Scaria Thuruthiyil – “Significant educative experiences of Salesians in India from 1906 up to 1951” in “Sviluppo del carisma di Don Bosco fino alla metà del secolo XX. Atti del Congresso internazionale di Storia Salesiana Roma, 19-23 novembre 2014”

The essay describes the educative experiences of Salesians in India from 1906 up to 1951. At first, it speaks about the school system (Elementary, Middle, and High Schools, Technical Schools, and University Colleges). Then it talks about the influence of Don Bosco, like the Preventive System and the experience of “Oratorio di Valdocco”. Finally, it talks about the new building of school with the Salesians education.

Il saggio descrive le esperienze educative dei Salesiani in India dal 1906 al 1951. Per primo si racconta del sistema scolastico in India (elementary, scuole medie e superiori, scuole professionali e college). Poi si parla dell’influenza di Don Bosco con il Sistema Preventivo e l’esperienza dell’Oratorio di Valdocco. Infine si discute nelle nuove scuole costruite secondo il metodo educativo salesiano.

Indice:

• 1. Schools: Elementary, Middle and High Schools, Technical Schools and University Colleges
• 2. Educative Method (the Preventive System)
• 3. Schools Permeated with Valdocco Spirit
• 4. Don Bosco Schools: Bubbling with Educative and Formative Activities
  • 4.1. Music
  • 4.2. Sports
  • 4.3. Games
  • 4.4. Entertainments
• 5. Internationality: One Family
• 6. Family Spirit
• 7. Love for Don Bosco
• 8. Devotion to Mary Help of Christians
• Conclusion.

Reference time period: 1906 – 1951

Reference institution:
Istituto Storico Salesiano

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