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.
INDEX
- 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
S. 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, LAS, Roma 2016, 284-303.
Reference institution:
Istituto Storico Salesiano
