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Agricultural Missions in India: The Gospel and the Plow Rural Community School, Moga Envisioned by Ray Harrison Carter as a program where education was integrated into rural life rather than leading its students away from it, Carter established the Rural Community School in Moga in 1911. Students at the school included Muslims, Sikhs, Hindus, and Christians who worked side by side using the "learn by doing" method. In addition to gaining practical "hands-on" experience, students were trained to take their skills back to their villages in order to teach better farm, arts, and crafts methods. In 1924, Dr. Arthur E. Harper was appointed principal of the school with his wife Irene Harper on the teaching staff. The Harpers worked together to build up the school which became a leader in educational reform. For their work at Moga, both Arthur and Irene Harper were awarded the British governmentÌs Kaiser-i-Hind medal for their contributions to Indian life. Boys digging a small irrigation channel at the Moga Training School, 1953. (RG 223-3-89). Click to enlarge. At Moga, these girls learn to be successful gardeners and will later teach in the village schools. (RG 223-3-94). Click to enlarge. <<previous | Heritage Sunday 2003 | next>> >> Introduction >> Allahabad Agricultural Institute >> Sangli Movable School >> India Village Service >> Rural Community School at Moga

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