The theology course now speaks Bengali.
The first lessons of the theology course prepared in Portuguese by Rev. Paulo Henrique P. Cunha are now on YouTube, narrated in Bengali and open to all. This is the material that will train pastors, leaders and believers in India, and it will reach Odia and Hindi next.
ধর্মতত্ত্ব কোর্স — বাংলায় সম্পূর্ণ ও বিনামূল্যে
A complete theology course, free and in their own language
It is the Interdenominational Theology Course, written in Portuguese and used by students in Brazil, now translated and narrated in Bengali. The lessons are short videos organized by subject, one playlist per subject, to study on a phone, alone or in a group.
subjects in the full course, from the Bible to systematic theology, church history, ministry and mission
lessons already published in Bengali, in Subject 1 (Systematic Theology I)
for the student: the lessons are free and open to anyone
languages in the plan: Bengali now, then Odia and Hindi
The first lessons, already published
Subject 1 starts with the foundation: what theology is, how God reveals Himself and how faith and reason relate. Each lesson opens on YouTube, in Bengali; the original title appears below the English title.
Lesson 1.1What Is Theology and Why It Matters
ধর্মতত্ত্ব কী এবং কেন তা গুরুত্বপূর্ণ
The meaning of the word theology, its main definitions and why every Christian already does theology.
Lesson 1.2Systematic Theology and Doctrine
নিয়মতান্ত্রিক ধর্মতত্ত্ব এবং মতবাদের প্রকৃতি
What systematic theology is, what it is for and why the Bible is the supreme standard of doctrine.
Lesson 1.3God: Incomprehensible yet Knowable
ঈশ্বর অবোধ্য, তবু জ্ঞাত হওয়া যায়
The difference between comprehending and knowing God: He is incomprehensible, but not unknown.
Lesson 1.4General Revelation
সাধারণ প্রকাশ — ঈশ্বর সৃষ্টির মধ্যে নিজেকে জানান
How God reveals Himself in creation, the difference between natural revelation and natural theology, and Romans 1.
Lesson 1.5Special Revelation
বিশেষ প্রকাশ — ঈশ্বর খ্রীষ্টে ও শাস্ত্রে কথা বলেন
Why general revelation is not enough for salvation and how God has spoken in history, in His Word and in Christ.
Lesson 1.6Faith and Reason
বিশ্বাস ও যুক্তির বিতর্ক
The debate between faith and reason in church history, the extremes of fideism and rationalism, and what Augustine teaches.
Study on the phone, meet as a group
Anyone can watch the lessons for free, but pastors are trained in study groups led by a supervisor, who evaluates and certifies those who complete the course.
Each student watches the lessons on their own phone, in playlist order and with the Bible open, at the pace field life allows.
Once a month, small groups of pastors meet with a local coordinator to ask questions and strengthen one another.
Certificates are given only to those who complete the course in a supervised group, with follow-up and evaluation. Watching the lessons alone does not grant a certificate.
One course, three languages
Bengali comes first because it is the language of the region where the first groups of pastors begin. Odia, from Odisha, and Hindi, from northern India, come next.
Three ways to take the course further
Subscribe and share
Do you know someone who speaks Bengali, in India, in Bangladesh or abroad? Subscribe to the channel and send the link to those who can study.
Pray for the students
For the pastors who will study in groups, for the coordinators and for the translation of the next subjects. Use the monthly prayer points.
Support the translation
Translation, narration and the group meetings in the field depend on supporters. See what it costs and how to help.
About the course in Bengali
Is the theology course in Bengali free?
Yes. All lessons are open on YouTube, at no cost and with no sign-up. Translation and group meetings are funded by donations in Brazil.
Who prepared the course?
Rev. Paulo Henrique P. Cunha, who served in India from 2001 to 2005. The course was written in Portuguese and is used by students in Brazil. Read the story.
Does the course give a certificate?
Only to those who complete the course in a supervised study group, with follow-up and evaluation. Watching the lessons alone is free but does not grant a certificate.
What subjects does the course cover?
There are 22 subjects, step by step through Scripture, systematic theology, church history, Christian ministry and mission. Subject 1 is Systematic Theology I.
When will the course be available in Odia and Hindi?
Odia is the next language and Hindi follows. Dates depend on translation work and on support for the project; newsletter subscribers hear first.
Can I use the lessons in my church?
Yes. The lessons are open to everyone and were made for study alone or in a group. The channel only asks that you follow the playlist order and study with your Bible open.