AUTONOMOUS - Madras Christian College

QUARTOSEPTCENTENNIAL SPECIAL SOUVENIRMADRAS CHRISTIAN COLLEGE(AUTONOMOUS)Mission Statement“The Madras Christian College with the inspiration of the love of God offers topeople of all communities education of the whole person which is congruouswith God’s revelation in Christ of the true nature of humanity, and isappropriate to the needs of India and of the World”1

QUARTOSEPTCENTENNIAL SPECIAL SOUVENIRPrayer for the CollegeO Thou, who in days past didst put it into the hearts of good men tofound this college; for the imparting of sound learning, the building ofcharacter and the spread of spiritual truth and knowledge of Thyself.Bless our college and schools; may love, unity and brotherhood belearnt here; may industry, uprightness and courage grow here; andfrom this place may there be sent forth continually a stream of menand women who shall serve Thee faithfully in Thy world. Amen.Prayer for the AlumniO God, of whose gift alone it cometh that Thy faithful people dounto Thee true and faithful service. We pray Thee to follow with Thyblessing those students who have gone out from amongst us to servein the wider arena of life outside these college walls. Strengthenthem to meet victoriously all temptation, enable them for the faithfulperformance of their life-work, and may they ever without fear of manfollow steadfastly where duty, right and honour lead. Amen.2

MADRAS CHRISTIAN COLLEGE (autonomous)Chennai - 600 059, INDIAQUARTOSEPTCENTENNIAL CELEBRATIONSLETTER FROM THE EDITOR“Oh give thanks to the LORD, call upon His name; Make known His deeds among the peoples”I Chronicles 16:8The Quatrospetcentennial Special Souvenir is a humble effort to make known to all the people,the abundant grace bestowed by God on Madras Christian College in the 175 th year of itsexistence.The thought of bringing to shape this document seemed a uphill task... to collect messages fromleaders, to cover all the events of 175 th year, to collect details on the infrastructural developmentsduring the 175 th year, to compile the contents, make a collection of photographs and the listgoes on and on.... but with the strength provided by Christ, we moved forward.As mentioned above, this souvenir has been brought with one main objective : ‘compiling all theactivities that happened at MCC in connection with the 175 th year celebrations’.The Quatroseptcentennial Special Souvenir is the outcome of combined effort. Dedicated andcommendable effort has been put in by my committee comprising staff members Ms.BailyVincent (Social Work, SFS) & Ms. Jayanthi Rajendran (English, SFS) and student memberMs.Lysha Vijayanthi R (I MSW, SFS). A special word of thanks to all who prayed, wished andcontributed for the success of this book.The souvenir is divided into ten sections, with summative reports of all the celebrations andactivities of the 175 th year and a number of photographs to provide a visual appeal too.Hope you will enjoy reading this document and praise God for ‘shining His face upon MCC’Dr.R.BelindaConvenor – 175 th year Souvenir CommitteeHead, Dept. of Social Work, SFS

FROM THE PRINCIPAL’S DESKMadras Christian College, with its rich heritage, has entered into a historical phase in 2012celebrating the 175 th Year (Quartoseptcentennial) of the founding of this institution. TheCollege has been commemorating this milestone in a befitting manner with the theme“Celebrating History – Serving Humanity”. During this year the College organized manyprogrammes and initiated many projects revolving around the defining principles of MCC,namely, `academic excellence, social relevance and spiritual vitality’. The celebrations included aThanksgiving Service, Special Sports Day, Founders’ Day Celebration, National Conference onHigher Education, Inauguration of the Centre for Peace Studies, Release of CommemorativeSpecial Postal Cover by the Postal Department, visit of distinguished dignitaries to the Collegesuch as His Excellency the Governor of Tamil Nadu and many other luminaries in public life,both from within the country and outside.2012 also marked a host of anniversaries for MCC and mention may be made of a few: 75thyear of our migration to Tambaram, 75 th year of the founding of the halls of residence and the125 th year of the founding of the Departments of History, Tamil and Languages.The Quartoseptcentennial celebrations included the launching of the Distinguished Speakers’Lecture Series, M.Phil. programmes in the Departments of Social Work (SFS) and Commerce(SFS), new International Partnerships with the University of Florida, USA, the UniversityCollege Cork, Ireland and Catholique Lille University, France.In the area of infrastructural developments, the College has inaugurated a language lab andsmart board class rooms in 23 departments, renovated the Miller Memorial Library and CouncilRoom, refurbished the 75 year old Main Buildings and re-located one of the College Cafeterias.The College has also begun the construction of major infrastructural projects such as the UGCsponsored Indoor Stadium, new Commerce Block, Extension of International Guest House, anew Classroom Block for MCC Campus School and MCC Community College.

QUARTOSEPTCENTENNIAL SPECIAL SOUVENIRThe College had the rare honour of a special Supplement being brought out by `The Hindu’commemorating the Founders’ Day on 3 rd April 2012. The Postal Department of theGovernment of India recognized the contributions of MCC by bringing out a Special Cover on23 rd July 2012.At this juncture it is appropriate to remember with gratitude the immense contribution ofmen and women who have served in several capacities since 1837 in this great institution. It isgratifying to remember scores of alumni who passed out through this institution and have madetheir mark in various walks of life.Madras Christian College is one of the few Colleges in India which enjoys internationalrecognition and high reputation in the academic world. Our College is regarded as one of thetop colleges in the country and the `Best College in Tamil Nadu’.May God continue to bless and guide this great institution to scale greater heights in the yearsto come.R.W. Alexander Jesudasan19 December, 2012 Principal & Secretary6

QUARTOSEPTCENTENNIAL SPECIAL SOUVENIRSpecial Emblem for the QSCMadras Christian College, founded in 1837 is celebrating its 175 th year in 2012, with the centraltheme “Celebrating History, Serving Humanity”. The Quartoseptcentennial (QSC) emblem comprisesthe College logo at its centre, with grains flanking on either side indicating the scores of men andwomen who have laboured, studied and gone through this temple of learning in the past 175 years.7

QUARTOSEPTCENTENNIAL SPECIAL SOUVENIRCONTENTSPage No.Section 1: Introduction ........................................................................03Letter from the Editor .................................................................................04From the Principal’s Desk ...........................................................................05Special Emblem for the QSC ......................................................................07Section 2: Messages from the Leaders ...............................................11Message from the President of India ..........................................................13Message from the Prime Minister of India ..................................................14Message from the HRD Minister, Govt. of India ..........................................15Message from the C.S.I. Moderator ............................................................16Message from the Chairman, MCC Association ..........................................17Message from the Special Secretary to Govt. of Tamil Nadu .......................18Section 3: Events of QSC Year ............................................................19Thanksgiving Service ..................................................................................20Message of Very Rev. Robert Willis ..............................................................22The History and Heritage Exhibition ............................................................25Distinguished Speakers' Series - Inaugural Lecture ..................................27Commemoration Service ............................................................................28Inter-Hall Sports Meet ................................................................................29MCC Alumni 'Stay on Campus' Weekend .....................................................30Old Boys’ Cricket Match ..............................................................................31Inauguration of the Centre for Peace Studies .............................................32Thanksgiving Service on the Founders’ Day ................................................33Graduation and College Day .......................................................................35National Conference on ‘Indian Higher Education: Contemporary Challengesand Perspectives’ .......................................................................................36Bishop Heber Chapel Rededication .............................................................37Inauguration of Manna Scheme ..................................................................38National Conference on ‘The Contributions of Madras Christian College in themaking of Modern India - A Historical Perspective’ ....................................38175 hours of Chain Prayer for MCC .............................................................39QSC T-20 Cricket Tournament .....................................................................40Planting of 175 Species of Tree Saplings ...................................................41Gospel Music ..............................................................................................42Valedictory Worship Service ........................................................................43Thanksgiving Meeting.................................................................................46College Union Society activities .................................................................478

QUARTOSEPTCENTENNIAL SPECIAL SOUVENIRSection 4: Infrastructural Developments during QSC year .................49Renovation & Painting of the Main Block ..................................................50Renovation & Refurbishing of the Miller Memorial Library ..........................50Deans’ Office ..............................................................................................51Reopening of the Selaiyur Gate ...................................................................51Council Room .............................................................................................52Smart Board Classrooms ............................................................................52The Language Lab ......................................................................................53International Guest House Extension - Ground Breaking ............................53New Commerce Block - Ground Breaking ....................................................54MCC Campus School Extension - Ground Breaking .....................................55MCC Cafeteria ............................................................................................55New Building Dedication at RSL School .....................................................56Granite Benches ........................................................................................57Section 5: New Academic Initiatives during QSC year ........................59Research Programmes in the Self-Financed Stream ...................................60New Programmes in MCC School of Continuing Education .........................60Launch of Korean Language Programme ....................................................61Dedication of MCC Community College .......................................................62Section 6: Special Mementoes during QSC year .................................65Mementoes for Students ............................................................................66Mementoes for Staff ...................................................................................67Other Mementoes ........................................................................................68Section 7: Citations and Souvenir pertaining to QSC year ..................69Citation from the Colleges and Universities of The Anglican Communion .70Citation from United Board .........................................................................70Quarter Anna Copper Coin Souvenir ............................................................71Commemorative Special Postal Cover .......................................................72Section 8: Books Released during QSC year ......................................73The Book of Worship ...................................................................................74Miller Ennum Mamanidar ............................................................................74QSC Special Souvenir .................................................................................75Christuva Illakiya Thiran ............................................................................76Section 9: Media Reports .....................................................................77Special Edition on MCC by 'The Hindu' .......................................................78Other Media reports ...................................................................................85Section 10: Advertisements .................................................................899

