Thomas Kunnunkal
Thomas Kunnunkal | |
|---|---|
| Born | 3 July 1926 |
| Occupation(s) | Catholic priest, educationist |
| Awards | Padma Shri Commonwealth of Learning Fellow |
Thomas V. Kunnunkal (born 3 July 1926) is an Indian
Jesuit priest, educationist[1] and writer.[2] He is a former chairman of the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE),[3] a former director of the Indian Social Institute, New Delhi (2008–2009),[4][5] and the President of the Islamic Studies Association,[6] a non-governmental organization promoting religious harmony.[7] The Government of India awarded him the fourth highest Indian civilian award of Padma Shri in 1974.[8]
Biography
Thomas Kunnunkal was born on 3 July 1926 in
Society of Jesus, and was its president and the general secretary on different tenures.[12]
Kunnunkal has served two central government commissions, National Commission for Teachers (1983) and National Commission for Review of National Education Policy (1987) as a member.
See also
- St. Xavier's School, Delhi
- National Institute of Open Schooling
- Society of Jesus
- Indian Social Institute
Education portal
References
- ^ "Leadership for Mission The Jesus Model". Vidya Jyoti. 2004. Retrieved 11 June 2015.
- ^ a b c d e f g h "Fr. Thomas V. Kunnunkal, S.J". St . Xavier's Sr. Sec. School. 2015. Retrieved 11 June 2015.
- ^ "Instill value of pluralism in students". The Hindu. 15 February 2015. Retrieved 11 June 2015.
- ^ "'Educators for Change' meet in Chennai tomorrow". The Hindu. 12 February 2015. Retrieved 11 June 2015.
- ^ "Fides". Fides. 2005. Retrieved 11 June 2015.
- ^ "Salam: the ISA Journal". Salam: the ISA Journal. 2015. Retrieved 11 June 2015.
- ^ a b "Christian-Muslim Relations". Peacenext.org. 13 February 2012. Retrieved 11 June 2015.
- ^ "Padma Shri" (PDF). Padma Shri. 2015. Retrieved 11 November 2014.
- ^ a b c "Speaker profiles". Foundation for Restoration of Natural Values. 2008. Retrieved 11 June 2015.
- ^ "Former Principals". St. Xavier's Higher Secondary School. 2015. Retrieved 11 June 2015.
- ^ "7 students honoured". 12 September 2002. The Tribune. Retrieved 11 June 2015.
- ^ "Education is effective instrument for empowerment". UCA News. 29 May 1990. Retrieved 11 June 2015.
- ^ "Educational Planning Group". St. Xavier's Senior Secondary School. 2015. Retrieved 11 June 2015.
- ^ "Hizmat Movement: A modern miracle!". Indialogue Foundation. 2015. Retrieved 11 June 2015.
- ^ "Dharma Bharati Mission". Dharma Bharati Mission. 2015. Retrieved 11 June 2015.
- ^ a b "India: a dream for the Indian people". Social Justice and Ecology Secretariat. 2015. Retrieved 11 June 2015.
Further reading
- "Asia Focus Interview". Interview. Asia Focus. 26 May 1990. Retrieved 11 June 2015.