MOTTO, EMBLEM AND ANTHEM
Motto
Noted poet, historian and archeologist George Fabricius (1516- 1571) eulogised the Protestant Reformist, Martin Luther as “The Light ofTruth.” Martin Luther Christian University’s motto has emerged from this praise of the Father of Protestantism. According to Fabricius, truth is a light that illuminates, educates and edifies.
Emblem
The University Emblem comprises of the Knup, the Cross and the Hearth. The Knup is a traditional woven bamboo cane cape used as a protection against rain when working in the fields or out in the open. The Knup symbolises protection and nurture in the journey through hardship to gain knowledge. In the centre of the Knup,is the Cross which is the symbol of Christianity and denotes sacrifice and endurance. At the base of the Knup is the Hearth with burning fire which occupies an important place in tribal houses. It is a place where parents and elders gather to instruct, narrate stories and sing songs while imparting the cultural and traditional knowledge of the forefathers to the younger generation.
Anthem
We blend our voices praising you,
Oh MLCU.
We who dare to be different praise;
Our University so blessed with grace.
Unique as we all are,
We contribute we preserve;
Our culture we deeply treasure,
Our society we nobly nurture.
Out we go into the world;
Finding strength in our roots;
Citizens of the world we become;
As we shine our light of truth.
We blend our voices praising you,
Oh MLCU.
We who dare to be different praise;
Our University so blessed with grace
Ever constant in our strive,
MLCU, forever we’ll praise.
The members of the committee were Ms. Christina Wanniang, Dr. Marina B Marwein, and Mr. Kynsaibor Jarain Lyngdoh.
The Music was composed and arranged by Mr. Rudy Wahlang.
The MLCU Anthem was first sung at the first convocation which was held on the 6th of August 2008 at the Khasi National Dorbar Hall in Mawkhar,Shillong.
