# https://hitha.org ## Posts - [The Freedom of Religion Bills in India - Dr. Deborah Suparna](https://hitha.org/the-freedom-of-religion-bills-in-india-dr-deborah-suparna/):  “The Freedom of Religion Bills in India” – Dr. Deborah Suparna Antipathy toward proselytizing in India has given rise to legislation in several Indian states that severely restrict religious conversion. The so-called Freedom of Religion Bill is ostensibly designed to prevent conversion by force, fraud, or inducement. But as many have remarked, the Acts are effectively if not openly discriminatory, imposing disproportionate hardships on non-Hindus and low castes. Although proponents argue that the Acts safeguard religious freedom by prohibiting coercive means of proselytizing, the legislation’s vague definitions of force and fraud make it impossible to ascertain when the conversion will be legitimate […] - [Tree of Life - Shadows of the Cross - Shantha Kumari Mondithoka](https://hitha.org/tree-of-life-shadows-of-the-cross-shantha-kumari-mondithoka/):  Tree of Life – Shadows of the Cross – Shantha Kumari Mondithoka In the Christian tradition, the Lenten season is a time of profound spiritual significance. During this sacred period, believers are called to reflect deeply on the journey to the Cross, guided by the illumination of God’s Word. The scriptural passages highlighted in this devotion are Genesis 2:8-9 and 3:22-24 from the Old Testament and John 1:14-18, and Galatians 3:13-14 from the New Testament. The Genesis account of the Garden of Eden (2:8-9) establishes the centrality of the Tree of Life, a symbol of the divine presence and the […] ## Pages - [Anthony Victor](https://hitha.org/faculty/anthony-victor/): Anthony Victor Adjunct Faculty About Founder and Director: Resident Faculty: Pastoral Intern: (April’14-Aug’14) The Crossroad Church Bangalore. Youth Ministry: (June’13-March’14) The Crossroad Church Banglaore. Children Ministry Teacher: (July’13-Feb’14) SAIACS Children Ministry, Bangalore. Justice Intern: (July ’12-Feb‘13) International Justice Ministry, Bangalore. Ministry Intern: (July’11-Feb’12) Urban India Ministries, Bangalore. Mission trips: (2004 to 2006) Adonai’s Bride Church, Secunderabad. Worship ministry: (2004 to 2006) Adonai’s Bride Church, Secunderabad. Got Queries? Get In Touch - [George Verghese](https://hitha.org/faculty/george-verghese/): George Verghese Adjunct Faculty About EKKLESIA EVANGELICAL FELLOWSHIP – Hyderabad, Telangana, India | September, 2019 – present POSITION: Pastoral Intern Got Queries? Get In Touch - [Dr. David Prasanna Kumar Mende](https://hitha.org/faculty/dr-david-prasanna-kumar-mende/): Dr. David Prasanna Kumar Mende Adjunct Faculty About Serving as a full-time Pastor of El-Shaddai Assembly of God Church in Hyderabad since 2007. Honors/Awards: Got Queries? Get In Touch - [Rev. Sai Krishna Gomatam](https://hitha.org/faculty/rev-sai-krishna-gomatam/): Rev. Sai Krishna Gomatam Adjunct Faculty About I grew up in a Hindu Brahmin family in India. I occasionally practiced priesthood in a local Hindu temple in my hometown during my childhood. At age sixteen I faced an existential crisis in my life due to which I decided to end my life. By the grace of God, I did not succeed. During that time, there was a girl standing in front of my college, distributing fliers. The fliers contained an invitation to an evangelistic meeting. I decided to show up at this meeting. It was conducted by a group of […] - [Mr. Syam Jeevan Babu](https://hitha.org/faculty/mr-syam-jeevan-babu/): Mr. Syam Jeevan Babu B Lecturer In The Department Of New Testament About He did his Thesis on “The Study of The Church at Antioch in The Book of Acts With A View to Derive Church Growth Principles.” M.Th. (New Testament) – South Asia Institute of Advanced Christian Studies, Bengaluru. He did his Thesis on “A Rhetorical Critical Analysis of Paul’s Apostolic Sufferings in 2 Corinthians.” He won the Frederick Buechner Award for Excellence in Writing the Best Master of Theology Thesis in Terms of Creativity and Original Research. Got Queries? Get In Touch - [Mrs. Santha Kumari Merigala (Mondithoka)](https://hitha.org/faculty/mrs-santha-kumari-merigala-mondithoka/): Mrs. Santha Kumari Merigala (Mondithoka) Academic Dean Of HITHA and Faculty In Theology About She won Gold Medal for being the topper. Got Queries? Get In Touch - [Rev. Sudhakar Mondithoka](https://hitha.org/faculty/rev-sudhakar-mondithoka/): Rev. Sudhakar Mondithoka Director About Rev. Sudhakar Mondithoka had a life-transforming encounter with Christ as a teen-ager in 1975 and has been involved in Christian ministry right from his student days (in the UESI – Union of Evangelical Students of India) and in his local church. He has three graduate degrees – M. Sc (Zoology – specializing in Entomology and Neurophysiology), M. Ed (School Administration) from Osmania University, Hyderabad and M. A (Philosophy of Religion and Ethics) from Talbot School of Theology, Biola University, USA. After working for a short time as an Entomological Officer with the Andhra Pradesh State […] - [Faculty](https://hitha.org/faculty/): our esteemed faculty Faculty Faculty at HITHA Rev. Sudhakar Mondithoka Director Mrs. Santha Kumari Mondithoka Academic Dean Rev. Sai Krishna Gomatam Adjunct Faculty Dr. David Prasanna Kumar Mende Adjunct Faculty Mr. Syam Jeevan Babu, M.Th Faculty-N.T Dr. Johnson Srigiri (Ph. 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We are committed to excellence in our theological education and faith formation. Christian leaders are challenged not only to master knowledge but also to thrive in their relationships and the practical expression of faith. Whether it’s a ministry in a local church, evangelizing colleagues in your office, or leading a Christian organization, […] - [About](https://hitha.org/about/): About us Welcome to Hitha! The Hyderabad Institute of Theology and Apologetics aims to equip Christian professionals, ministry leaders, church leaders, and laity with an integrated biblical worldview for effective service in the Church and the marketplace. We are committed to excellence in our theological education and faith formation. Christian leaders are challenged not only to master knowledge but also to thrive in their relationships and the practical expression of faith Whether it’s a ministry in a local church, evangelizing colleagues in your office, or leading a Christian organization, you’ll receive the training necessary to pursue your calling with competence, […] - [Courses](https://hitha.org/courses/): On demand learning Courses OVERVIEW OF THE PROGRAMMES OFFERED AT HITHA B.Th (Bachelors of Theology) Flexible Online Classes — Strengthen your understanding of biblical knowledge, theology, and ministry application. MA (Biblical Studies) Master of Arts in Biblical Studies trains students to apply biblical truths to the practical problems people face in their life and other situations. MA (Theological Studies) Continue The Pursuit Of Learning Theology With The Master Of Arts In Theological Studies. 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