MessagesfromLeaders

Dr. A.BESANT C. RAJ, DBA(Havard)Chairman18, Second Cross StreetRamakrishna NagarChennai - 600 028Phone : 24938830Fax : 044 – 24936389Email : brilindya@gmail.comMessageI am happy to send this message for the special souvenir being released as a part of the QuartoseptcentennialCelebrations. During the past 175 years, the college and its associate units, have stood testimony to the greatand dedicated services of the Scottish Missionaries to Higher Education in India. While recently some reputedinstitutions of education have emerged in various parts of the country, for almost 150 years the Madras ChristianCollege has served the country as a beacon in the field of Higher Education. Even when the country faced theturmoil of the freedom struggle against the British, this great institution set up by the British Missionaries stoodits ground, serving the vast number of students, who came to it from all over India and several other nations ofthe world.A unique feature of this great institution is the respect and equality with which it treats all students irrespectiveof their religious affiliations. Infact, in a country where Christians form hardly 2% of the population, MCC andits associates command greater support from their vast alumni comprising Hindus, Muslims and of courseChristians. It is amazing that these foreign missionaries who had dedicated their lives to spread the message ofChrist, while successfully spreading the love of Christ, treated all the students with equal affection and respect.It is no wonder that even persons of such eminence like Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan closely identify themselveswith this great institution.Another unique characteristic of this institution is the trust it places in its students. The institution givestotal freedom and encourages its students to excel in studies, sports, games, spiritual and cultural activities,but without any coercion. This has helped students of MCC develop wholesome, self confident personalities,eventually making them highly successful in their chosen fields.While in the past, the Madras Christian College brought to India Western Education through the English Medium,currently MCC faces several new challenges like developing higher education suitable to the needs of a verylarge developing, democratic economy with several complex problems. The emergence of e- education poses yetanother challenge. I am sure the Madras Christian College and its affiliates will rise to the occasion to serve ourgreat country.As we celebrate the 175 years of service of the college and its affiliates to the nation, I write to wish them manymore centuries of useful service to our beloved country.ChennaiA.BESANT C RAJ30.11.12

P.W.C. DAVIDAR, I.A.S.,Special Secretary to GovernmentHigher Education DepartmentGovernment of TamilnaduSecretariat, Chenai - 600 009Off : 2567 3431Fax : 2567 3499E-mail : hrsec@tn.gov.inDear Dr. Alexander Jesudasan,It gives me immense pleasure to greet the Madras Christian College, on theoccasion of the valedictory function of its 175 th year celebrations. M.C.C has a rich andproud heritage because of the legacy left behind by its founding fathers and by the manywho have contributed to its well - being and progress.The past is glorious but the best is yet to come. There is huge responsibility onthe entire team in your esteemed institution to establish itself in the modern world ofincreasingly high standards of learning and research. Due to globalization and lesseningof boundaries, international collaborations are leading to a massive inflow of bettermethodologies and improved structuring of courses resulting in international exposure toa large number of students in our country. This situation puts increased pressure on thefaculty and management of institutions like yours to strive to be known as the best in thecurrent competitive education environment.Hence, as the dust settles on the hard work done by your team in celebrating175 years, may M.C.C. rise up to be among the best in the world in teaching pedagogy,curriculum, infrastructure, faculty, all-round development and above all in the quantity andquality of research publications that your team is able to churn out. My heart felt wishes tothe Institution as you begin your march to the bicentennial.May God bless you

EVENTSOFQSC YEAR

QUARTOSEPTCENTENNIAL SPECIAL SOUVENIRThanksgiving ServiceMadras Christian College commenced itsQuartoseptcentennial celebrations with the theme“Celebrating History, Serving Humanity” in the quadrangleof the college with a Thanksgiving Service on 7 th January2012, Saturday at 4 p.m. The dignitaries who presidedover the function were the Very Rev. Robert Willis, Deanof Canterbury Cathedral, UK, Very Rev. Canon Ivor SmithCameron (Alumnus of MCC), former Chaplain to the Queen,UK, Dr A Besant.C.Raj, Chairman, Board of Directors, MadrasChristian College, Mr. K. M. Mammen, President, AlumniAssociation of Madras Christian College, Dr R.W. AlexanderJesudasan, Principal of Madras Christian College andMr.Sundaraj, Bursar, Madras Christian College. The servicewas attended by former principals, former staff, HODs,teaching and administrative staff, students, alumni andwell wishers of Madras Christian College.A bugle call by the Indian Air Force Band signalled thebeginning of a procession towards the stage. A welcomeaddress was delivered by Dr R.W. Alexander Jesudasan. Rev.Robert Willis gave the message at the Thanksgiving Service.The Thanksgiving Service invitationThe Thanksgiving Service was accompanied by a choir of 175members. The choristers were students, staff and alumni ofthe college and it was conducted by Dr Arul Sironmoney. Thecollege also received a certificate of appreciation from theArchbishop of Canterbury, the most Rev. Dr Rowan Williams.View of the main stageThe Thanksgiving Service also saw the release of two importantbooks namely ‘Book of Worship’ containing Hymns and Prayers,to be used at the Bishop Heber Chapel, which was released byRev. Robert Willis and received by the Principal Dr R.W.AlexanderJesudasan, and the autobiography of William Miller translatedto Tamil, titled ‘Miller ennum Mamanidar’ edited by Dr.Gnana Chandra Johnson of the Department of Tamil, whichwas released by Rev. Canon Ivor Smith Cameron and the firstcopy received by Dr A. Besant C Raj.20

QUARTOSEPTCENTENNIAL SPECIAL SOUVENIRThe illuminated Main GateSome Dignitaries in the Principal’s RoomDignitaries on the daisThe 175 Voice ChoirA cross section of the gatheringAn illuminated Main StageCake cutting by the officials of the CollegeFormer Principals21

QUARTOSEPTCENTENNIAL SPECIAL SOUVENIRMessage OF Very Rev. Robert Willis,Dean of Canterbury, UK GIVEN ONthanksgiving serviceMay the words of my mouth and the thoughts of allour hearts be now and always acceptable to God, our Saviourand Redeemer.It is the most wonderful privilege and pleasure to be hereto celebrate this amazing anniversary and I want, first ofall, to bring greetings of the community of CanterburyCathedral and all the Diocese of Canterbury in Englandfor the celebration today and throughout this very specialyear. I have been here a few days now and have enjoyedimmensely the courteous hospitality and sensed somethingof the atmosphere of this wonderful place to which all ofyou belong. I have also been taken out, by your kindness, tosee such sights as the heritage sites. Canterbury itself is aWorld Heritage site so I was interested to see them. The dateof the historic and beautiful carvings at Mamallapuram, theend of the 6th century, is exactly the time St. Augustine firstcame to Canterbury, bringing with him the Gospels whichPope Gregory had given him to bring in order to convertthe English to Christianity and which still exist. I felt thatthere was a parallel stream through the hundreds of yearssince then, and gave thanks for the fact that Augustineestablished the community of Canterbury Cathedral on therule of St Benedict and the ethos of that rule still guides ourlife as a community today.St Benedict believed that the Gospel was best worked out if ahuman being gave body, mind and spirit to God in daily work,study and worship in the context of a community which caredfor every member within it and was given to hospitality. Now,we are no longer a Benedictine monastery in Canterbury,but the community of Canterbury still lives according tothose principles and when I came here to Madras ChristianCollege, I rejoiced to find that I recognised all that existinghere as well - a sense of the worth of every human being inthe way in which the work, study and worship is lived out inthis community strengthened by the Halls of this wonderfulplace. One other connection made me feel at home. WhenI went to the Deanery in Canterbury I found out that one ofthe rooms was called Gandhi and it was called that becausein 1931, Mahatma Gandhi came as a guest into the houseof the Dean of Canterbury. I have therefore brought yourPrincipal a photograph of the Dean of that day, receivingMahatma Gandhi at the door, and so feel a nice domesticconnection with India and its culture as well as with thewonderful culture of this community in Madras ChristianCollege.This afternoon, I would like to speak on the two lessons whichare attached to the feast of this time of the year, the feastof the Epiphany, which, by date was celebrated yesterday,the 6th of January. The first story is the story of the Queen ofSheba, a very exotic lady which is evident if one looks throughthe paintings of her which artists have made throughoutthe ages. She had heard about the wisdom of Solomon anddecided to come test him. In the Book of Chronicles, we readthe description of the Queen arriving to test the wisdom ofSolomon, the king who was reputedly so great. She thoughtto herself “Let me go and see him and ask him questionsface to face.” And she comes and not only does she askhim questions, but she looks around at all the splendourand resources surrounding the king. Every question wasanswered to her total satisfaction and the resources were sogreat that in the old translation, it is said that ‘she had nomore spirit in her’. We say in modern times that ‘she had herbreath taken away’. Solomon was so magnificent; his wisdomwas so great that he had answered all her questions. Well,that’s the first story. The second, told in Matthew’s Gospel, isa completely different story. It is the story of the Magi, menof wisdom, usually we say three of them because it was threegifts that they brought, coming from the East. Coming withquestions again in their hearts and coming to see a kingin the same way the Queen of Sheba had come to see KingSolomon to ask questions. They come following the star thatthey have seen and when they arrive, logically enough asthey are seeking a king, they go to the royal palace and findthemselves ushered into the presence of one the cruellestkings in history. We read in books other than the Bible, of theappalling cruelty of Herod the Great, even to his own family.And there were the three wise men standing in front of him.To me, it is the juxtaposition of Wisdom and of Power. Poweris represented by King Herod in all his cruelty and he wantsto ask Wisdom, in the persons of the wise men, questions notto enlarge his understanding but questions about where the22

