Paul Dhinakaran
Dr. Paul Dhinakaran | |
|---|---|
| Born | 4 September 1962 Chennai, India |
| Occupation(s) | Humanitarian and Educationist |
| Organization(s) | Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences, Jesus Calls, and SEESHA |
| Known for | prayer, public service, and education |
| Spouse | Evangeline Paul Dhinakaran |
| Children | 3 |
| Parent(s) | D. G. S. Dhinakaran (father), Stella Dhinakaran (mother) |
Paul Dhinakaran (born September 4, 1962) is an Indian Educationist, Charismatic Christian minister, writer and broadcaster.[1][2][3] He is the founder and the chancellor of the Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences, a deemed university, and the Jesus Calls, a global philanthropic and nonprofit Christian humanitarian ministry.[4][5][6]
Early life and education
[edit]Dhinakaran is the son of D. G. S. Dhinakaran, one of the most prominent Christian voices from India.[7][8][9][10][excessive citations]
He received his B.Sc degree at Loyola College and an MBA and a Ph.D degree in marketing from Madras University.[11][12]
Career
[edit]He is the founder and the chancellor of the Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences.[2][13][14][5][excessive citations]
He also ministers on Rainbow TV, an evangelical television channel.[citation needed]
As of 2023, his organization, Jesus Calls had over 104 prayer towers in India, USA, Israel, Malaysia, Singapore, Europe, UK, New Zealand, Canada, Sri Lanka, South Africa, and in different parts of the world. He has nearly 10 million viewership every month through TV and digital programs.[2]
Academics
[edit]Paul Dhinakaran is the chancellor and founder of Karunya University[15][16][17]
He has been instrumental in fostering research initiatives and collaborations with organizations, enhancing the university's reputation in the fields of engineering, science, and technology.[18][19]
Dhinakaran has emphasized the need for holistic development for students, promoting a curriculum that includes ethical dimensions alongside academics.[20]
Social contribution
[edit]SEESHA a non profit NGO was started in 2002 standing for (Social, Education, and Economic Society for Health Activities) focusing on humanitarian aid and development.[21][22]
References
[edit]- ^ "Vision for the Nations: Dr. Paul Dhinakaran". CBN.
- ^ a b c "Paul Dhinakaran Meets PM Modi". The New Indian Express. 2014-09-11.
- ^ "Evangelist Dhinakaran meets Narendra Modi". The Times of India. October 11, 2013.
- ^ "Paul Dhinakaran: Building Prayer Towers to Reach the Nations". CBN.
- ^ a b "Globally recognised evangelist Paul Dhinakaran prays for RW". March 28, 2023.
- ^ "Vision for the Nations: Dr. Paul Dhinakaran".
- ^ "Evangelist Dhinakaran dead". The Hindu. 21 February 2008. Retrieved 17 January 2015.
- ^ India, One (20 February 2008). "Evangelist D G S Dinakaran dead". One India. Retrieved 17 January 2015.
- ^ "Evangelist Dhinakaran dead". The Hindu. 21 February 2008. Archived from the original on 25 February 2008. Retrieved 10 February 2010.
- ^ James, Jonathan D. (2012). "The Global in the Local: The Ambivalence and Ambition of Christian Televangelism in India". In Thomas, Pradip Ninan; Lee, Philip (eds.). Global and Local Televangelism. Palgrave Macmillan. pp. 1960–1964, 1969–1970. ISBN 9781137149909.
- ^ "Dr. Paul Dhinakaran turns 60! Diamond Jubilee celebrations held". Free Press Journal.
- ^ "Sikkim: One lakh people to join mega prayer summit on December 22". India Today NE. November 29, 2023.
- ^ "'Bless Nagaland' prayer festival underway in Mokokchung". MorungExpress.
- ^ Service, Express News (February 7, 2023). "Minority communities' demands will be met: CM Stalin". The New Indian Express.
- ^ "Dr. Paul Dhinakaran offers free Education schemes for economically deprived School Students - India CSR". September 7, 2020.
- ^ PR, ANI (August 8, 2024). "Karunya University and CMAOI Association Announce Pioneering Online Workshop on Innovation and Sustainability". ThePrint.
- ^ "Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences – A place to cherish and flourish". May 20, 2021 – via The Economic Times - The Times of India.
- ^ "Karunya University celebrates 29th convocation ceremony". MorungExpress.
- ^ "Coimbatore's Karunya University forges academic alliance with 18 American Universities". Onmanorama.
- ^ "Karunya to offer courses in kinesiology". May 17, 2011 – via www.thehindu.com.
- ^ "Evangelist offers houses to Gaja victims in Nagai". dtnext. July 22, 2019.
- ^ Service, Express News (December 25, 2014). "SEESHA Distributes Clothes For Poor Children and the Needy". The New Indian Express.