Women's Christian College, Chennai

The College Motto is “Lighted to Lighten” and hence the appropriateness of the little earthenware Indian lamp. From such a lamp, with its flame of fire constantly renewed by the sacrifice of the oil poured in, its need of shelter from the wind, i il poured in, its need of shelter from the wind, its flame kindled afresh every evening from a source of light, comes the suggestion of a life, spending itself to transform itself into service, flickering but not failing in the midst of temptation, existing only to give. Women’s Christian College has always aspired to provide academic excellence in a vibrant environment that helps one experience life abundantly. This has promoted the development of personal and intellectual growth in tandem and has helped students combine serving others as well as meeting personal ambition. As a college we are committed to providing a love for learning, promoting critical and ethical reflection with a Christian perspective and developing sensitivity towards a sustainable environment. For prospective students I would like to say in the words of Walt Whitman “Long have you timidly waded holding a plank by the shore,/Now I will you to be a bold swimmer, /To jump off in the midst of the sea, rise again, nod to me, shout, and laughingly dash with your hair”. The Vision of the College is to Strengthen and integrate academic excellence, social responsibility, environmental stewardship and Christian values. Create an environment that values intellectual curiosity, augmenting a technologically enhanced learning community that engages in scientific research, humanistic scholarship, artistic creation, global awareness, and skill development. Foster nation-building and rededicate itself to women’s education and empowerment. The College aims to provide a complete, meaningful, and relevant education to women so that they are intellectually well-trained, morally upright, socially aware, and spiritually inspired.