QUARTOSEPTCENTENNIAL SPECIAL SOUVENIRthreat to his power was located. Herod uses the pretenceof asking questions so that he may go and worship thenew-born king too, but we know from the story how Herodslaughtered all the babies around Bethlehem, so that hispower would not be threatened. Power has often behavedlike this in human history in completely different culturesacross the world. But now, the wise men themselves go toBethlehem and find the infant Jesus in a manger and whenthey come, they find themselves in a completely differentposition for, on this occasion, the wise men are kneeling notbefore a sign of earthly power but before a sign of innocentand vulnerable humanity, and not one of their questionswould be answered because the baby cannot speak. All thetreasures, all the gifts, all the symbols of their wisdom arelaid at the feet of the infant Jesus, the ultimate sign of Godsharing in our humanity - a triangle of power, wisdom andinnocence. Wisdom chooses to kneel before innocence andserve humanity in this story.The sentence which we have chosen today and for the wholeof this year “Celebrating History and Serving Humanity”could well have been used of the three wise men kneelingto offer their gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh to thenewborn child. But we use it for Madras Christian College.Celebrating history. Well, I suppose that history started inthe year 1837 with three wise men not from the East, butfrom the West, who came as three friends, a threefold cord,John Anderson called them, from Scotland so I can praisethem because I am from England and so I am not praisingmy own nation! They had come here with a desire to sharenot only their wisdom but also their conviction of the divinepresence within that Christ child, that vulnerable babywhich wisdom had known before in the Epiphany story. JohnAnderson always said that the local Sabbath school sowed inhis heart the incorruptible seed which was to grow and bearthe yoke of Christ and face all challenges in life. Joininghim too was his friend Robert Johnston from the same areain Scotland, and later their friend John Braidwood, threebrothers in Christ from the same university. Thinking ofthe story of the Christ child, we might ask though who werethe learners? Those who were accounted wise and broughtwisdom, would in this world’s terms be called teachers buthaving knelt at the feet of vulnerable humanity and receivedback a gift which changed their lives forever, I think thatthe wise men from the East, after their experience of themanger, would have said: “We learnt the most. Our wisdomwas totally transformed by this experience.” And we noticethat the last sentence in our story tells us that they wenthome by ‘another way’. ‘Follower of the Way’ is the first titlegiven to those who follow the Christian path in the Acts ofthe Apostles and I believe also that John Anderson, RobertJohnston and John Braidwood would themselves have said“Yes, we brought knowledge here to Madras at that timewhen we set the school in the middle of the city but welearned much more from that situation, that community,than we taught and we thank God that our wisdom wastransformed by those we came to teach”. “CelebratingHistory and Serving Humanity.” We want, this afternoon, tosay “Thank God” for those three who began this place andset it on a particular course. One feels with the story ofMadras Christian College that its roots are so deep and itsfoundation so strong that those who learnt here and thosewho have taught have had the confidence to be brave andradical in what they said. I suppose there would be no moreconservative looking figure than the principal William Miller,who was here for an astonishing 47 years which really isamazing in modern terms. Yet, he was very sure where thetreasure that was being offered lay. We might for a momentturn to the words of Bishop Reginald Heber, whose name isalso valued here. Remember, in one of his hymns, one ofmy favourite hymns “Brightest and best of the sons of themorning”, an Epiphany hymn, he says “Say, shall we yieldHim in costly devotion, odours of Edom and offerings divine,gems of the mountain, and pearls of the ocean, myrrh fromthe forest, and gold from the mine? Vainly we offer eachample oblation, vainly with gifts would his favour secure,richer by far is the heart’s adoration, dearer to God are theprayers of the poor.”St Paul in his letter to the Colossians, tells us very firmlythat the real treasure is ‘Christ in you’. He is the sum of theriches and the treasure that God gives and shows us, andthis community has always been very sure of that and not ina narrow way. That was why I wanted to quote William Miller,for he said some very brave things indeed about the Church,which in many periods of history has gone very wrong, andalso about the fallibility of people like me who wear this sortof collar, and the missionaries in the past. One can hardlybelieve that this was being said in the late 19th century,but here he is talking to his students “You have not to do23

QUARTOSEPTCENTENNIAL SPECIAL SOUVENIRwith churches or with missionaries. The very plan of theworld shows, as we have seen, that in them there is evil andmistake. They are not to be your standard. They have noauthority as your guides. It is of Christ you have to judge.He stands apart, seeking to found no sect and to upset none,seeking only to make men know that each one of them hasa place in the Father’s heart.” Well, if Christ upset noneWilliam Miller upset many by those words, very radical andstrong words.1837 was our first day but that did not set us where we arenow, that was another date – 1937 - but there were someyears of preparation first, to make what we have now a veryspecial and wonderful place. Nobody can be of any doubtof that, sometimes I have say to the students in Canterburywho worship daily in the great Cathedral, “Don’t take suchgifts for granted.” And when I came here, like the Queenof Sheba, with all this green around me and also the Hallsgiving that community flavour, my breath was taken away.It is a wonderful treasure, a really wonderful treasure and Isuppose I could speak about the courage of Principal Hogg,for it must have been a really nervous time, taking the wholeCollege which was built in the city and bringing it out here.But I actually want to mention somebody entirely other.There is a book which was written in France, it’s a littleparable and I have read it many times over the years notknowing whether it’s a true story or not. Its title is ‘The ManWho planted Trees’ and in the book it shows just one mangoing out and collecting acorns and seedlings in a barrenlandscape, in a valley that was dry of water and in a villagethat really wasn’t very proud of itself. Every day, unknownto people, he took some of the seeds that he had softened inwater and with his walking stick would make holes and plant200 each day. He did it for three years, and slowly as thetrees grew streams started to run again and the village hada completely different atmosphere. Now there is greeneryand a sense of creation rejoicing in the seasons once again.This was only because of the activity of one man. I oftenwondered whether it was true, until I came here. And ofcourse it is true because Edward Barnes and his wife Aliceover the short number of years that Edward lived, he died in1941 having coming here in 1932, planted out in the sameway the beginning of this green landscape which surroundsyou. It was a beautiful activity. I would want to give thanksas a visitor for that activity although he didn’t belong to myown denomination of the Christian Church. He was a Quakerbut just as Canterbury breaks down barriers so too MadrasChristian College breaks down barriers over and over againin embracing people of goodwill and of faith but declaringby its very foundation that fulfilment is in that little childof Bethlehem before whose vulnerable, silent humanitywisdom and knowledge knelt. “Celebrating History, ServingHumanity”, we know where wisdom is to be found, we knowwhere the place of understanding is which is more preciousthan gold. We know from the sacred scriptures what themystery of God is. It is found in the fulfilment of the divine inour human image which we Christians believe is Christ. Notin easy answers which Solomon gave the Queen of Sheba,for humanity is a hard thing to comprehend and has to betreated sensitively as God treats us. Nevertheless, this 175years, which is really only a beginning for this wonderfulCollege, is a cause for great celebration. Treasure all youhave but know all the time that God wants that gift laidbefore him in the shape of service to humanity whom you willtry to serve wherever it is vulnerable. And if you look aroundand think that the world is too big and the subjects we studyare too complex and are going to be beyond everything yourhead can manage, then don’t worry for God has given you asan individual very special gifts but at the same time you area part of a community, a community of care and hospitalityso others will complement the gifts which you have. Thereis a line in one of your Hall songs which perhaps sums it upas we gather here in celebration facing the future in a newbeginning, having given thanks for the past and wonderinghow we may serve the problems of humanity. Some of youwill know the music, I don’t, but I like the lines, “The wayyou face the problem is to start with you and me”. Thisafternoon looking back to the past we say “Thank you” andthen looking forward to the future both in this place and theplaces we intend to serve the world in Christ we hear Godsaying to us “The way to face the problem is to start with youand me”. Thank God for that past, and God bless you for thefuture and the next 175 years. Amen.24

QUARTOSEPTCENTENNIAL SPECIAL SOUVENIRThe History andHeritage ExhibitionPerhaps the greatest asset of the Madras ChristianCollege is its history and heritage. An exhibition showcasingthe history and heritage of the institution since inception till1978 was organized on Saturday, the 7 th January 2012.It was befitting that the exhibition was inaugurated byan outstanding alumnus and the former Chaplain to herMajesty the Queen of England, Rev. Ivor Smith Cameron,who reminisced his college life and formative influences.Dr Mithra G Augustine also went down the memory lane,sharing his experiences as a student and administrator. MrsSavithri Devanesen and many other officials of the college,past and present, participated in the inaugural function ofthe exhibition, which was presided over by the Principal Dr RW Alexander Jesudasan.Inauguration of the Exhibition by Rev. Ivor Smith CameronThe exhibition presented the five historic phases of thecollege beginning with the Anderson’s era and ending withthe Devanesen era. The attractive digital posters, photos andsketches, captured all the major events and developments inthe 175 year history of the Institution.The second section consisted of more than five hundredrare photographs that comprised the professors, students,famous alumni, the buildings and the Tambaram campus,which further captured the essence of the institutional life.The exhibition was organized in the Examination Hall for twoweeks, and there were hundreds of visitors, not only fromwithin the college, but from outside as well, consisting of alarge number of alumni and school children.Presentation of Memento25

