Becoming an Alongsider
Walking Alongside Hindus as they explore devotion to Jesus
Becoming an Alongsider is a self-paced journey toward greater understanding and deeper relationships with Hindus. Millions of Hindus live in North America. Perhaps you've met some at school or work, in a store or a gym, or living down the street. Ever wonder what it's like for your Hindu friend or neighbor living here? How might we serve as friends and neighbors, coming alongside them in their journeys?
Becoming an Alongsider is an online course produced by MARG Network. It features seven modules of content and includes a mixture of videos and articles. In it you'll find solid answers from fellow alongsiders, Hindus, and scholars to questions like:
What are Hinduisms?
Why don't Hindus want to become Christians?
How do Hindus experience Jesus?
What does devotion to Jesus look like?
What are the differences between conversion and devotion?
Join us, and take the next step in your journey towards understanding and better loving your Hindu friends.
Your Instructor
MARG Network is a network of disciples of Jesus that promotes walking alongside the many different Hindu communities across both India and the global Hindu diaspora and representing Christ in meaningful, contextual ways among Hindu peoples. MARG Network hosts the annual Rethinking Forum conference, an event for over 20+ years with gatherings in both the US and India. MARG Network offers resources, training materials, reading groups, an online blog with 70+ articles, and a podcast series.
Course Curriculum
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StartWELCOME to ALONGSIDING and THE MANY HINDUS OF NORTH AMERICA (5:10)
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StartSection 1. A Personal Story (7:39)
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StartSection 2. Confused or Fused? Stages of Adjustment (3:17)
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StartSection 3. Case Studies
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StartSection 4. Views of Americans (1:06)
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StartSection 5. Adapting to North American Culture (2:10)
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StartSection 6. What It's Like to be a Hindu Indian Student
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StartSection 7. Staying Connected to Family (1:39)
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StartSection 8. What is an Alongsider?
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StartSection 9. Quiz - The Hindus of North America
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StartSection 10. Tips for the Alongsider
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StartWHAT ARE HINDUISMS? (1:34)
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StartSection 1. Glossary of Hindu Terms
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StartSection 2. Why Most People Stop Learning About Hinduism
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StartSection 3. The Components of Religion
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StartSection 4. Starting Points (part 1) (13:24)
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StartSection 5. Counting Hinduism
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StartSection 6. Starting Points (part 2) (17:45)
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StartSection 7. Quiz
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StartSection 8. Tips for the Alongsider
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StartWHY DON'T HINDUS WANT TO BECOME CHRISTIANS? (2:07)
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StartSection 1. What do Hindus think about Christianity?
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StartSection 2. Learning from History (21:44)
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StartSection 3. The Burden of the Past
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StartSection 4. Cultural Separatism
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StartSection 5. Christianity for Diaspora Hindus
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StartSection 6. Why You Shouldn't Invite Your Hindu Friend to Church
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StartSection 7. Biblical Freedom (17:00)
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StartSection 8. Tips for the Alongsider