lumpur, 1987, 42pp.
Jayasooria, Denison, ed. Trends and challenges in social services today, Resource, Research and Communication Unit, Council of Churches of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, 1989, pp.119.
Koh Tong Ngee, Philip. Freedom of religion in Malaysia - the legal dimension, Graduates Christian Fellowship, Petaling Jaya, 1987.
Monash, Paul. The church and the urban poor: an agenda for action, Seminari Theoloji Malaysia student dissertation, 1986, 147pp.
Roxborogh, Jenny. Christ in our caring, Malaysian CARE, Kuala Lumpur, 1989, 28pp.
Young, Betty. Who Cares? : The Story of Malaysian Care. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: Malaysian CARE, 1991.
Allen, Yorke. A seminary survey, Harper, 1960, pp.117f., 215f.
Anderson, S R and Smith, C Stanley. The Anderson-Smith Report on theological education in Southeast Asia especially as it relates to the training of Chinese for the Christian ministry, Board of Founders, Nanking Theological Seminary, New York, 1952, xiv + 98pp.
Chou, Ivy Su-Teng. Planning a leadership training program for the Theological School in Sarawak, Borneo. Doctor of Education thesis, Columbia University Teachers College, 1955, 218pp.
Hommes, Tjaard G. ‘Report on the Malaysia Field Education Workshop,’ East Asia Journal of Theology, 4(2) 1986, pp.186-189.
Keidel, K W. ‘Cross-cultural clinical pastoral training in Singapore,’ Journal of Pastoral Care, 27, June 1973, pp.111-114.
Report on Anglican Theological Education in SEA today, 45pp, mimeo, nd. [1970s]
Stockwell, F O. ‘Theological education in South East Asia. II Malaysia,’ South East Asia Journal of Theology, April-July 1965, 6(4) and 7(1), pp.34-36.
Vierow, Duain W. Theological training in a Malaysian setting. A draft survey analysis, May 1974. Published privately by the author.
8.9 Women
Christian Conference of Asia. Urban Rural Mission. Conceiving a New Creation : Grassroots Women's Leadership Formation ; 13-19 October 1990, Penang YMCA, Malaysia, URM Concerns. Hong Kong Christian Conference of Asia, 1990.
Report of the first national meeting of Malaysian women in ministry and theology, 16-18 May, 1986, Kuala Lumpur, mimeo, 40pp.
Sin Ho Chee. ‘Women, work and leadership in the Methodist Church, Singapore,’ Asia Journal of Theology, 1(1), 1987, pp.215-220.
Yeoh Seng Guan. Women and theology in Asia, Seminari Theoloji Malaysia student dissertation, 1987, 91pp.
Women in the Methodist Church of Malaysia, 1885-1984, Women’s Society of Christian Service, Kuala Lumpur, nd., 140pp.
8.10 Youth work
Pedersen, Paul B. Church youth in Asia, Lutheran Church in Malaysia and Singapore, 1969, 139pp + appendices. Statistical analysis of questionnaires to LCMS church youth in Singapore and Malaysia.