QUARTOSEPTCENTENNIAL SPECIAL SOUVENIRStudent Kekhrie presenting his painting to the PrincipalThe entrance of the exhibitionExhibits at the exhibitionDr K. Joshua, Convenor of the History & Heritageexhibition, explaining the exhibitsSnapshots of visitors26

QUARTOSEPTCENTENNIAL SPECIAL SOUVENIRDistinguished Speakers'Series - Inaugural AddressDr. Geeta Menon, Dean of Stern School of Business,New York University is a distinguished alumna of MadrasChristian College. She delivered the inaugural address of theDistinguished Speakers’ Lecture Series, in the Anderson Hallon the 7 th January 2012, on “Business: Past, Present andFuture”. The lecture focused on various strategies adoptedin the marketing and business arenas. Noting that businesswas the creation and exchange of ideas and wealth in theglobal market place, she said that they impact the way theGovernment behaves. The lecture was organised as part ofthe World Class Business Programme of Madras ChristianCollege.As part of the Distinguished Speakers' Series,the second lecture, was organized by the Department ofPolitical Science on 14th August 2012 at the Anderson Hall.The distinguished speaker for the lecture was Prof.WalterRussell Mead, who spoke on “World economic scenario andthe changing trends in International Relations, with specialreference to the U.S. Foreign Policy". He is one of the leadingexperts on foreign policy and international affairs in theUnited States. He is also the James Clark Chase Professor ofForeign Affairs and Humanities at Bard College and Editor atLarge of the American Interest. From 1997 to 2010, Mr. Meadwas a fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, serving asthe Henry A. Kissinger Senior Fellow for U.S. Foreign Policyfrom 2003 until his departure. Until 2011, he was also aBrady Johnson Distinguished Fellow in Grand Strategy atYale, where he had taught in the Yale International SecurityStudies Program since 2008.Dr.Charles Suresh David, HOD, Commerce (Aided),welcoming the gathering.Prof.Walter Russell MeadDr.Geeta delivering her lecture27

QUARTOSEPTCENTENNIAL SPECIAL SOUVENIRCommemoration ServiceThe day started with the Commemoration Service at11.45 am on Saturday, the 4 th February 2012 at the AndersonHall. The Quatroseptcentennial Commemoration addresswas delivered by Dr A Besant C Raj, Chairman, MadrasChristian College Association and Chairman & ManagingDirector, Besant Raj International Limited. He began bythanking the vision, sacrifice, dedication and the untiringefforts of all the Scottish Missonaries, due to which MCCtoday stands tall amidst its peers. Being an alumnus of thecollege (BA (Honours)(1951)), he narrated his experienceswith Dr Alexander Boyd and said the latter was one personwho deeply touched him.Former principals & staff, alumni, teaching and adminstrativestaff members and students attended the Commemorationservice.Dr Alexander Mantramurtiand Dr Besant RajInvitation card to the serviceReception to dignitariesin the Bursar’s RoomA picture of the Six Principals photo taken on theCommemoration dayAt the Anderson HallThe ChoirPrayer in progress28

QUARTOSEPTCENTENNIAL SPECIAL SOUVENIRInter Hall Sports MeetMadras Christian College organised its 71 st Inter HallSports meet on 4 th February 2012, Saturday at 2 pm. Mr. KVijay Kumar, IPS, Director General of Central Reserve PoliceForce (CRPF) was the guest of honour for the occasion.The Principal, Dr R W Alexander Jesudasan welcomed thegathering and shared the success story of Mr. Vijay Kumarand motivated the students. He then informed that theUniversity Grants Commission (UGC) had sanctioned seventylakhs for the construction of an indoor stadium in MadrasChristian College.Mr. Vijay Kumar shared his reminiscences and told thegathering, at the outset, “When someone calls you to your ownplace, you do not say No for an answer especially consideringthat it is the 175 th year,” as he started his speech for theday. Congratulating the winners and recalling his studentdays, Mr. Vijay Kumar went on to say, “It was one of mybest years having loads of fun and at the same time notlosing focus on my business that is studies”. He concludedsaying, “I am deeply touched as you made my life, I will keepit in my memory and tuck it forever”. Later, Mr.Vijay Kumardistributed the prizes to the winners.The dignitaries on the daisDr.Felix Moses, HOD, English (Aided) reading the College PrayerOn the tracks!Principal honouring the medallistsInvitation cardMr.Vijay Kumar IPS,Dir. Gen. of CRPF29Overall Champions – Selaiyur Hall

QUARTOSEPTCENTENNIAL SPECIAL SOUVENIRMCC Alumni Stay on Campus weekendA long awaited dream was fulfilled for the alumniof MCC through the Stay on Campus Weekend where closeto sixty alumni from India and abroad spent a weekend oncampus. Lodged at the International Guest House, they hadtheir breakfast at the College cafe on day one and gatheredat the Anderson Hall for a sharing session of both men andwomen and they sang old songs of MCC. They reminiscedtheir days at MCC during the sharing session. A businesssession with the Principal saw many of the alumni willingto sponsor projects for MCC. In the evening a culturalprogramme was hosted by the College Union Society. Later adinner was hosted at the pavillion and a display of fireworksended the day.The next day being Sunday, many alumni participated inthe service in the Bishop Heber Hall and after the service,a farewell breakfast was served in the cafeteria. Afterbreakfast, the Alumni left the campus with happy memoriesto be cherished until another Alumni Re-union that is nowbeing planned for July 2013.Stay on campus weekend bannerGroup photoPrincipal along with the dignitaries on the daisPerformance by studentsAudience30

QUARTOSEPTCENTENNIAL SPECIAL SOUVENIROld Boys' Cricket MatchAs a tradition of the Madras Christian College, thesecond Saturday of every February is assigned to the AnnualOld Boys Cricket Match wherein the old cricket community ofthe college, that is, the alumni who were cricketers duringtheir student days gather together for a cricket match. Thisyear it was held on Saturday, 11 th February 2012. The matchsaw the participation of more than 100 alumni and theirfamilies. Being a completely fun-based friendly match, itrejuvenated every alumnus who participated in the cricketmatch. The match ended with lunch. The lunch at thepavilion was a time of interaction and more fun.Prayer at the pavilionCross section of the gatheringLunch timeCricket match in progressA group photoGroup photo at the pavilion31

QUARTOSEPTCENTENNIAL SPECIAL SOUVENIRInauguration of the Centrefor Peace Studies in MadrasChristian collegeAs part of 175 th year celebrations, the Centre for PeaceStudies under the auspices of Institute for Advanced ChristianStudies (IACS) was inaugurated on the 17 th February, 2012by the authorities of the college and members of UnitedBoard for Christian Higher Education in Asia, Hong Kong, atthe Centre for Media Studies, Madras Christian College.Inaugurating the Centre for Peace Studies, Dr Nancy EChapman, President of United Board (UB) said, “UnitedBoard and MCC have been partners in various endeavoursfor many years. The completion of 175 years of MCCsignifies its unique brand of education, dedication of facultymembers and achievements by the graduates for years.Standard peace curriculum in India would further facilitateopportunities. Centre for Peace Studies will be a powerfulexponent for Christian studies”.Dr. Rickey M. Cheng, Vice-President of the United Board,the special guest of the occasion, discussed fund raisingprinciples and strategies in higher education. Speaking onthe occasion, Dr R W Alexander Jesudasan, Principal, MadrasChristian College said that United Board has donated$25,000 to MCC for a Service Learning Programme.Madras Christian College and United Board officials mutuallyfelicitated the services rendered by both the organisations.Dr R W Alexander Jesudasan, Principal, Madras ChristianCollege presented a citation to Dr Nancy E Chapman for the90 year service of the United Board and later, she presented acitation to the Principal (MCC) in recognition of the College’s175 years of Service to Humanity.Dignitaries on the dais during the inaugurationMarking the inauguration of the Centre for Peace StudiesPrincipal handing over the memento to Dr Nancy E ChapmanDr Rickey M Cheng delivering his lecture32

QUARTOSEPTCENTENNIAL SPECIAL SOUVENIRThanksgiving Service on the175th Founders’ Day of MadrasChristian CollegeThe Founders’ Day of Madras Christian College wascelebrated on 3 rd April, 2012. It began with a ThanksgivingService at 12 noon in the Anderson Hall at MCC. A formerPrincipal of Madras Christian College Late Dr M Abel deliveredthe Founders’ Day message. He reminded the audience of theheart rending efforts made by Rev. John Anderson to bringeducation to Chennai. “All this is because of the seed sownby Rev. Anderson. Every brick that has gone into the campusrepresents tears and hard work” he said. The illustrations,prayer, worship and hymns, created an ambience that madethe assembled pay wholehearted homage to the founders onthis very special occasion.Dr Paul Sabapathy, Chairman of NHS Birmingham East andNorth, and Her Majesty’s Lord Lieutenant of West Midland,and also an illustrious alumnus of Madras ChristianCollege, shared reminiscences of his student days in thecollege. He spoke of his visions and suggestions regardingthe betterment of the college and also briefed on howMCC inculcates qualities of team work, leadership, selfconfidence, communication and organizational skills. “Wehave a great alumnus, we need to play our part,” he said,while announcing his decision to donate ten lakh rupees tohis alma mater in memory of his late mother.Following this a thanksgiving service was held at the St.Andrew’s Kirk church in Egmore, Chennai, the place wherethe institution took its nascent steps. Dr K Joshua, facultyand the co-author of the book ‘Life and Legacy of MadrasChristian College’, gave a talk on how the college has grownover the years. The teachers and students of the college alsomade a visit to Rev. Anderson’s tomb. The Principal paid richtributes to Mrs. & Rev. Anderson and called for dedication ofMCC family members of today.Dr. Kalapati Joshua recalled how and where Rev. JohnAnderson landed in Madras for the first time and how he wascarried from the Marina beach in a palanquin to the houseof Matthew Bowie, who quite possibly lived on the churchcampus. He also mentioned that it was indeed very fittingthat the thanksgiving service was happening in the verysame place.He concluded by remembering the founders from a historicpoint of view. He stated that our ultimate Founder has alwaysbeen, and will ever be the God Almighty quoting Dr. Boyd, “IfJesus had not been born in this world, died and rose againand there would not have been Madras Christian College inTambaram today”.Praise and worship session was held at the tomb of Rev.Anderson which was visited by the staff of Madras ChristianCollege and other dignitaries.Dr.Paul Sabapathy at the lectern, also are seen LateDr.Abel, Former Principal and the PrincipalService at the Kirk33

