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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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News and Events

Diamond Jubilee celebrations of the Department and National Seminar
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Diamond Jubilee celebrations of the Department and National Seminar

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  • Diamond Jubilee celebrations of the Department and National Seminar
    Diamond Jubilee celebrations of the Department and National Seminar
    October 3, 2025
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  • Inauguration of History Association
    Inauguration of History Association
    September 26, 2025
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  • Genesis Carnival
    Genesis Carnival
    August 27, 2025
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  • Cogito Ergo Sum
    Cogito Ergo Sum
    August 22, 2025
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Research

  • Research Infrastructure

    Department LibraryOral History Archives and Research CentreArchaeology Museum

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  • Domains of Research

    Modern History Environmental History Ancient History Archaeology Early Modern History

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  • Research Guides

    Dr. Sebastian Joseph Dr. Krishnakumar M V Dr. Twincy Varghese Dr. Jenee Peter

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  • Publications

    Peter 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.

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Echoes of Time: A Visual Chronicle from the Department of History

Step 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.