Sacred Heart College was established in 1895 at Shembaganur, Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu, as a centre for the philosophical training of young men who chose to become priests in the Society of Jesus or for short the ‘Jesuits’. Prompted by a desire to be closer to the centres of higher learning and culture, the College was shifted to its present campus in 1960. Along with this decision to shift the Colle
ge, its name was modified as Sacred Heart College, Satya Nilayam, Institute of Philosophy and Culture, though it is popularly know as SATYA NILAYAM. In February 1986, Satya Nilayam was recognized by the University of Madras as a Research Centre for conducting research, leading to a Ph.D. in Philosophy (Indian & Western) and in Sanskrit. In 1995, Satya Nilayam celebrated its centenary , and was poised towards preparing ecclesial personnel for the 3rd millennium. In 1988 the University of Madras recognized our philosophy study programs as an M.A. degree, awarded through Loyola College, which is a recognized autonomous college. Hence Satya Nilayam has the following units functioning within its campus – Ecclesiastical Faculty of Philosophy, Department of Philosophy of Loyola College (for which a separate calendar is is issued by the College), the Research Institute of Philosophy and Sanskrit, recognized by the University of Madras and the Kolvenbach Library.