QUARTOSEPTCENTENNIAL SPECIAL SOUVENIRA cross-section of the gathering at the KirkPraise & Worship at the cemeteryDr Joshua sharing about Rev.AndersonAt the cemeteryStaff at the cemeteryTomb of the widow of Rev. Anderson34

QUARTOSEPTCENTENNIAL SPECIAL SOUVENIR175th year Graduation dayand College DayGrand celebrations marked the 175 th year graduationday and college day of Madras Christian College with HisExcellency the Governor of Tamil Nadu Dr K Rosaiah as thechief guest. The graduation ceremony was held on 11 th April2012, Wednesday at 5.30 pm in the Anderson Hall. Alsopresent was the MCC Alumni Association President Mr.K MMammen, who led the prayer for the Alumni.Dr R W Alexander Jesudasan welcomed the chief guestand the gathering and presented the annual report of thecollege for the year 2011-2012. Delivering the GraduationDay address, the Governor of Tamil Nadu said that MCChas made a distinguished mark in the field of education.He also expressed his happiness in participating in thequatroseptcentennial celebrations of the historic institution.Later he gave away the special prizes to students for theiracademic excellence in the year 2011. The Principal handedover the diplomas to 1650 students. The function endedwith a vote of thanks by Mr. K Vigneshwaran, the studentchairman of Madras Christian College.Dignitaries on the daisPrincipal handing over a Memento to the GovernorHis Excellency handing over special prizesThe Principal and the Governor of TN35HODs on the stage

QUARTOSEPTCENTENNIAL SPECIAL SOUVENIRNational Conference on ‘IndianHigher Education: ContemporaryChallenges and Perspectives’.Madras Christian College as part of thequatroseptcentennial celebrations conducted a NationalConference on ‘Indian Higher Education: ContemporaryChallenges and Perspectives’ from July 23 -25 ,2012, at thecollege premises. The deliberations of the conference werepertaining to various current topics that concern IndianHigher Education such as privatisation of higher education,internationalization of higher education, new methods ofassessment & accreditation, accessibility and sustainabilityof higher education.Prof. M Anandakrishnan, Chairman, the Board of Governors,Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur and former ViceChancellor, Anna University delivered the key note address.He expressed hope that the new educational institutionswould help bridge imbalances and address the specialeconomic, social and technological needs of different regionsof the country.Dr William Sweet, Director of the Centre for Philosophy,Theology & Cultural Tradition at the St. Francis XavierUniversity, Canada, present at the inaugural function, saidthat the biggest challenge is the accessibility of highereducation to everyone and not just to a few elite. Mr. MikeNithavrianakis, British Deputy High Commissioner inChennai also delivered a talk at the inaugural of the threeday conference.The inaugural function was marked by two more verymemorable and cherished moments namely the release ofthe Commemorative Special Postal cover which was done byMr. Kulbir Singh, Post Master General, Tamil Nadu Circle andreceived by former Principal Dr. Mithra G Augustine and thepresentation of a Quarter Anna Copper Coin minted of 1835by Mr. R S Upadhaya, Chairman and Managing Director ofHenkala Hotels & the Bhats Group received by the PrincipalDr R W Alexander Jesudasan. In addition a sapling wasplanted near the examination hall by the dignitaries.Informationbrochure on theconferenceReception of the dignitaries in thePrincipal’s roomLighting of the lamp at theinauguralDignitaries on the daisA snapshot of the gatheringInvitation to the conferenceDr Gabriel, HOD, Philosophy & Convenor of the conference, handing overmemento to Dr William SweetPlanting of sapling by dignitaries36

QUARTOSEPTCENTENNIAL SPECIAL SOUVENIRBishop Heber ChapelRededicationDiamond jubilee of the Chapel Dedication Day was heldon Sunday 26 th August 2012. The chapel was dedicatedon 25 th August, 1937 by the Bishop of Thirunelveli Diocese.The Lindsay Commission in 1931 recommended the closureof Bishop Heber College (Anglican College) and suggestedthe amalgamation of the Bishop Heber College withMadras Christian College. As a result Bishop Heber Collegewas merged with MCC in 1935. And the college moved tothe Tambaram campus in 1937, the hall and the chapelwere built for the students and the staff. Right from thebeginning, the chapel serves as a church to the collegecommunity and to the families in and around Tambaram.When the International World Missionary conference washeld in 1938, every day the conference began with HolyCommunion service in the chapel.In the rededication service of the chapel around 400people participated. Dr Ambrose Jayasekaran spoke onhow the chapel served as an instrument in his spiritualgrowth. Later chaplain Rev. Dr Spurgeon preached on thePsalm 46:4, 5. He mentioned that MCC has been the riverfor the past 175 years and several streams of MCC madecities and villages glad. After the service a cake was cutto the mark the 175 th year celebrations. Ms. CatherineSundaraj the daughter of the first Associate Chaplain andDr Mrs. Rani Sironmoney, senior worshippers of the chapelwere honored by the Principal. The dedication service andthe cake cutting were followed by a common fellowshipbreakfast.A view of the congregationBishop Heber Chapel ChoirPrincipal honouring Ms.Catherine SundarajCake cutting by the officials37

QUARTOSEPTCENTENNIAL SPECIAL SOUVENIRInauguration of manna schemeA blessed, rejuvenating and long awaited MannaScheme was launched during the Quartoseptcentennialcelebrations of Madras Christian College to support theeconomically weaker students by providing a mid-daymeal by the Centre for Women Studies (CWS) on the 17 thSeptember, 2012. Since then it has been providing food forforty two students regularly at the Students Centre. Incomefor the Manna Scheme was generated through a “food fest”conducted on 3 rd September 2012 by the Centre for WomenStudies with the generous support and encouragement ofthe college community. The Co-ordinator of the CWS looksforward to sustain this programme during the coming years.The Manna Scheme inaugurationNational Conference on‘The Contributions ofMadras Christian Collegein the making of ModernIndia - A Historical Perspective’A Quartoseptcentennial Commemorative two day NationalConference on ‘The Contributions of Madras Christian Collegein the making of Modern India - A Historical Perspective’ wasorganized by the Department of History, Madras ChristianCollege on the 25 th and 26 th of October. It was inauguratedby Dr Shridhar, Additional Chief Secretary, Higher EducationDepartment, Government of Tamil Nadu. Eminent historian andformer Chairman of Indian Council of Historical Research (ICHR)Prof. M G S Narayanan delivered the keynote address.Principal inaugurating the Food FestThe conference saw academicians and scholars from acrossthe country such as Mr.Theodore Bhaskaran, former Chief PostMaster General and Film Historian, Dr Manorama Sharma ofNEHU Shillong, Dr Shankari Sundararaman from JawaharlalNehru University, New Delhi, Dr A Gangatharan from BanarasHindu University, and Mr. Lucas Robert, Director, Art & Cultureand Director, Youth and Sports of Andaman and Nicobar Islands.All of them made presentations on the contributions of MCCtowards the making of modern India.The Valedictory address was given by an alumnus ofthe Department of History, MCC, Mr. Seshasai, IPS, jointCommissioner of Police, Central Crime Branch, Chennai Police.Prof. N Rajendran, Dean of Arts, Bharathidasan University andmember, ICHR delivered the special address.Principal honouring the Chief Guest38Dignitaries on the dais

QUARTOSEPTCENTENNIAL SPECIAL SOUVENIR175 Hours of Chain Prayer for MCCAs part of the 175 year celebrations the StudentChristian Movement (SCM) organized a 175 hours of ChainPrayer commencing on 24 th November 2012. The chain prayerbegan with a brief service at Bishop Heber Chapel at 7.30a.m. Rev.Dr Spurgeon led the congregation in the Inauguralprayer at the Bishop Heber Chapel. The Bursar, PastorCharles (alumnus of MCC) and Prof. Livingstone (Departmentof Languages) prayed for the College. Dr.P Wilson gave theintroductory remarks on the 175 hours of Chain Prayer. Itwas attended by teaching and administrative staff, alumniand students of the college. A special prayer was held by thewomen’s wing of SCM from 10 am to 3 pm in Margaret Hall’sconference hall the same day. The Chain Prayer concludedwith a Communion Service at the Agnes Martin Hall on01.12.2012, Saturday at 7.30 am which was followed byfasting prayer from 10 am to 2.30 pm.Chaplain delivering the MessageA cross section of the congregationPrayer at the Margaret HallPrincipal at the Inauguration39

