The Motto

The motto of St. Thomas College is 'let there be light' (from Genesis 1:3). We believe that enlightenment through learning and the growth of knowledge leads us to an awareness of a creative spirit. This in turn breaks through the darkness of ignorance, fear and despair to bring the light of truth, love and hope. It turns us away from introspection and self-interest to an awareness of the “other”, to further dimensions of life, to our responsibility to share the Light with others.

Mission and Values

Our mission is to provide a learning environment in which students of the St. Thomas College will have the greatest possible opportunity for academic achievement, intellectual development, and personal growth in a supportive Christian environment which recognises the rights of individuals to their individuality while encouraging them to develop a sense of community belonging, a sense of worth and a set of high ethical and professional values.

We strive to uphold the following values:

• High academic standards with encouragement of all-round excellence
• Equality of respect for women and men of all backgrounds
• Critical and creative thinking
• Leadership
• Spiritual reflection
• Integrity and ethical conduct
• A balanced approach to life
• International and inter-cultural awareness
• Tolerance of and respect for diversity
• Compassion for the less fortunate
• Working in harmony with others, and resolving conflicts
• A life-long aspiration to grow as a person And to serve the community

The primary goal of the institution is to motivate each of its students to become a competent, responsible, self-reliant and wholesome individual with a deep sense of goodwill and social commitment.

Our History

The St. Thomas College of Arts and Science, established in September 1999 as a co-educational institution, is governed by the St. Thomas Orthodox Syrian Cathedral Parish Trust. The Founder-Chairman is Bishop Dr. Yakob Mar Irenaios, Metropolitan of the Madras diocese of the Indian Orthodox Church. The present Chairman is Bishop His Grace Dr.Yuhanon Mar Diascoros, Metropolitan of the Madras diocese of the Indian Orthodox Church. The first principal of the college was Rev. Dr. Francis Soundararaj, former principal of Madras Christian College, UGC Emeritus Fellow and a Post-Doctoral Fellow in Spoken English in the University of Edinburgh. The college is recognised by the Government of Tamilnadu and is affiliated to the University of Madras.

The Campus

Easily accessible from all parts of Chennai, the college is situated in Koyambedu by the intersection of the two major arterial roads of the city, the Inner Ring Road (100ft Road) and Poonamalle High Road, and very near the CMBT bus station. Despite being in the heart of the city, the serene campus is far separated from its hustle and bustle, and offers an ideal surrounding for intellectual pursuits.

Management

His Grace Dr. Yuhanon Mar Diascoros
Chairman.

Rev. Fr. M.P. Jacob,
Vice-Chairman.

Mr. P.K. Davis,
Secretary.

Mr. Robin M. Tharakan
Treasurer.

Trustees

Mr. P.E. Chacko
Mr. George John Kaleekal
Mr. P.M. George Kutty
Mr. D. Mathews
Mr. P.K. Eappen
Mr. M.T. Varghese
Mr. Rajan T. Mathew
Mr. C.A. George
Mr. E.V. Joseph