St. Aloysius College, Thrissur
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St. Aloysius College, Thrissur is situated in Elthuruth, Thrissur
city of Kerala
state. It is a first grade college affiliated to the University of Calicut
. It is run by the congregation of Carmelites of Mary Immaculate
(CMI). The college is administered by St. Mary’s Monastery, a house under the Devamatha Province of the congregation.
The college has six undergraduate courses (Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry, Zoology, Economics and Commerce) and four post-graduate courses (Economics, English, Zoology and Commerce).
The three-lettered regalia of S.A.C. (St. Aloysius College) in blend is placed at the foot of the emblem and is crowned by the College motto Sursum Corda, Lift up Your Hearts. In the centre of the emblem is a lamp whose flame is inset in a circle. The encircled flame is contoured by the three sides of a triangle pointing to the mystery of the Holy Trinity. The ineffable ardour of the flame is the heart of the triangle. The triangle on its left is flanked by a lily in blossom and by a rice plant slightly bent by the load of sheaves on the right. While the lily invites emulation by the virtue of its purest gaze, the sheaves beckon one to bear fruits that shall last. Thus the uplifted heart that stands for the spirit of the College looks up to the flame, the lily and the sheaves as its steers its course through the shoals and eddies of time.
by the order G.O. Ms 40/69/Edn dt. 21.1.69 and was given provisional affiliation to the Kerala University on 27 June 1968 and permanent affiliation was accorded to the College by the University of Calicut
on 15 March 1971. In July 1978, the college was upgraded with B.A. Economics. The college obtained U.G.C. affiliation in April 1984. The college was accredited at the B+ level in 2004.
Thrissur
This article is about the city in India. For the district, see Thrissur district. For the urban agglomeration area of Thrissur see Thrissur Metropolitan Area...
city of Kerala
Kerala
or Keralam is an Indian state located on the Malabar coast of south-west India. It was created on 1 November 1956 by the States Reorganisation Act by combining various Malayalam speaking regions....
state. It is a first grade college affiliated to the University of Calicut
University of Calicut
The University of Calicut is an affiliating university in the southern state of Kerala in India. It is situated in Thenjipalam, in the district of Malappuram with a number of off-campus centres in neighbouring districts. The University conducts courses and examinations for the students of the...
. It is run by the congregation of Carmelites of Mary Immaculate
Carmelites of Mary Immaculate
The Carmelites of Mary Immaculate is an religious order for men in the Syro-Malabar Church. It is the first Catholic religious congregation founded in India. The first monastery of the order was established on 11 May 1831 at Mannanam, Kerala, India...
(CMI). The college is administered by St. Mary’s Monastery, a house under the Devamatha Province of the congregation.
The college has six undergraduate courses (Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry, Zoology, Economics and Commerce) and four post-graduate courses (Economics, English, Zoology and Commerce).
College Motto and Emblem
The College motto, Sursum Corda, Lift up Your Hearts (Greek: Ἄνω σχῶμεν τὰς καρδἰας) is built on an analogous phrase in the Bible, “lift up the soul” (Psalm 25:1). The words “Lift” and “Heart”, unfold the concept of the motto. The act of lifting up involves deep, personal, firm and undivided attention of the individual. Heart functions in all dimensions of human existence. The objects of the heart focus on wisdom, love and faithfulness. Thus the directive, lift up your hearts takes for granted a deliberate act, which demands true discipline (“tapas”) and concentration (“ekagratha”). This diligent act of lifting up one’s heart culminates in success, peace and joy in life. Authentic persons and real citizens are thereby assiduously nurtured.The three-lettered regalia of S.A.C. (St. Aloysius College) in blend is placed at the foot of the emblem and is crowned by the College motto Sursum Corda, Lift up Your Hearts. In the centre of the emblem is a lamp whose flame is inset in a circle. The encircled flame is contoured by the three sides of a triangle pointing to the mystery of the Holy Trinity. The ineffable ardour of the flame is the heart of the triangle. The triangle on its left is flanked by a lily in blossom and by a rice plant slightly bent by the load of sheaves on the right. While the lily invites emulation by the virtue of its purest gaze, the sheaves beckon one to bear fruits that shall last. Thus the uplifted heart that stands for the spirit of the College looks up to the flame, the lily and the sheaves as its steers its course through the shoals and eddies of time.
History
The college was sanctioned by the Government of KeralaGovernment of Kerala
The Government of Kerala is a democratically elected body that governs the State of Kerala, India for a period of 5 years. The state government is headed by the Governor of Kerala as the nominal head of state, with a democratically elected Chief Minister as real head of the executive. The state...
by the order G.O. Ms 40/69/Edn dt. 21.1.69 and was given provisional affiliation to the Kerala University on 27 June 1968 and permanent affiliation was accorded to the College by the University of Calicut
University of Calicut
The University of Calicut is an affiliating university in the southern state of Kerala in India. It is situated in Thenjipalam, in the district of Malappuram with a number of off-campus centres in neighbouring districts. The University conducts courses and examinations for the students of the...
on 15 March 1971. In July 1978, the college was upgraded with B.A. Economics. The college obtained U.G.C. affiliation in April 1984. The college was accredited at the B+ level in 2004.
External links
- http://aloysius.in/
- http://kshec.kerala.gov.in/edusearch/scripts/Inst_Results.php?txtLink=1232ADCU08
- http://www.universityofcalicut.info/affClgs/Trichur/Arts%20&%20Science/StAloysius.htm