QUARTOSEPTCENTENNIAL SPECIAL SOUVENIRQSC T-20 Cricket TournamentA Special QSC T-20 Intercollegiate Cricket Tournament wasconducted for the Chennai City Colleges as part of 175 th yearcelebrarations. The tournament saw 14 colleges participatingand the matches were conducted on the basis of league cumknock out. The match was inaugurated on 26th November2012, Monday and it concluded on the 3 rd December 2012,Monday. The chief guest for the valedictory function wasMr.R S Rangarajan, IA & AS, Principal Accountant General,Tamil Nadu. The final was played by the Loyola Collegeand Madras Christian College Cricket Teams. The MCCteam walked away with the trophy. Mr.R.Jithin of MCC wasadjudged the ‘Man of the Match’ and also the ‘Player of theSeries’.Cricket match in progressPrayerChief guest at the lecternPrincipal handing over a mementoMan of the MatchThe winners40

QUARTOSEPTCENTENNIAL SPECIAL SOUVENIRPlanting of 175 Species ofTree SaplingsThe Madras Christian College campus has becomea model for a Green Campus and is probably one of thebiodiversity rich campus in India. As on date, the campusharbours about 140 tree species, about 60 shrubs anddouble the number of herbs.During the QSC year it was decided to add more varieties oftrees to the campus. Our campus has a mixture of nativeand alien trees with the balance of composition tiltingtowards the native trees.Hence it has been planned to add 175 different speciesof trees under the project ‘Enriching the Greenery of MCCCampus’. Many of the trees that are to be planted will benative trees especially from Tropical Dry Evergreen Forest. Afew botanical curios such as Baobabs and rare varieties ofpalms have already been planted. Other rare alien speciesare also under consideration for the purpose of teaching,research and public attraction. Saplings of native speciescollected from different sources will be planted in a phasedmanner.The tree sapling planting was inaugurated by the PrincipalDr R W Alexander Jesudasan, in the presence of the Bursar,Mr.Sundaraj, the Curator, Dr.Manu Thomas Mathai, DrD Narasimhan, the Public Relation Officer, Dr.WilliamGnanasekar and other officials of the Institution.Tree saplings planted on the way to the main blockPrayer at the Planting of the first saplingPlanting of a tree sapling during the NationalConference on Higher Education41

QUARTOSEPTCENTENNIAL SPECIAL SOUVENIRGospel MusicThe Valedictory of the Quartoseptcentennial celebrationswas marked with a Gospel Music Performance by the bands“Under His Wings” comprising the students of MCC and“Potter’s Clay”, at 3 pm on 19th December 2012 at theAnderson Hall. This performance was followed by a specialevent by Dr. Benny Prasad, who designed the world’s firstGuitar with 54 strings and Bongo by name BENTAR. He hastravelled more than 218 countries across the globe. Mr. BennyPrasad performed with Guitar and Pan Flute and sharedhis testimony pertaining to the challenges encountered byhim in maintaining ethical principles during his world tour.He also narrated the experiences he came across whileperforming during the FIFA World Cup 2006 and AthensOlympics, explaining how God enabled him to be a witnessamidst his weaknesses. Prof. Gerald Pillay, Vice-Chancellorof Liverpool Hope University, UK, presented a memento toMr.Benny Prasad at the end of his the performance.Students’ band performingMr.Benny Prasad sharing his testimonyPlaying the pan flutePlaying the 54 stringed guitarProf. Gerald Pillay presenting a memento42

QUARTOSEPTCENTENNIAL SPECIAL SOUVENIRValedictory Worship ServiceThe valedictory worship service of the 175th year celebrationof the Madras Christian College was held on 19th December,2012 at 5.30 p.m in the Anderson Hall of the college.The evening began with a welcome address byDr R W Alexander Jesudasan, Principal and Secretary, MCC.The welcome address was followed by the exhortation by theMost Rev. Dr.G Devakadasham, Moderator, Church of SouthIndia. Considering it an honor to be part of this celebrationhe said, “MCC is one of the premier institutions in the countryhaving produced reputed professionals in their respectivefields”. “The masses are still below the poverty line. Thechurches and educational institutions must serve the peopleat the periphery”, he added.The valedictory address was delivered by the chief guest ofthe function Prof. Gerald Pillay, Vice Chancellor, LiverpoolHope University, UK. He praised the college for its worldwidefame and for the alumni it has produced over the years.Speaking of goodwill he felt the need for unity in the searchfor truth, beauty and goodness and felt that it is our moralitythat differentiates us from others.Talking about the 175 years of MCC, he said “Greatinstitutions are not made by any single person. Rather theygrow with time like ancient trees”. “Divine mission to liberatepeople with education makes us Christians”, he added.The event witnessed the release of a QuatroseptcentennialSpecial Souvenir containing events organized and theinfrastructural developments during the 175th year. Prof.Gerald Pillay, released the souvenir which was received byDr R W Alexander Jesudasan.‘Christuva Elakaya Thiran’, a book by Prof. Gnana ChandraJohnson which provides insight into 32 Tamil Scholars onChristian Literature was released by Rev. G. Devakadasham,Moderator of Church of South India and the first copy wasreceived by Dr. Besant C Raj, Chairman, Madras ChristianCollege Association.Reception of dignitaries at the Principal’s roomReception of dignitaries at the Principal’s roomPrincipal welcoming the gathering43Dignitaries on the dais

QUARTOSEPTCENTENNIAL SPECIAL SOUVENIRPrincipal honouring Most Rev. Dr.G DevakadashamWelcoming Prof. Gerald PillayMost Rev. Dr.G Devakadasham at the lecternDr. Besant C Raj at the lecternCross section of the gathering44

QUARTOSEPTCENTENNIAL SPECIAL SOUVENIRThe ChoirThe ChoirRelease of the QSC Special SouvenirRelease of Christuva Elakaya Thiran’Cross section of the gathering45

QUARTOSEPTCENTENNIAL SPECIAL SOUVENIRThanksgiving MeetingThe QSC year came to an end in a very befitting manner,with two honours being bestowed upon the college. AThanksgiving Meeting was held on 23rd January 2013 at theAnderson Hall, to thank God for the Grace bestowed on MCC.The college in January 2013 received communications fromthe University Grants Commission about the extension ofautonomous status to the institution till 2018 and from theNational Assessment and Reaccreditation Council (NAAC) (abody under the UGC) rating the college ‘A’ grade, a statusenjoyed by very few institutions across the nation.The Principal Dr.R.W.Alexander Jesudasan, in his address readextracts from the communication from UGC on the extensionof autonomous status and also from the communication fromNAAC on the reaccreditation status. The meeting concludedwith a prayer by the IQAC (Internal Quality Assurance Cell)Coordinator, Prof. Miriam Samuel.Principal addressing the gatheringMrs. Miriam Samuel at the lecternCross section of the gatheringThe Choir46

QUARTOSEPTCENTENNIAL SPECIAL SOUVENIRCollege UnionSociety ActivitiesThe first major event of the academic year organized bythe CUS was a cancer awareness campaign. The speaker ofthe day was Dr Mallika from the Cancer Institute in Chennai.She answered all queries and also made the students andteachers aware of the different kinds of cancer and thevarious precautions to be taken.The tradition of ‘Theatre Nights’ was revived by the CUS. Atheatre night was organized on the 17 th and 18 th September2012. The show comprised two short plays and one fulllength play on both the days. The newly founded theatre club‘Theatre no. 59’ managed to pull off a successful show.The CUS organized a campus cleaning drive on the 21 stSeptember. The entire student community came together tomake the campus greener and cleaner.Dr.Mallika lecturing on CancerTheatre night flierA scene from the theatre showCampus cleaning drive47

QUARTOSEPTCENTENNIAL SPECIAL SOUVENIRINFRASTRUCTURALDEVELOPMENTSDURING QSC YEAR49

QUARTOSEPTCENTENNIAL SPECIAL SOUVENIRRenovation & Painting ofthe Main BlockRenovation & Refurbishing ofthe Miller Memorial LibraryThe Main block of Madras Christian College housingthe Principal’s Office, the Bursar’s Office, the Anderson Halland the Arts and Science Blocks, got a face lift through arenovation and painting project, which commenced on 12 thApril 2012. The 75 year old structure, looked new and brightfor the start of the new academic year. Machines usingadvanced technology were used for painting. In addition,electrical and ceiling renovation work was also donewherever necessary.Renovation work in progressAs a part of Quartoseptcentennial Celebrations ofMadras Christian College, The Miller Memorial Library hasbeen completely revamped in terms of infrastructure and theaccessibility of the resources. Various new sections have beenintroduced namely the Reference section, Book Bank section,Competitive Exam section, Periodicals section, Maps, Audio/Video facility, Projects and Thesis, Braille etc., OPAC (OnlinePublic Access Catalogue) is the recent additional benefit,which has been introduced to the student community.The Miller Memorial Library has achieved its vision ofcreation and dissemination of knowledge through ICT whichin turn endeavors and empowers faculty and studentsto achieve academic excellence. The books in the MillerMemorial Library are in the process of getting bar coded forautomated circulation. Apart from library automation, MillerLibrary acquired access to many online databases throughsubscription. It uses DSpace for managing the digitalcontents.Portico view of the newly painted Main BlockDedication of therevamped LibraryA view of reading hallArts Quadrangle view of the newlypainted Main BlockAnother viewNewspaper section50

