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MM Thomas - Life, Legacy and Theology

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THEOLOGY OF MADATHILPARAMPIL MA<strong>MM</strong>EN THOMAS<br />

<strong>Life</strong> of M.M.<strong>Thomas</strong><br />

1916 May 15: Born to Mr. M.M.Mammen (Printer, Freedom<br />

Fighter) <strong>and</strong> Mrs.Mariamma Mammen (Teacher);<br />

Madathilparampil, Kozhencheri, Kerala, India<br />

1921-1931 School Education:<br />

Melukara Girls School (till 4th st<strong>and</strong>ard)<br />

St <strong>Thomas</strong> High School, Kozhencherry<br />

1931-35: Degree education<br />

Science College, Triv<strong>and</strong>rum, Kerala<br />

Gold Medal for good conduct;<br />

Degree of BA in Chemistry with first class<br />

1935-37: Teacher, Ashramam High School, Perumbavoor<br />

1937: At Christava Ashramam, Alappuzha<br />

<strong>and</strong> Manganam (Kottayam)<br />

1938: Balabhavan, Thiruvananthapuram:<br />

Working among street children, giving technical<br />

education to make them self sufficient<br />

1939: Youth Christian Council of Action;<br />

protest against the construction of the statue of<br />

Sir. C.P. Ramaswami Ayer<br />

1941: With Dr Kheytan at Bangalore,<br />

along with A.K. Thampi.<br />

Reading <strong>and</strong> study<br />

1942-44: Active member of<br />

Youth Christian Council of Action.<br />

Staying at Christava Ashramam, Manganam,<br />

along with A.K. Thampi <strong>and</strong> E.V. Mathew<br />

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