CONTENTS: Foreword, Acknowledgements, Abbreviations, General Introduction, Chapter 1: The Karbi Culture: Socio-Culutural and Political Life: Introduction, 1.1. The Terms Mikir and Karbi, 1.2. The Origin of the Karbis, 1.3. The Role of Land and Karbi Ethnicity, 1.4. Socio-Political Organization, 1.5. The Cultural Identity, 1.6. Cultural Festivals, 1.7. The Karbi Educational System: Jirkedam, 1.8. Karbi Traditional Value System, 1.9. Karbi Religious Beliefs and Traditional Religious Practices, Conclusion, 2. The Arrival of Christianity and the Impact of Catholic Faith on Karbi Society: Introduction, 2.1. The Beginning of Bapatist Mission Among the Karbis, 2.2. The Arrival of Catholic Church in Northeast India, 2.3. The Spread of Christianity: Missionary Approaches, 2.4. The Arrival of Catholic Church Among the Karbis, 2.5. The Spread of Catholic Faith and the New Diocese, 2.6. The Growth of Catholic Church: The Factors and Impacts, 2.7. The Challenges of Being a Missionary/Priest in the Diocese of Diphu, Conclusion, 3. An Understanding of Culture and the Factors Responsible for Karbi Cultural Change: Introduction, 3.1. Towards an Understanding of Culture, 3.2. Some of the Features of Culture, 3.3. The Attitude of the Catholic Church Towards Cultures, 3.4. Some of the Factors Responsible for Cultural Change in the Karbi Society, Conclusion, 4. Inculturation and Dialogue: An Imperative for Pastoral Ministry Among Karbis: Introduction, 4.1. Inculturation and Dialogue: Pastoral Implications, 4.2. The Meaning of Inculturation, 4.3. Towards a Theological Understanding of Inculturation, 4.4. Holy Bible and Inculturation, 4.5. Inculturation and the Church, 4.6. Inculturation as a Process, 4.7. Cultural Dialogue: A Strategy for Pastoral Ministry Among the Karbis, 4.8. Better Pastoral Care with Emphasis on Faith Formation, Conclusion, General Conclusion, Bibliography.