QUARTOSEPTCENTENNIAL SPECIAL SOUVENIRDeans’ OfficeSeparate individual cubicles with air conditioning facility,were constructed for the six Deans of the College. The facilityis collectively called ”the Deans Office”. Located adjacent tothe Examination Gallery, the office has two wings. The rightwing houses the offices of the Dean of Women Students, Deanof Sciences and the Dean of Student Affairs. The left winghouses the offices of the Dean of International Programmes,Dean of Humanities & the Dean of Research & Development.Dean of International Programmes in his cubicleThe Right wingThe Left WingReopening of the Selaiyur gateThe Selaiyur gate (Near the IOB, MCC branch) which wasclosed for a long time due to the expansion of the Velacherymain road was opened during the 175 th year celebrations.It was opened on 11 th April 2012, by Prof. RavindranathChanana, Associate Professor in the Department of PoliticalScience. The Principal Dr R W Alexander Jesudasan, theBursar Mr. Sundaraj, Rev Dr Spurgeon, the Chaplain, anda few teaching and administrative staff members werepresent at the reopening of the Selaiyur gate.The reopening of the Selaiyur gate makes it more convenientfor staff and students during rush hours and peak times oftraffic.The gathering during the reopening functionReopening the gate51

QUARTOSEPTCENTENNIAL SPECIAL SOUVENIRCouncil RoomThe Council room got a facelift providing a miniconference hall ambience during the QSC year. The entireroom has been carpeted. The seating capacity of the roomhas been increased to 52 and it is well equipped withwooden tables with revolving chairs. The room has been airconditioned and fitted with Dell LCD short throw projector.The tables have mikes with wall to wall speakers. A pantryattached to the council room has been built with a vestibule.PrayerThe inauguration of the Council roomThe newlook Council roomSmart Board ClassroomsThe 175 th year saw the induction of 22 smart boardclassrooms funded by the University Grants Commission.The smart boards were allotted for the 16 departments inthe Aided Stream and 6 departments in the Self-FinancedStream. The equipment consists of Dell LCD short throwprojector, Dell Remote for the Projector with a Laser Pointer,Dell Free hand Pen (for all mouse activities) and an in builtspeaker system. The full equipment is wireless for both thepicture and the sound.LCD short throw projector52

QUARTOSEPTCENTENNIAL SPECIAL SOUVENIRThe Language LabThe Department of English, added another feather toits cap under the headship of Dr.Stephen Jebanesan, bysetting up a language lab. It has come at a propititious timewhen Madras Christian College celebrates its historic 175years. This lab will facilitate English language teaching andlearning through technology - human interface. There are25 student consoles and a special software for impartinglanguage to slow learners. The lab is used by teachers toprepare their own content for various other courses as well.The lab is used to hone all the four skills (Listening, Speaking,Reading and Writing) that constitute language learning. Thelab is equipped with books, audio and video material.Principal Inaugurating the language labThe student consolesPrayerInternational Guest HouseExtensionThe International Guest House, which stands to servethe needs of accommodating visitors and guests fromabroad and from different parts of India, has been renovatedand extension of the building is also being done. The existingbuilding’s flooring has been changed and renovation work wasdone. In addition to the existing ten rooms the constructionof a block consisting of 11 rooms, a business centre, ameeting room and a reception area in the ground and firstfloor has been started. The new construction is coming up onthe right side of the IGH adjoining the existing structure. Theextension work is to be completed by June 2013.Dr.Robinson at the Ground Breaking function53The P.R.O. at the Ground Breaking function

QUARTOSEPTCENTENNIAL SPECIAL SOUVENIRNew Commerce BlockGround BreakingMadras Christian College created a new chapter in itsrich and colorful 175 years history with a ground breakingceremony for the Commerce Block on 6 th June, 2012. Aseperate block is planned for the Department of Commercein the Self-Financed Stream, owing to the increasing staffand student strength for five courses (B.Com Section 1,Section 2, Accounts & Finance, M.Com (COBA) & M.Phil).Principal Dr Alexander Jesudasan welcomed the gatheringand briefed on the necessity for the building for theCommerce (SFS) Department. The Bursar explained thedetails of the project. After the prayer by College ChaplainRev.Dr.Spurgeon, the ground was dug by the Principalwhich marked the beginning of the project. The ceremonywas attended by the Heads of Departments, teaching staffand administrative staff members. The project is due forcompletion by next academic year.Principal welcoming the gatheringBursar briefing on the ProjectPrayer over the groundBible reading54

QUARTOSEPTCENTENNIAL SPECIAL SOUVENIRMCC Campus SchoolBuilding ExtensionTo meet the growing need of Infrastructure at the MCCCampus School, a new building housing four classrooms, astaff room, laboratory and a kitchen is under construction.The project is being executed in two phases and the firstphase is nearing completion. The ground breaking ceremonyfor the building was done on 30 th May 2012, in the presenceof the Principal of the College, Chaplain of the College, theCorrespondent of the School and Principal of the School. Thebuilding is coming up adjacent to the existing main blockfacing the Kindergarten Block.Prayer at the siteMCC CafeteriaGround being dug by the PrincipalThe café which was serving the needs of the SFSstudents behind the Arts block in a make shift structure, wasshifted to a more spacious, centrally located point (close tothe Miller Memorial Library, Centre for Media Studies & theMulti Resource Centre). Earlier known as the ‘SFS café’,it was renamed the ‘MCC Cafeteria’ and inaugurated on21st September 2012 by the Principal Dr R W AlexanderJesudasan. With a well architectured front view, the newcafé’s kitchen is well equipped and also well ventilated.Mr.Rajagopalan, Proprietor hosted breakfast for all theteaching and administrative staff of the college after thededication.The front view of the new cafeteriaInauguration by the Principal55Staff having breakfast

QUARTOSEPTCENTENNIAL SPECIAL SOUVENIRNew Building Dedicationat RSL SchoolThe old primary block building was demolished and wasreplaced by a new block in the RSL School at West Tambaram.The new building was dedicated on 11th October 2012 byMr.M M Philip, the General Secretary of Church of South India(CSI) in the presence of the Dr R W Alexander Jesudasan,Principal of the College, Mr.Sundaraj, Bursar of the College,Dr Gnana Chandra Johnson, Correspondent of the School andMr.Ebenezer, Principal of the RSL School. The new buildingnow houses, five class rooms, a staff room, a kitchen and twotoilets. The new building provides good learning ambiencefor more than 200 underprivileged students of the area. Thehigher secondary block sports a new look with painting doneduring this year.Opening of the Stone TabletInauguration of the New BlockA cross section of the gathering56

QUARTOSEPTCENTENNIAL SPECIAL SOUVENIRGranite BenchesMCC’s Global Alumni being the oldest Alumni of Indiahas always been a pillar of support to the college in all wayspossible.There are number of Alumni Reunions that are organizedby different batches of students visiting the college. In thisconnection, the Alumni Chapter of London which is one ofthe oldest chapters of MCC contributed two Granite Benchesin the month of February 2012 close to the cafeteria behindthe bell tower . The representatives, Mr. Vernon Sen andMr. Premchandran handed over the benches which weredesigned by Mr. Amalanathan of Pondicherry, an alumnusof MCC.The two Granite benchesView of the Granite BenchesRepresentatives from the Alumni Chapter in LondonStudents relaxing on the Granite benches57

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QUARTOSEPTCENTENNIAL SPECIAL SOUVENIRResearch Programmes in theSelf-Financed StreamThe historic 175 th year saw the offering of new academicprogrammes. For the first time in the history of the college,the research degree of M.Phil was introduced in the Self-Financed Stream. The Departments of Social Work andCommerce in the Self Financed Stream started offering theM.Phil in Social Work (Full Time) and M.Phil in Commerce(Full Time) respectively from the academic year 2012-2013onwards.Gathering for the release of the application at Principal’sRoomPrincipal releasing the first applicationNew Programmes at MCCSchool of ContinuingEducationThe MCC School of Continuing Education started a host ofnew programmes in the 175 th year. The new academic yearbrought along with it twelve innovative Diploma programmeswhich enthused many a student within and outside campus.The programmes include DMLT, Montessori & Primary SchoolTraining, Photography & Videography, MS Office & WebDesigning, Financial Accounting & Tally, Air Ticketing &Travel Management, Computer Applications, TV ProgrammeProduction, French for Beginners, Entrepreneurship, EffectiveEnglish and Graphic Designing. The duration of theprogrammes vary from two weeks to one year.Flier on the French & Other Courses60Flier on the Effective English Course

QUARTOSEPTCENTENNIAL SPECIAL SOUVENIRLaunch of Korean LanguageProgrammeDuring the 175 year celebration, Madras ChristianCollege launched a number of academic programmes. Italso introduced the Korean language as foreign languagefor MCC students to learn, and explore the possibilitiesof visiting Korea and also to take up employment in theKorean companies in Tamil Nadu and other parts of India. Incontinuation of the Memorandum of Understanding signedby Dr.R.W.Alexander Jeudasan, Principal Madras ChristianCollege and Mr. Soohil Chai, President, Hanshin University,South Korea, last year. The programme was successfullylaunched in the 175 th year of MCC at the Centre for MediaStudies, by Rev. Dr. Yi Hokee and Ms. Emmi on March 13,2012. Principal Dr. R.W. Alexander Jesudasan presidedover the function. Simultaneously the English languageprogramme for Korean students was also inaugurated. Thefirst director of the course is Dr. Stephen Jebanesan, theHead of the Department of English (Aided).Prayer at the inauguralLighting of the LampWelcoming the guestHonouring the guestGroup photo at the Principal’s room61

