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1. COLLEGE OVERVIEW
ST. STEPHEN'S COLLEGE is a minority educational institution of the Church of
North India (CNI), Delhi Diocese. It draws its inspiration from the life and teachings
of Jesus Christ and seeks to foster the intellectual, spiritual and ethical development
of its members. The essence of the College is contained in its motto: Ad Dei Gloriam,
meaning “To the Glory of God". St. Stephen’s College is much more than a premier
educational institution of national standing. As a 'Stephanian', you become part of a
vibrant space with a 139-year old tradition which is rich in culture and continuity. The
College, named after St. Stephen, the first Christian martyr- was founded on 1st
February, 1881, by a Christian Mission from Cambridge (the Cambridge Mission to
Delhi). Today the Cambridge Mission is represented through the Brotherhood of the Ascended
Christ. The head of the Brotherhood is currently the Chaplain of the College. We continue to
maintain our relations with the University of Cambridge not only through the Teape Fellowship
but also through regular visits and exchanges of academic interest.
The College crest, officially adopted in 1926, combines such various elements as the
martyr’s crown of gold (“Stephanos” means crown), placed on a field of martyr’s bloodred and Cambridge blue, with the five-pointed Star of India with the words Ad Dei
Gloriam emblazoned in Latin.
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