Andrews University

(Spicer Memorial College External Examination Center)

School of Education

A STUDY OF THE ESTABLISHMENT, DEVELOPMENT AND CONTRIBUTION OF KELLOGG-MOOKERJEE MEMORIAL SEMINARY SCHOOL

IN GOPALGUNJ, BANGLADESH

A Project

Presented in Partial Fulfillment

of the Requirement for the Degree of

Master of Arts in Secondary Education

By

Sunil Sarkar

ID: GS-1326

February, 2008

ABSTRACT OF GRADUATE STUDENT RESEARCH

Andrews University

(Spicer Memorial College External Examination Center)

School of Education

Title: A STUDY OF THE ESTABLISHMENT, DEVELOPMENT AND CONTRIBUTION OF KELLOGG-MOOKERJEE MEMORIAL SEMINARY SCHOOL IN GOPALGUNJ, BANGLADESH

Name of researcher: SUNIL SARKAR

Name and Degree of Faculty Chair: Patrick Manu, Ph.D.

Date of Completion: July, 2008.

Purpose

The purpose of this research was to collect, to study,

to find out and to preserve the historical records of

establishment, development and contribution of the Kellogg-

Mookerjee Memorial Seminary School of Seventh-day Adventist,

in a systematic and purposeful manner. So far these were

scattered, disorganized and poorly documented. This research

also envisages encouraging and inculcating a deep sense of

pride over the establishment and great services rendered by

the Kellogg-Mookerjee Memorial Seminary School in Gopalgunj,

Bangladesh. The researcher also hopes that this historical

study would generate a sense of total dependence on God’s

leading over his people. The leaders, teachers and the youth

of both Bangladesh and Southern Asia Pacific Division at

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large would find great satisfaction and comfort in God’s

providence and promises.

Method and Procedure

In this research work the researcher used the

historical method of study. In its initial stage the

researcher obtained the permission of the Principal of

Kellogg-Mookerjee Memorial School to conduct a research.

Questions through the emails were passed to various former

school principals, teachers and students.

Information gathered thus provided to be indeed

invaluable. Relevant sources of information were gathered

from school records, magazines, journals, books, statements,

Statistics, Reports, etc.

After the collection of various kinds of information,

screening and selection of relevant information, major part

of this study was in organizing and putting together from

the collected information into a meaningful whole.

Conclusion

At the end of the study the researcher came to realize

and appreciate the great sacrifices and hard work put in by

the pioneer workers in establishing Kellogg-Mookerjee

Memorial Seminary School, and what God through His work has

done in a heathen field. This school has been a great model

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and source of inspiration for other schools and the country

of Bangladesh as well.

In fact, Kellogg-Mookerjee Memorial Seminary has

significantly contributed to the present existence of

Bangladesh Seventh-day Adventist churches, by producing God

fearing, honest and able workers engaged at various levels.

So it is indeed and important centre in our Mission program

in Bangladesh. Establishing the work at Faridpur (now

Gopalgunj) district was really putting down a road for the

Gospel of Jesus to be preached in this land. The researcher

is quite confident that God has still greater plans for His

people through this school in the days to come.

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ACKNOLEDGEMENT

I am very much glad in this brief note to acknowledge

my great indebtedness and my heartfelt thanks to many

individuals.

First of all I would express my sincere and deep

gratitude to the Lord who has given me kindness, love and

all His blessings-sound mind and sound health to accomplish

my graduate study.

This research has been possible because of the

involvement of many ever-willing people. I would like to

express my deep appreciation to the chairperson of my

research committee, Dr. Patrick Manu, who was always

understanding and willing to help and give valuable

suggestions. My heartfelt appreciation goes to Mrs. Nanibala

Paul and Pastor Mohan Raj Israel, members of my research

committee for their contributions and guidance in completing

this project.

My heartfelt and sincere tribute to my beloved

Mr.Gordon Saggars, Mrs. Pene Saggars and the family for

their prayers, love, encouragement and sufficient support

for my master studies under Andrews University at Spicer

College.

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I also express my deep appreciation to all my teachers

in the graduate school, the register- Mr. Nelson E Khajekar,

and the administration of Spicer Memorial College.

I am very much thankful to Pastor Franklin Samraj for

various historical information, and initiation with

recommendation to use Oriental Watchman Publishing House’s

Library with the help of Mr. Joy Kuttappan where I have

found most valuable and authentic information from books,

records, documents, and articles of various authors,

establishers and principals of Kellogg-Mookerjee Memorial

Seminary Seventh day Adventist School.

I would like to especially thank Bangladesh Union

Mission Education Director Dr. R.P.Bala and Principal of

Kellogg-Mookerjee Memorial Seminary School, Mr.Bernard A.

Boidya for their valuable information for my research.

Lastly, I would like to thank Mr. Zion Pan Te Cheng and

Mrs. Esther Kuo Yen-Yen of Taiwan and so many other friends

and relatives who were with me when the research was

conducted, who took care, encouraged and helped technically

and in many other ways to complete this research

LIST OF TABLES

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Tables Page

Table: 1Different names given to the school -------------------- 36

Table 2Enrollment of students before Independence ----------- 39

Table: 3Supervisors and office staffs

before independence (1920-1971) ----------------- 47

Table: 4Teacher Enrollment before the Independence ----------- 50

Table: 6Supervisors and Office staff

after the Independence (1971-2008) -------------- 67

Table: 7Other Supervisors and office staffs

after independence (1971-2008)------------------- 71

Table: 8The Number of Teachers and faculty

Enrollment after the Independence --------------- 76

Table 9:Leader Produced by the School ------------------------ 81

Table: 10Seminary Administrative officers and Faculty --------- 83

TABLE OF CONTENT

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ABSTRACT OF GRADUATE STUDENT RESEARCH ----------------- ii

ACKNOLEDGEMENT ----------------------------------------- v

List of Tables ---------------------------------------- vii

CHAPTER 1 ---------------------------------------------- 1

INTRODUCTION ------------------------------------------- 1

Statement of the Problem -------------------------- 3 Purpose of the Study ------------------------------ 3Significance of the Study ------------------------- 4Questions to be Answered -------------------------- 4Limitations of the Study -------------------------- 5Delimitations of the Study ------------------------ 5Assumptions --------------------------------------- 5Definition of Terms ------------------------------- 6Organization of the Study ------------------------- 7

CHAPTER 2 ---------------------------------------------- 8

REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE --------------------------- 8

Geographical Background of Bangladesh ------------- 8Physical Features --------------------------------- 9

Climate and Hydrology ----------------------- 10Agriculture --------------------------------- 10The People ---------------------------------- 11Custom -------------------------------------- 11

Origin and History of Bangladesh ----------------- 12Socio-Political Status ---------------------- 14

Religion and Beliefs ------------------- 14Education ------------------------------ 15Food ----------------------------------- 15Sports --------------------------------- 16Festivals ------------------------------ 17

Geographical Background of Gopalgonj District ---- 17Genesis of Seventh - day Adventist Education

in Bangladesh ------------------------------- 20Pioneering Work for Establishing

Kellogg-Mookerjee Memorial Seminary School -- 22

Mookerjee, Lal Gopal(1882-1952): Founder of Kellogg-Mookerjee Memorial Seminary School -- 23

Summary ------------------------------------------ 23

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CHAPTER 3 --------------------------------------------- 25

METHODOLOGY ------------------------------------------- 25Type of Research --------------------------------- 25Procedures of the study -------------------------- 25Source of Data ----------------------------------- 26Research Design ---------------------------------- 27

Data Collection and Treatment --------------- 27Historical criticism ------------------------ 28Data Analysis ------------------------------- 28

CHAPTER 4 --------------------------------------------- 29

PHASE OF THE KELLOGG-MOOKERJEE MEMORIAL SEMINARY SCHOOL BEFORE THE INDEPENDENCE ---------- 29

Location ----------------------------------------- 32 School Plant ------------------------------------- 34The Hostel --------------------------------------- 37Curriculum --------------------------------------- 40Co-Curricular Activities ------------------------- 43

Spiritual Activities ------------------------ 45The School Staff ---------------------------- 46

Financial Management ----------------------------- 51Summary ------------------------------------------ 53

CHAPTER 5 --------------------------------------------- 55

THE SECOND PHASE OF KELLOGG-MOOKERJEE MEMORIAL SCHOOL AFTER THE INDEPENDENCE WAR OF BANGLADESH -- 55

Statement of Mission ----------------------------- 56Statement of Goals and Objectives ---------------- 56Statement of Philosophy -------------------------- 57The School Hostel -------------------------------- 58Curriculum --------------------------------------- 60Types of Co-Curricular Activities ---------------- 63

Physical Activities ------------------------- 63Academic Activities ------------------------- 64Social Activities --------------------------- 64Spiritual Activities ------------------------ 64

The School Staff --------------------------------- 66Financial Management ----------------------------- 78Contribution of Kellogg-Mookerjee Memorial

Seminary School ---------------------------- 79

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CHAPTER 6 --------------------------------------------- 84

SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR FURTHER STUDY -------------------------------- 84

Summary ----------------------------------------------- 84 Conclusions ------------------------------------------- 85Recommendations for further studies ------------------- 87

APPENDICES -------------------------------------------- 87

Appendices x A (Map of Southern Asia Pacific Division)-------- 87

Appendices x B (Map of Bangladesh and its Districts)---------- 88

Appendices x C (Map of Gopalgonj District of Bangladesh)------ 89

Appendices x D (Picture of first Boarding School hostel)--------- 90

Appendices x E (Picture of first kitchen of boarding school and weaving work)--------------------- 91

Appendices x F (Weaving & making fine saris & cloths at School)-- 92

Appendices x G (The pictures of first Manager’s house, Chapel and classroom)----------------- 93

Appendices x H (The Add building of KMMS) is in constriction) - 94

Appendices x I (The hospital worker,Students and staff picture)- 95

Appendices x J (Picture of Students different vocations)-------- 96

Appendices x K (Mass drills and old boy’s hostel)--------------- 97

Appendices x L (Picture of Pastor and Mrs. L.G.Mookerjee)------- 98

Appendices x M (Few available buildings at the campus)---------- 99

Appendices x N (Picture of Pastor L.G.Mookerjee)---------------- 100

Selected Bibliography --------------------------------- 101

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