Christian Faith and the Hope for a better Life

Contents
Part one: Introduction
1. Presentation of the Issue
2. Biblical Foundations
A. Old Testament
B. New Testament
C. Summary of the Biblical Evidence
3. Christian Faith and Life Improvement in the
History of Christianity
4. The Key Questions

Part two: The Case Studies
Preliminary Considerations
1. Introduction: Why Case studies in the respective
Countries and Areas?
2. Methodological Considerations
3. My Process
4. The Questionnaires

Case Study 1: Tanzania - Pray and Work
1. The Country and the Research Area
A. Politics and Society
B. Religions in Tanzania
C. The Kilimanjaro Area - the Northern Diocese of the ELCT

2. The Field Study
A. Intention, Preparation, Way of Implementation and Problems
B. The Results of the Interviews
C. Unpublished Researches
D. The emerging Issue of Prosperity Gospel

3. Conclusion of the case study on Tanzania

Case Study 2: Myanmar - Christianity in Transformation
1. The Country and the Research Area
A. Politics and Society
B. Religions in Myanmar
C. Christianity in Myanmar
D. The Research People and Area(s)

2. The Field Study
A. Intention, Preparation, Way of Implementation, Experiences and Problems
B. The Results of the Interviews

3. Conclusion of the Case Study on Myanmar

Case Study 3: Perú - Stop Suffering
1. The Country and the Research Area
A. Politics and Society

B. Christianity in Perú

C. The Research Area

2. The Field Study

3. Conclusion of the Case Study on Perú

Excursus: Starting with the Individual or with Politics?
Part 3: Conclusion
Appendix
Population Developments
Questionnaires for regular church members in Tanzania
Distribution of interview partners