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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Glad to report that Tarun and Ashlin have cleared NET (Assistant professor). They had qualified Research in 2025 and 2026. A commendable journey.UC made history with FIVE students qualifying NET in 2026. A tribute by students of MA History in the Diamond Jubilee year of the department (2025-26).
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Read MoreDr. Sebastian Joseph Dr. Krishnakumar M V Dr. Twincy Varghese Dr. Jenee Peter
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.
