Department of History

The Department of History at St. Michael’s College functions as an interdisciplinary academic department committed to promoting historical understanding, social awareness, and critical inquiry among students. The Department has traditionally served as an associate department of Economics by offering Complementary Courses (formerly known as Subsidiary Courses up to 2010). With the introduction of the Four-Year Undergraduate Programme (FYUGP) in 2024, the Department has been restructured as a Minor Department offering Minor, Multi-Disciplinary, Skill Enhancement, and Value-Added Courses in History for students from all major discipline streams.
The Department follows an inclusive and interdisciplinary approach to historical studies by integrating perspectives from sociology, political science, philosophy, culture, technology, and contemporary social issues. It aims to develop analytical thinking, constitutional values, research aptitude, and social responsibility among learners. The Department presently functions as a single faculty department under the leadership of Dr. Pratheesh P.

Vision

To cultivate historical consciousness, democratic values, social responsibility, and interdisciplinary understanding through innovative and socially relevant historical education.

Mission

• To impart foundational and advanced knowledge in History and allied social sciences.
• To promote critical thinking and analytical understanding of historical and contemporary issues.
• To encourage interdisciplinary learning connecting history with society, culture, politics, economy, science, and technology.
• To nurture ethical values, constitutional awareness, and social commitment among students.
• To equip students with research, communication, and digital skills relevant to higher education and contemporary society.

Dr. Pratheesh P
Assistant Professor & Head
Department of History
Published research articles, book chapters, and interdisciplinary academic studies in the areas of History, Social Sciences, Education, Cultural Studies, Labour Studies, Gender Studies, Environmental History, Philosophy, and Public History. His publications appear in UGC CARE-listed, peer-reviewed, indexed, and international journals.

• Ph.D. in History
• M.A. History (UGC-NET)
• M.A. Sociology (UGC-NET)
• M.Ed. (UGC-JRF)
• M.A. Political Science (UGC-NET)
• M.A. Philosophy (UGC-NET)
• M.A. International Relations
• M.A. English
• PGDIT
• PGDPC
• M.Sc. Psychology

• Modern Indian History
• Social Movements
• Migration and Labour Studies
• Sociology and Political Studies
• Public History
• Cultural Studies
• Education and Psychology
• Interdisciplinary Social Science Research

• To provide quality historical education within the FYUGP framework.
• To encourage students to critically engage with contemporary social realities through historical understanding.
• To foster democratic, constitutional, and ethical values.
• To promote research aptitude and interdisciplinary scholarship.
• To support students from diverse academic streams through accessible and socially relevant courses.

Vision

To nurture mathematical thinking, logical reasoning, and analytical skills among students through quality education, innovative teaching, and interdisciplinary learning, thereby empowering them to meet academic, professional, and societal challenges with confidence and creativity.

• To provide a strong foundation in Mathematics through effective teaching-learning practices.
• To offer Minor Courses, MDC, VAC, and SEC that promote interdisciplinary knowledge and practical applications of mathematics.
• To develop critical thinking, problem-solving ability, and quantitative aptitude among students.
• To create a learner-friendly academic environment that encourages curiosity, creativity, and lifelong learning.
• To prepare students for higher studies, competitive examinations, and diverse career opportunities by enhancing their analytical and computational skills.

 

The Department of Mathematics is supported by a dedicated team of qualified and experienced faculty members committed to academic excellence and student development. The faculty actively engage in teaching Minor Courses, MDC, VAC, and SEC under the FYUGP curriculum, ensuring a learner-centered and interdisciplinary approach to education. Through effective classroom instruction, mentoring, and continuous academic support, the department strives to cultivate analytical thinking, problem-solving ability, and a genuine interest in mathematics among students. The faculty members also encourage participation in academic activities, skill development programmes, and lifelong learning initiatives that contribute to the holistic growth of learners.

Dr. Smisha M A (M. Sc., Ph. D, UGC NET
Research Areas: Semigroup Theory, Algebra

Profile

The Department of Statistics is committed to fostering statistical education, research, and interdisciplinary learning within the institution. With the increasing importance of Statistics in disciplines such as Economics, Commerce, Management, Science, and Psychology, the department emphasizes the practical application of statistical methods to real-life situations and decision-making processes. The department strives to simplify complex statistical concepts and nurture statistical thinking among students through practical exposure, software training, workshops, statistical hackathons, add-on programmes, and invited lectures by eminent academicians and statisticians. It also promotes interdisciplinary studies and social research by encouraging the use of statistical techniques to address contemporary social and developmental issues.
As part of the Four Year Undergraduate Programme (FYUGP), the department offers Statistics Minor Courses(DSC), Multidisciplinary Courses (MDC), and Value Added Courses (VAC), along with Statistics papers for B.A. Economics students. The department adopts a learner-centred and application-oriented approach to develop analytical thinking, quantitative reasoning, computational skills, and problem-solving abilities among students.
 

The Department of Botany was established in the year 1967, the same year in which the college came into being. Initially, the department was intended to teach Botany for pre-degree students and the status of the department was upgraded in 1976, with the initiation of the B. Sc. Zoology course. Eventually it transformed to a subsidiary department offering complementary Botany course for B.Sc. Zoology and functioned as an allied department to the Department of Zoology with the delinking of the pre-degree courses in 2000. Prof. Paul C.J and Prof. Thresiamma Eapen were the pioneer faculty members of the department followed by Prof. Anna Jose and Prof. Sophia George. With the introduction of the new Four Year Undergraduate Degree Programme(FYUGP) in 2024, the department is transformed to a minor department. At present the department functions as a single faculty department offering DSC minor, MDC, VAC and SEC courses. In spite of its limitations, the department extends its services to other departments, clubs and organization for conducting various environmental and academic activities. The department provides its expertise to different schools, colleges and other agencies for projects and seminars. The department also carries the sole responsibility of leading the conservation activities of the college.