Spicer memorial College
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Spicer Memorial College is a Seventh-day Adventist
institution of higher learning in Aundh
, Pune
, India
. It is considered the church's flagship
provider of higher education in India. The college has affiliations with Pune University, India
, Griggs University
& Andrews University
, USA.
in the Southern Asia Division
. When the pioneers of the church stepped on the shores of the Indian sub-continent, they established churches and set up schools to provide holistic education for their church members. The first Adventist school in India was established in Karmatar, West Bengal
. They also established an institution of higher learning at Coimbatore
, Tamil Nadu
. In 1915, it was relocated to Bangalore and then in 1942, to Pune. Now known as Spicer Memorial College.
. To the immediate east is the government botanical garden. The temperate climate and quiet surroundings are conducive to study and meditation. Some of the major structures in the campus include: the administrative building, which houses offices and some classrooms. Then there are separate buildings for the library, the sciences, education, religion, agriculture, the cafeteria, boarders, the college press, industrial arts, Spicer Higher Secondary School , Spicer Products and Services. Spicer Memorial College does not reveal accreditation credentials verified at the state (i.e. Maharashtra level) or federal level. The Spicer Memorial College website does not identify any specific accreditation given to it by the Indian federal or state government. In addition, the American Association for Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO)on its Electronic Database for Global Education (EDGE) could not identify Spicer Memorial College in its listing of Indian autonomous colleges.
as well as in both public and private sectors. Many hold significant government offices, including those as ambassadors of different nations. Students at Spicer College, or "Spicerians" as they are sometimes called, either live on campus in either of the five residence halls/areas, rent an apartment from the College's own Apartment Complex, or live in the Sangvhi area or beyond. Males live in the Men's dormitory while women live in Women's Hall.
The majority of the student body are members of the Seventh-day Adventist Church
, and weekly church services are held at the campus church. Friday evening vespers services (AYS) are held weekly as are Religion & Theology Forums. Basketball and football are the major sports on campus.
The college also hosts a local research centre of the Ellen G. White Estate
•Bachelor of Applied Arts (B.A.A)
•Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A)
•Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.E.Ed)
•Bachelor of Music (B.Mus.)
•Bachelor of Theology (B.Th.)
Pune University Programmes
• Bachelor of Arts (B.A)
• Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com)
• Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)
• Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.
• Maste
rs of Commerce (M.Com)
• Master of English (M.A. English- from the Academic Year 2007-2008)
• Law (Five Years Integrated Course- from the Academic Year 2007-2008 )
Southern Adventist University
Programmes before Griggs university Programmes
Griggs University (U.S.A) Programmes
•Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A)
•Master of Business Administration (M.B.A)
Andrews University (U.S.A) Programmes
• Master of Arts (M.A)
Seventh-day Adventist Church
The Seventh-day Adventist Church is a Protestant Christian denomination distinguished by its observance of Saturday, the original seventh day of the Judeo-Christian week, as the Sabbath, and by its emphasis on the imminent second coming of Jesus Christ...
institution of higher learning in Aundh
Aundh (Pune)
Aundh is a suburb in the North-West of Pune in Maharashtra, India. It was earlier known for its Chest Hospital. Now it is known for its posh localities populated by software engineers...
, Pune
Pune
Pune , is the eighth largest metropolis in India, the second largest in the state of Maharashtra after Mumbai, and the largest city in the Western Ghats. Once the centre of power of the Maratha Empire, it is situated 560 metres above sea level on the Deccan plateau at the confluence of the Mula ...
, India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
. It is considered the church's flagship
Flagship
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provider of higher education in India. The college has affiliations with Pune University, India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
, Griggs University
Griggs University
Griggs University, formerly Home Study International, is a Seventh-day Adventist distance learning university recently based on the campus of Andrews University in Berrien Springs, Michigan . Founded in 1909 as The Fireside Correspondence School and later known as the Home Study Institute, it began...
& Andrews University
Andrews University
Andrews University is a Seventh-day Adventist university in Berrien Springs, Michigan, United States. Founded in 1874 as Battle Creek College in Battle Creek, Michigan, it was the first higher education facility started by Seventh-day Adventists, and is the flagship university of the Seventh-day...
, USA.
History
The history of the college is as old as the history of the Seventh-day Adventist ChurchSeventh-day Adventist Church
The Seventh-day Adventist Church is a Protestant Christian denomination distinguished by its observance of Saturday, the original seventh day of the Judeo-Christian week, as the Sabbath, and by its emphasis on the imminent second coming of Jesus Christ...
in the Southern Asia Division
Southern Asia Division of Seventh-day Adventists
The Southern Asia Division of Seventh-day Adventists is headquartered at Hosur, Tamil Nadu, India. It heads the activities of the Seventh-day Adventist Churches and its affiliated bodies in India, Nepal and Bhutan....
