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Legacy of St. Kuriakose Elias Chavara and CMI and CMC congregations: educational modernity in Kerala

Title
Legacy of St. Kuriakose Elias Chavara and CMI and CMC congregations: educational modernity in Kerala
Creator
Suja, V.J.; Mathai, Sebastian; Mariya Pulikkottil, Nileena
Description
Education plays a predominant role in modernising society. It has the power to transform society by dismantling out-dated superstitions and promoting progressive social change. The present study explores the educational initiatives of St. Chavara and his followers, the CMI and CMC, and their role in shaping the modernity of nineteenth century Kerala, India. The study highlights how St. Chavaras visionary leadership in education contributed to modernisation in Kerala. The study focuses on his key initiatives such as secular education, inclusive education, women education, universal education and new educational support programmes which led to modernity of Kerala. The study reveals that St. Chavara's educational initiatives had a profound impact on both individuals and society of nineteenth century Kerala. The study emphasises the continued impact of St. Chavaras educational legacy through the institutions led by his followers, the CMI and CMC, which played a significant role in driving the modernisation of Kerala. 2025 Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group.
Source
International Studies in Catholic Education;
Date
01-01-2025
Publisher
Routledge
Subject
CMI and CMC congregations; educational initiatives; educational modernity; modernity; St. Chavara
Coverage
Suja V.J., Department of International Studies, Political Science and History, Christ University, Central campus, Bangalore, India; Mathai S., Department of International Studies, Political Science and History, Christ University, Central campus, Bangalore, India; Mariya Pulikkottil N., Department of International Studies, Political Science and History, Christ University, Central campus, Bangalore, India
Rights
Restricted Access; Hardcopy may be available in the library
Relation
ISSN: 19422539;
Format
online
Language
English
Type
Article

Citation

Suja, V.J.; Mathai, Sebastian; Mariya Pulikkottil, Nileena, “Legacy of St. Kuriakose Elias Chavara and CMI and CMC congregations: educational modernity in Kerala,” CHRIST (Deemed To Be University) Institutional Repository, accessed June 18, 2026, https://archives.christuniversity.in/items/show/22762.

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