Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Faculty Publications Article Faculty Publications -Articles Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Suja, V.J.; Mathai, Sebastian; Mariya Pulikkottil, Nileena Title A name given to the resource Legacy of St. Kuriakose Elias Chavara and CMI and CMC congregations: educational modernity in Kerala Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 01-01-2025 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived International Studies in Catholic Education; Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context <a href="https://doi.org/10.1080/19422539.2025.2561000" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://doi.org/10.1080/19422539.2025.2561000</a> <br /><br /><a href="https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105016874002?origin=resultslist" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105016874002?origin=resultslist</a> Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 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 Description An account of the resource 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 &amp; Francis Group. Subject The topic of the resource CMI and CMC congregations; educational initiatives; educational modernity; modernity; St. Chavara Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Routledge Relation A related resource ISSN: 19422539; Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Article Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Restricted Access; Hardcopy may be available in the library Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource online