Author(s):
Mohammad Ishaq Wani, Sushil Kumar Dubey
Email(s):
waniishaq786@gmail.com
DOI:
10.52711/2321-5828.2024.00053 
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Mohammad Ishaq Wani1, Prof. Sushil Kumar Dubey2
1Research Scholar, A.P.S University, Rewa, M.P.
2Prof., Department of History, T.R.S College, Rewa.
*Corresponding Author
Published In:
Volume - 15,
Issue - 4,
Year - 2024
ABSTRACT:
This paper explores the impact of Christian missionaries on the education system in Jammu and Kashmir from 1846 to 1947. The missionaries, primarily from British and European missions, established schools that offered a curriculum integrating Western sciences, languages, and Christian teachings. These institutions often contrasted with traditional forms of education prevalent in the region, which were largely rooted in Islamic and Hindu traditions. The missionary schools became centers of learning for the local elite and the emerging middle class, offering an education that was increasingly seen as essential for social mobility. Although their primary aim was evangelization, the missionaries' contribution to education had a broader impact, leading to increased literacy rates, the introduction of modern subjects, and the empowerment of women through education. However, the presence of missionary schools also generated resistance and conflict, particularly among the conservative sections of society who viewed these institutions as a threat to their religious and cultural traditions. This tension between traditional and modern educational values continued to shape the region's educational policies even after the end of British rule in 1947. The legacy of missionary education in Jammu and Kashmir is complex, as it laid the foundation for a modern education system while also contributing to socio-religious divisions. The study concludes by reflecting on the dual role of Christian missionaries in promoting educational reform and inadvertently fueling cultural resistance in the region
Cite this article:
Mohammad Ishaq Wani, Sushil Kumar Dubey. Impact of Christian Missionaries on Schools of Jammu and Kashmir from (1846 - 1947). Research Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences. 2024;15(4):335-9. doi: 10.52711/2321-5828.2024.00053
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Mohammad Ishaq Wani, Sushil Kumar Dubey. Impact of Christian Missionaries on Schools of Jammu and Kashmir from (1846 - 1947). Research Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences. 2024;15(4):335-9. doi: 10.52711/2321-5828.2024.00053 Available on: https://rjhssonline.com/AbstractView.aspx?PID=2024-15-4-15
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