C. Thomas Luiskutty, PhD
Dr. Luiskutty is a professor and the chair of the
Engineering & Physics Department, Oral Roberts University,
Oklahoma. He came to the United States as a graduate student in
1970 on completing B.S. (1965) and M.S. (1969) degrees in Physics
from the University of Kerala, India. He completed his Ph.D. (1974)
in Physics at the University of Louisville. He taught in colleges in
Kerala, India, worked in Bhabha Atomic Research Center, and
served as the administrator of a Christian school in Louisville, before
joining the faculty of Oral Roberts University. In addition to research
and publication in his professional field, Luiskutty is a contributor of
articles to many Christian publications, and the author of two books.
He and his wife, Celia, have three adult children.
Articles by this Author
The Second Generation: Struggles and Survival
- By C. Thomas Luiskutty, PhD
- Published 01/7/2009
- Indian Christian
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THE INDIAN CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY in North America can be proud of their
younger generation. In general, they are brilliant, industrious, and
goal-oriented. In addition, most of them are God-fearing and have a
solid family life. Yet many of them face struggles as they try to
adjust to two different cultures and accommodate the spiritual values
of their parents and those of their peers. All immigrant communities
face such struggles, although in different degrees.Although there are certain issues common to all immigrants from India, the Indian Christian community faces certain unique situations. The struggles of the younger generation of this identifiable ethnic group are discussed and certain recommendations for their survival are made in this chapter. It is to be emphasized that there are many homes where the children do not encounter the problems mentioned here. In the field of human behavior it is impossible to generalize observations and findings in a manner in which they will be equally applicable to all in the community.