QUARTOSEPTCENTENNIAL SPECIAL SOUVENIRDedication of MCC CommunityCollegeThe MCC Community College was established as part of the175th year celebrations of the college. It was inaugurated byThe Honourable Minister for Animal Husbandry, Governmentof Tamil Nadu, T.K.M. Chinnayya, an alumnus of MCC, inWest Tambaram on 11th January, 2013.Community Colleges are an alternative system of educationwhich aim at empowering individuals through appropriateskill development leading to gainful employment inassociation with the local community and industry.Dr. R W Alexander Jesudasan, Principal & Secretary, MCCwelcomed the gathering and said that the community collegewill offer educational opportunities to all sections of society,particularly the marginalized and the disadvantaged offeringvocational skills through formal trainings for livelihood.“The vision of each community college should be includingthe excluded and giving the best to the least” said Rev. Dr.Xavier Alphonse, Director of the Indian Centre for Researchand Development of Community Education, Chennai, whodelivered the inaugural address.He added that “Community college is not an educationsystem. It is a people’s initiative.” While talking aboutthe achievements of the first Indian principal of MCC, heremarked that Dr. Chandran Devanesen was a pioneer incommunity college programme.Mr. T.K.M. Chinnayya lauded the efforts of the MCCadministration in having made Tambaram an educationalhub.The community college would provide practical educationto increase the employability of the residents of Tambaramas the unemployment rates have increased from 8.8 %in2002 to 11% at present as pointed out by Dr. Besant C. Raj,Chairman of the MCC Board of Directors and of the MCCAssociation. He also said that more courses such as tailoring,fashion designing and beautician courses would be added inthe future. The Bursar of the college, Mr. Sundaraj addedthat the community college would offer a Nursing Assistantscourse and a course in Computer Hardware.Dignitaries on the daisPrincipal welcoming the gathering62

QUARTOSEPTCENTENNIAL SPECIAL SOUVENIRDr Besant Raj at the lecternHonouring Rev. Dr Xavier AlphonseRev. Dr Xavier Alphonse delivering the Inaugural addressMr.T K M Chinnayya unveilingthe foundation stone tabletBursar addressing the gatheringMinister T K M Chinnaya addressing the gathering63

QUARTOSEPTCENTENNIAL SPECIAL SOUVENIRDignitaries visiting the Computer LabDignitaries visiting the Nursing LabThe GatheringThe GatheringInvitation64

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QUARTOSEPTCENTENNIAL SPECIAL SOUVENIRMementoes for StudentsAll the students of Madras Christian College, studyingin the academic year 2012-2013 were given specialmementoes including a Pen Stand with the 175 th year specialemblem, a key chain with the 175 th year special emblem anda 175 th year special emblem sticker.The Paper Bag with the QSC Special emblemThe Pen StandThe Rubber Key ChainThe QSC Special emblem66

QUARTOSEPTCENTENNIAL SPECIAL SOUVENIRMementos for StaffAll the teaching and administrative staff of MadrasChristian College were given special mementoes includinga sleek brass table clock with the 175 th year special emblem,a book mark, a key chain with the 175 th year special emblemand a 175 th year special emblem sticker.In addition to this all the teaching staff were given the book‘Life & Legacy of Madras Christian College’ authored byDr.Ambrose and Dr.Joshua Kallapati.The book ‘Life &Legacy of Madras Christian College’Brass Table ClockThe Rubber Key ChainThe QSC Special emblemBook MarkThe Paper Bag with the QSC Special emblem67

QUARTOSEPTCENTENNIAL SPECIAL SOUVENIROther MementosThe college released other mementoes like a Tie withthe 175 th year special emblem printed (2 different designs),transparent table weight with the 175 th year special emblem,Pen stand with a clock with the 175 th year special emblem,a metal key chain with the 175 th year special emblem. Thesewere given to distinguished visitors to the college and arealso available for sale at the Alumni and Public RelationsOfficer’s Office at College.Metal Key Chain with the QSC special emblemPen Stand with a ClockInformation Brochureon the CollegeTwo different patterns of ties with the QSC specialemblemPaper Weight bearingthe QSC specialemblemBook Mark68

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QUARTOSEPTCENTENNIAL SPECIAL SOUVENIRCitation from The Collegesand Universities ofThe Anglican CommunionThe Colleges & Universities of the Anglican Communionpresented a citation, congratulating MCC on its 175thAnniversary. The citation was signed by Most Rev Dr.RowanWilliams, Archbishop of Cantebury Cathedral and Rev.Canon James G Callawly, General Secretary. It was presentedby Dr.Jeremy Law, Chaplain of Cantebury Christ ChurchUniversity and received by the Principal Dr.R.W.AlexanderJesudasanThe CitationThe Awarding of the Certificate by Archbishop ofCanterbury Cathedral, the most Rev. Dr Rowan WilliamsCitation from United BoardThe UBCHEA (United Board for Higher Education inAsia) presented a citation in recognition of its partnershipwith Madras Christian College on 17 th February 2012. It waspresented during the inauguration of the Centre for PeaceStudies by Dr.Nancy Chapman, President, United Board, NewYork to the Principal Dr.R.W.Alexander Jesudasan.The awarding of the citation byDr Nancy E Chapman, President, UBThe Citation70

QUARTOSEPTCENTENNIAL SPECIAL SOUVENIRQuarter Anna CopperCoin SouvenirMr.R.S.Upadhaya, Chairman and Managing Directorof Henkala Hotels & the Bhats Group, presented a QuarterAnna Copper Coin minted in 1835. It was presented at theInaugural of the National Conference on ‘Indian HigherEducation: Contemporary Challenges and Perspectives’.Set in a deep brown wooden piece, the souvenir with theglittering copper coin with gold coloured letters engraved,conveyed the respect the neighborhood entrepreneurs hadfor MCC. Presented by Mr.Upadhaya, it was received by thePrincipal Dr.Alexander Jesudasan.The Quarter Anna Copper Coin SouvenirMr.R.S.Upadaya, Chairman and Managing Director ofHenkala Hotels & the Bhats Group, handing over thesouvenir to the Principal71

QUARTOSEPTCENTENNIAL SPECIAL SOUVENIRCommemorative Special Postal CoverThe Postal Department released a CommemorativeSpecial Postal Cover on 23.07.2012 at Madras ChristianCollege during the inauguration of the National Conferenceon ‘Indian Higher Education: Contemporary Challenges andPerspectives’. The Commemorative Special Postal Coverwas released by Mr.Kulbir Singh, Post Master General, TamilNadu Circle and it was received by former Principal Dr.Mithra G Augustine. The Cover had the front view of themain block and also the 175 th year special emblem. Thepostal department had earlier released a special stamp atthe juncture of the 150 th celebration of the college.Mr.Kulbir Singh, Post Master General, Tamil Nadu Circlereleasing the Commemorative Special Postal cover.Commemorative Special Postal Cover front viewCommemorative Special Postal Cover back view72

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QUARTOSEPTCENTENNIAL SPECIAL SOUVENIRThe Boook of WorshipMiller ennum MamanidarEarlier at the Bishop Heber Chapel, two seperate booksof hymns and order of service were used. The 175 th yearcelebration saw the release of a Book of Worship to beused for the worship sessions in the Bishop Heber Chapel.This book contains songs sung during services and orderof service during all seasons and occasions. The book wasrelased by Rev. Robert Willis and recieved by the Principal,Dr. R.W. Alexander Jesudasan at the worship service held on7th January 2012. Four hundred copies of the book are usedin the chapel and a large number were sold out on the dayof its release. It is also available for purchase at the BishopHeber Chapel and the APR Office.This book is the Tamil translation of the Englishbiography of Dr.William Miller written by his close friend,trusted colleague and secretary Rao Sahib O. Kandasamy,in the College Magazine. It was enlarged and published bythe CLS, Madras, the following year. The book has beentranslated by a group of translators and has been edited byDr Gnana Chandra Johnson, Associate Professor, Departmentof Tamil (Aided). The book was released on 7th January2012 during the Worship session by Rev.Canon Ivor SmithCameron and the first copy was received by Dr A BesantC Raj, Chairman, MCC Association. The book portrays thestruggles, sacrifices, determination and dedication of Rev.William Miller from 1862 for the next 45 years. The book alsocontains some rare photos of Dr. Miller, his colleagues, andthe college in George Town.Miller Ennum MamanidarThe book of Workship74

QUARTOSEPTCENTENNIAL SPECIAL SOUVENIRQSC Special SouvenirAt the Valedictory worship service of the 175th yearcelebrations, a QSC Special Souvenir was released. Thisbook is a compilation of the activities that happened atMadras Christian College in connection with the 175thyear celebrations. The book carried messages from leaders,reports of all the events of the 175th year, the infrastructuraldevelopments, the new academic initiatives, citations,souvenirs received by the college, books released, mediareports and advertisements from well wishers. The souvenirwas released by Prof. Gerald Pillay, Vice Chancellor, LiverpoolHope University, UK and the first copy was received byDr R W Alexander Jesudasan, Prinicpal.Book being released by Prof.Gerald PillayQSC Special Souvenir75

QUARTOSEPTCENTENNIAL SPECIAL SOUVENIRChristava Illakya ThiranThe valedictory celebration of the 175th year sawthe release of a book edited and published by Dr Y GnanaChandra Johnson, Associate Professor, Department of Tamil,Madras Christian College.The book titled ‘Christava Illakya Thiran’, is a collectionof research articles deliberated by 32 Tamil scholars fromacross the state of Tamil Nadu. These articles offer greatinsight into Christian Literature.Madras Christian College took pride in releasing the bookas part of its 175th year celebrations. The Most Rev. GDevakadasham, Moderator, Church of South India releasedthe book, and Dr Besant C Raj, Chairman, Madras ChristianCollege Association, received the first copy of the book.Book being released by Most Rev. G DevakadashamChristava Illakya Thiran76

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