Jesuit Initiatives in Indian Higher Education
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- Book
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- 2022
- Publisher:
- Heras Institute of Indian History and CultureChristian World Imprints
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- Bombay and Delhi
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- Abstract:
This collection of articles provides a panoramic perspective of the contribution of the Society of Jesus-commonly known as the Jesuits in the field of higher education in India. In the year 2019. St. Xavier's College, Mumbai celebrated its sesquicentennial (150th) anniversary. On this occasion, several scholars from different parts of India were Invited to present research article connected with the efforts of Jesuits from the 16th century till today in imparting quality formation at the highest levels of institutionalized or formal education. The first section of the book features general and overarching themes related to Jesuit engagement with higher education. The second section focuses on the historical contribution within specific geographical locations: Bengal, Bombay, Madura and Malabar. Each of these areas was developed by Jesuits who came from different parts of the world to serve the subcontinent in various ways, including higher education. Besides providing an overview of these interventions in higher education, there is also a critical assessment of the contribution of jesuits in this field. Aspects and contours of future goals and plans are also presented, keeping in mind what is desirable, in terms of creating wholesome conditions for the intergral transformation of all those who are engaged in, and benefit from Jesuit work in the filed higher education in India.
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- Number of Pages:
- 244
- ISBN:
- 9789151485674