International Studies, Political Science and History

About

The Department of Political Science and History at the BGR Campus began its academic journey at this campus in May 2016. With a vast variety of academic courses that have been tailor-made to provide a comprehensive and wholesome learning experience, the department aims to constantly engage and analyse issues of power, authority, governance and historical consciousness. Faculty members trained in institutions of various national and international repute, enable this and guide students with emphasis on perspective and having a fair view point.

Overview

The Department of Political Science and History intends on strengthening the critical acumen of students through an understanding of the Philosophy of Social Sciences in general. The focus lies in structuring a liberal environment with a firm foundation in academic inquiry. The Department stresses on the importance of research not only as a part of the syllabus and teaching-learning pedagogies but also encourages the same in all of its initiatives. The objective is to make the students responsible, accountable and active citizens, with a high level of academic integrity and sensitivity towards social justice and ecological sustainability.

Message

from the HOD

The Department of Political Science and History has expanded the scope of studying political science and history by introducing critical and multi-disciplinary perspective. The experienced and highly qualified faculty members make the department academically stronger and futuristic in planning courses. The triple major programmes EMP (Economics, Media Studies and Political Science) and EPH (English, Political Science and History) are unique interdisciplinary courses exposing the students to contemporary political and historical concepts from different disciplinary perspectives. The BA Political Science (Honors) programme has been designed to train students with recent political theoretical aspects from multiple disciplines to develop a holistic perspective. Our Undergraduate programmes are training students to develop critical thinking and with a focus on career and contribution towards the society.

The curricular and co-curricular activities are designed to strengthen students’ knowledge, skills and attitude. Academically well-equipped students’ of the department are contributing successfully in many fields ranging from civil service, academics, NGO’s, international organizations, MNCs, politics and many other fields. The expert faculty members’ intellectual intervention through their writings in research journals and popular media shows the rigorous knowledge creation in the department. The details of the activities of the department, research and publication of the faculty and the students is well documented in this website. Do contact us if you need further details.

Dr Venkatanarayanan Sethuraman
hod.polsc.history.bgr@christuniversity.in

PROGRAMMES

UNDERGRADUATE
Programmes offered till 2022-2023

Bachelor of Arts (Political Science/Honours/Honours with Research)

Faculty

Members

Name	Specializaion	Department
Dr ABHIRUCHI RANJAN MA, MPhil, PhD View	MA, MPhil, PhD	INTERNATIONAL STUDIES, POLITICAL SCIENCE AND HISTORY (BGR)	View
Dr ANNS GEORGE K G MA, MPhil, PhD View	MA, MPhil, PhD	INTERNATIONAL STUDIES, POLITICAL SCIENCE AND HISTORY (BGR)	View
Dr CHAITANYA PRADEEP N MA, MPhil, PhD View	MA, MPhil, PhD	INTERNATIONAL STUDIES, POLITICAL SCIENCE AND HISTORY (BGR)	View
PRAGYA YADAV MA, MPhil View	MA, MPhil	INTERNATIONAL STUDIES, POLITICAL SCIENCE AND HISTORY (BGR)	View
Dr SHALINI B MA, MPhil, PhD View	MA, MPhil, PhD	INTERNATIONAL STUDIES, POLITICAL SCIENCE AND HISTORY (BGR)	View
Dr SREEMOYEE SARKAR MA, MPhil, PhD View	MA, MPhil, PhD	INTERNATIONAL STUDIES, POLITICAL SCIENCE AND HISTORY (BGR)	View
Dr VENKATANARAYANAN S MA, MHR, MPhil, PhD View	MA, MHR, MPhil, PhD	INTERNATIONAL STUDIES, POLITICAL SCIENCE AND HISTORY (BGR)	View

Vision

To be globally competent, cultivating interdisciplinarity, by preserving a climate of intellectual freedom and collaboration in the pursuit of academic excellence.

Mission

1.   To create a climate for the promotion of tolerance and acceptance of multiple perspectives on social matters.
2.   To provide a space where one can constantly engage in dialogues on matters of local, national, and international importance.
3.   To deliver advanced methods of instruction in the discipline, fostering research culture.

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CHRIST UNIVERSITY

(Deemed to be University)

Dharmaram College Post, Hosur Road, Bengaluru - 560029,
Karnataka, India

Tel: +91 804012 9100 / 9600

Fax: 40129000

Email: mail@christuniversity.in

Web: http://www. christuniversity.in

Vision

EXCELLENCE AND SERVICE

Mission

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