. When the pioneers of the church stepped on the shores of the Indian sub-continent, they established churches and set up schools to provide holistic education for their church members. The first Adventist school in India was established in Karmatar, West Bengal
West Bengal
West Bengal is a state in the eastern region of India and is the nation's fourth-most populous. It is also the seventh-most populous sub-national entity in the world, with over 91 million inhabitants. A major agricultural producer, West Bengal is the sixth-largest contributor to India's GDP...
. They also established an institution of higher learning at Coimbatore
Coimbatore
Coimbatore , also known as Kovai , is the second largest city in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is a major commercial centre in Tamil Nadu and is known as the "Manchester of South India"....
, Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu is one of the 28 states of India. Its capital and largest city is Chennai. Tamil Nadu lies in the southernmost part of the Indian Peninsula and is bordered by the union territory of Pondicherry, and the states of Kerala, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh...
. In 1915, it was relocated to Bangalore and then in 1942, to Pune. Now known as Spicer Memorial College.
Campus
The College campus sits on a seventy-four acre county estate with natural beauty and excellent farmland. It is bounded on the north by the Mula River and on the south by the sprawling campus of the University of PuneUniversity of Pune
The University of Pune , is a university located in northwestern Pune, India. It was founded in 1949. Spread over a campus, the university is home to 46 academic departments...
. To the immediate east is the government botanical garden. The temperate climate and quiet surroundings are conducive to study and meditation. Some of the major structures in the campus include: the administrative building, which houses offices and some classrooms. Then there are separate buildings for the library, the sciences, education, religion, agriculture, the cafeteria, boarders, the college press, industrial arts, Spicer Higher Secondary School , Spicer Products and Services. Spicer Memorial College does not reveal accreditation credentials verified at the state (i.e. Maharashtra level) or federal level. The Spicer Memorial College website does not identify any specific accreditation given to it by the Indian federal or state government. In addition, the American Association for Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO)on its Electronic Database for Global Education (EDGE) could not identify Spicer Memorial College in its listing of Indian autonomous colleges.
Student life
Spicer college attracts students from almost all states and union territories of India as well as student body from over 29 countries. Spicer graduates feature in various important positions throughout the world.several other countries of the world. Students also come from different economical and social backgrounds. Spicer graduates continue to spread to all parts of the world and hold important positions within the Seventh-day Adventist ChurchSeventh-day Adventist Church
The Seventh-day Adventist Church is a Protestant Christian denomination distinguished by its observance of Saturday, the original seventh day of the Judeo-Christian week, as the Sabbath, and by its emphasis on the imminent second coming of Jesus Christ...
as well as in both public and private sectors. Many hold significant government offices, including those as ambassadors of different nations. Students at Spicer College, or "Spicerians" as they are sometimes called, either live on campus in either of the five residence halls/areas, rent an apartment from the College's own Apartment Complex, or live in the Sangvhi area or beyond. Males live in the Men's dormitory while women live in Women's Hall.
The majority of the student body are members of the Seventh-day Adventist Church
Seventh-day Adventist Church
The Seventh-day Adventist Church is a Protestant Christian denomination distinguished by its observance of Saturday, the original seventh day of the Judeo-Christian week, as the Sabbath, and by its emphasis on the imminent second coming of Jesus Christ...
, and weekly church services are held at the campus church. Friday evening vespers services (AYS) are held weekly as are Religion & Theology Forums. Basketball and football are the major sports on campus.
The college also hosts a local research centre of the Ellen G. White Estate
Degree Courses Offered in Spicer Memorial College
Autonomous Programmes•Bachelor of Applied Arts (B.A.A)
•Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A)
•Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.E.Ed)
•Bachelor of Music (B.Mus.)
•Bachelor of Theology (B.Th.)
Pune University Programmes
• Bachelor of Arts (B.A)
• Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com)
• Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)
• Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.
• Maste
rs of Commerce (M.Com)
• Master of English (M.A. English- from the Academic Year 2007-2008)
• Law (Five Years Integrated Course- from the Academic Year 2007-2008 )
Southern Adventist University
Southern Adventist University
Southern Adventist University is a college in Collegedale, Tennessee, owned and operated by the Southern Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists. U.S. News & World Report categorizes it as a Southern Regional College, and the magazine has consistently ranked it as one of the top-tier schools in...
Programmes before Griggs university Programmes
Griggs University (U.S.A) Programmes
•Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A)
•Master of Business Administration (M.B.A)
Andrews University (U.S.A) Programmes
• Master of Arts (M.A)
See also
- List of Seventh-day Adventist colleges and universities
- Seventh-day Adventist ChurchSeventh-day Adventist ChurchThe Seventh-day Adventist Church is a Protestant Christian denomination distinguished by its observance of Saturday, the original seventh day of the Judeo-Christian week, as the Sabbath, and by its emphasis on the imminent second coming of Jesus Christ...
- Education in PuneEducation in PunePune was called "The Oxford of the east" by Jawaharlal Nehru, India's first Prime Minister. Pune attracts students from all over the world.- Basic education :...