Henry Baker College
Henry Baker College, Melukavu, is a Government of Kerala and University Grants Commission (India) aided arts and science Christian college located in Melukavu, Kottayam in Kerala, India.[2] Established in 1981, it was named after missionary Henry Baker Jr. Owned by the Diocese of East Kerala of the Church of South India, the college is affiliated to Mahatma Gandhi University. The college offers postgraduate courses (in Commerce and History) and undergraduate courses (in Commerce, Physics, English and History). This college is known for its lush green environment. The College is now undergoing the accreditation process by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). The morning prayer song of the college is Lead, Kindly Light, a hymn written by John Henry Newman as a poem titled "the Pillar of Cloud" in 1983.
Motto | From Darkness into Marvellous Light |
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Type | Public |
Established | 1981 |
Affiliation | East Kerala Diocese of the Church of South India |
Academic affiliation | Mahatma Gandhi University |
Chairman | Rt. Rev. VS Francis |
Principal | Dr. Gireesh Kumar G.S |
Students | 388[1] |
Undergraduates | 343 |
Postgraduates | 45 |
Location | Melukavu, Kottayam , , India |
Website | www |
HBC Organizations
The following units are functioning inside the HBC campus:
- HBC UGC NET Coaching Centre
- HB (UGC Community) College
- HB (Self-financing) College
- The Melukavu HBC Cooperative Society Ltd. K916
HBC Library
College library is the knowledge hub for staff, students and the public. Library is open to all in accordance with library rules, with a wide range of books and journals for reference and lending. Rev. Henry Baker's family collections make this library special. Library is fully automated as per the guidelines of University to make easily accessible.
See also
- CMS College, Kottayam
- Christian College, Kattakada
References
- Henry Baker College, Melukavu
- Mathew, Biju (1 May 2013). Campus Plus. Info Kerala Communications Pvt Ltd. p. 180. ISBN 978-81-921284-3-6.