AQAR 2006-2007 - Madras Christian College

AQAR 2006-2007, MADRAS CHRISTIAN COLLEGE, CHENNAI
CAMPUS MINISTRIES
The academic year began with the Staff Retreat on 11 June 2006. Rev. Dr Jesudoss,
former Principal of Gurukul Theological Seminary was the leader of the retreat this
year. The Staff-Student Retreat was held on 27 August 2006. It was well attended by
staff and students. This year the Staff Study Circle organized meetings for the Self
Financed Faculty at 11.30 a.m. on every first Thursday of the month. Several speakers
were invited for the Staff Study Circle. A committee was constituted by the Principal
to revive the activities of IACS. The following members were nominated by the
Principal: Rev. Dr V.M. Spurgeon (Convener), Dr Moses Michael Faraday, Dr K.
Joshua, Dr Moses Inbaraj and Dr Thomas Rosy. The Committee met thrice and
decided to have the following activities: (i) conduct a PG Diploma in Christian
Studies for the PG students from the academic year 2007-08. Dr Thomas Rosy will
coordinate this; (ii) conduct a Christian Leadership Training for Church Leaders. Dr
Moses Inbaraj will be the Coordinator; and (iii) organize a Seminar on the
contributions of Zeigenbalg with the Department of Tamil. Dr Moses Michael
Faraday will coordinate this Seminar. Dr M. Gladstone, former Principal of our
College, instituted a scholarship in memory of his son Vijay Manuel for four active
student members of the Chapel. This scholarship was given to the following students:
Visy Sara, Sandhya Alexander, Thresa Catherine Miny and Jebin. Different carol
services were held and the choir participated in the Alumni Concert under the
leadership of Mr Vimal Kurien. Sunday Evening Service in the Anderson Hall were
held regularly.
OXFAM SCHOOL
With the support of Caruna Bal Vikas, an NGO, the school has improved
considerably not only in terms of pupil strength but also the quality of education
offered. The school, as always, celebrated the Independence Day, Children’s Day and
Christmas function.
MCC – FAMILY LIFE INSTITUTE (FLI)
FLI School was started as a part of the community outreach program in the
neighborhood village of MCC. The school caters to the marginalized and the
oppressed community people in the village. The school provides quality english
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