Union Christian College was founded in 1921. History, together with Economics and Philosophy, was part of the intermediate programme offered by the College since inception. From 1965, the Department of History started offering BA and MA degrees in History. and in1980 it awarded its first PhD. The Archaeology Museum was established in 1975. Presently, the department has seven faculty members and about 120 students. Faculty has specialisations in Archaeology, Gender, Childhood, Pre-modern Cultural History, Modern Kerala History, Modern Indian History, Historiography and Theory.
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The Department of History proudly congratulates Nandana and Sameera, who served on the Crisis Committee, Manna, who contributed to Photo Journalism, and Anashwara, who worked in the Press, for their outstanding performance at the Model United Nations held in Thiruvananthapuram. Their dedication, teamwork, and commitment to excellence reflect the highest standards of intellectual engagement and diplomacy. The class teacher and peers celebrate this achievement, which brings honour to both the students and the department.
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Read MorePeter Jenee, Meera K Jacob, Mini Alice, Twincy Varghese and Muse Mary George. Ed. (2023). Swami Vivekananda’s Thoughts: The Contemporary and Beyond, Aluva: Union Christian College.
Read MoreStep into the past through the lens of our department’s vibrant visual archive. This gallery showcases the diverse and dynamic activities of the Department of History—ranging from archaeological fieldwork and heritage site visits to academic seminars, exhibitions, and student-led history projects.
