The book Peace and Nation Building: Challenges and Perspectives is a significant milestone for CCPRA in its commitment to justice and peace. As the world celebrate the 25th year of the International Day of Peace, this collection of articles addresses the theme of cultivating a culture of peace, especially in this part of the world where Nation Building initiatives faces challenges like corruption, conflict, injustice, intolerance, subjugation, and alienation.

L. Imsutoshi Jamir
Professor of Communication and Cultural Studies

Contents

Foreword
Acknowledgement
Preface
Keynote Address

1. A Narrative Reading of Brothers’ Fear in Genesis 33: A Paradigm to Peace and Nation Building
    Imsu Longchar

2. Religious Nationalism and its Impact on Nation-Building: An Analysis From a Tribal Christian Perspective
    John Stellon Ch. Marak

3. Religious Conflicts: Impact on Peace and National Building
    Aorenla Longchar

4. Peace and Nation Building: Christian Contributions towards Social Transformation in India from Historical Perspective
    Maongtoshi Walling

5. Power Sharing, Branding Leadership and the Challenges of Nation-Building
    E. Benrithung Patton

6. Indigeneity, “Nation-Building,” and the Practice of Hope Locating the Rationale
    Sani Athisü

7. Nation-Building in Peace with Environment: A Pastoral Response with Insights from the Lotha Naga Practices
    S. Ekonthung Ezung

Prof. Rev. Dr. A. Temjen Jamir is a member of the Changtongya Town Baptist Church under Ao Baptist Arogo Mungdang (ABAM). He is the Professor of Communication and the Principal of Clark Theological College. He has authored, edited and co-edited several books. Some of his publications include: Popularization of Folk Music in Christian Worship, 2018 (Revised Edition); Folk Dance as Ecumenical Communication: A Theological Vision and Mission, 2020; Creative Communication: The Potential of New Media in Theological Education, 2014 (Co-edited); Racism, the Thorn in the Humanity’s Peaceful Coexistence, with special reference to Theological, Tribal, Gendered, and Communication Media Perspectives, 2017 (Edited); Ethnic Politics in North East India: An Academic Approach, 2018 (Co-edited); Holistic Engagement: Quest for Peaceful Coexistence, 2024 (Edited). He has also written and published several articles in academic journals. His wife Mrs. L. Atula Lkr, CTC alumna, teaches at THSS, Mokokchung, and they are blessed with two sons, Imkongnuksung and Medemkaba.