The Department of History “Where excellence is not a habit,but a tradition” has a history as old as St. Aloysius’ College. The Department of History was established in the year 1951 to teach the U.G. course to the students and it is continuing its journey successfully till date with utmost effort on the part of the faculty members .
Mission
To inculcate in the students a sense of pride and patriotism so as to transform them into culturally responsible citizens. To guard them from the dangers of any distortion of history as far as its objectivity is concerned.
Vision
To educate students for wholesome thinking and creative learning, making it sustainable by constant recourse to India’s glorious heritage, and to pave way for cultural harmony and concord.
Objectives
To respond actively to call for professionalism and to impart training in order to empower the youth.
Under Graduate Course
- B.A.
Add on Courses
- Certificate course in Destination Management in Tourism
Visit to Rani Durgawati Museum
The Department of history organized a trip to museum on 27 September 2023, in which the students of BA 1, 2 and 3rd year participated. The trip began with a lot of enthusiasm and vigour. The students were given a short lecture on the life of Rani Durgawati depicting her contribution in the moulding the significance of autonomy and freedom. The inside of the museum was intense. There were many entrances and enormous paintings.
Gandhi JayantI Celebrations–
St. Aloysius’ College, Department of History, organized a Poster and Speech competition on October 7th 2023, on the 154th birth anniversary of Mahtama Gandhi ji. To pay tribute to Father of our Nation Bapu Mahatma Gandhi. The objective of the programme was to create awareness about peaceful ways of Mahatma Gandhi Ji to achieve National Freedom. Over 40 UG students participated on the theme “Contribution of Mahatma Gandhi ji in Indian National Freedom Movement” and the prize were awarded. The event included paying homage and tribute to our Bapu by offering flowers, recitation of beautiful Hindi bhajans followed by the speech and poster competition. The number of students participated were around 40. Dr Anaji D’Souza, Vice Principle Academic and chief guest address the gathering by her motivating speech. Dr Vishwas Patel and Dr Anthonima Robbin judged the speech competition and poster competition was judged by Major Sonal Rai and Dr Manju Solomon.
Visit to Chausath Yogini Temple
The Department of history organized an educational trip on 22th October 2022. At 11.30 am students of History from BA 2nd and 3rd year went to Chausath Yogini Temple, Bheadaghat under the guidance of Mrs Manju Maria Solomon, HOD History. Chausath Yogini Temple is basically a historical temple built by Rajputs. It is protected under the ASI. The means of travelling were arranged for the students. It was a great experience as place was quite untouched from the city.
Birsa Munda Jayanti-
The Department of history celebrated the Birsa Munda Jayanti on 15th November 2022. The event started by paying homage and tribute to Bhagwan Birsa Munda followed by patriotic poems and speeches on him by the students. Dr Viswas Patel, Dr Manju Solomon graced the event with their auspicious presence. The event ended with patriotic feeling and we all dispersed with positive vibe carrying his memories and lessons along with us.
Visit to old age home
The Department of History organized a visit to old age home, On 2nd December, 2023 We had the opportunity to visit an old age home, Little Sisters of the Poor Rimjha , Jabalpur with History department with Dr. Manju Maria Solomon (HOD) and Dr. Adarsh Kumar Mishra. We spent good time with the elderly people and donated some essentials to them. The people there talked to us, sang songs with us. The purpose of the visit was to spend time with the elderly residents, understand their experiences, and contribute positively to their well-being. The visit there was a valuable experience, offering insights into the lives of the elderly residents and emphasizing the need for compassionate care. They shared joy with the elderly, raised funds, and provided essential raw food, initiating the Christmas season with compassion and support.
Parakram Divas
The Department of history celebrated the birth anniversary of the most rebellious freedom fighter Netaji Subhas Chadra Bose on 23 January 2023. The event was anchored by S. Shashikala and Alina Tirkey and was graced by lecturers of various Arts Department who encouraged and supported the students. The event had a speech competition and poster competition which was judged by Dr Manju Soloman and by Soma Guha. Students actively participated and the event was concluded by the address of our chief guest DR Anjali D’suza and Dr Ramendra Prasad Ojha. The vote of thanks Prasasti Shrivatsav. The number of participated in competition
Visit to Orphanage – Rajkumari Bai Bal Niketan
The Department of History organized a visit on 15th November 2022 to Rajkumari Bai Bal Niketan which was in Shastri bridge Jabalpur. This visit was done on the initiative of Dr Manju Maria Solomon HOD History. Students collected money, clothes and food items and the lot other things to donate. Students were moved by the innocent children and felt lucky to have been blessed with the family. As a responsible citizen of this country, it is our duty to help and cheer the less privileged children.
National E-Seminar on 75 years of Independence
An account of the 75th year of Independence, a National E-Seminar was organised by the Department of History St. Aloysius College (Auto) Jabalpur on 14th August 2021. The Seminar was addressed by the chief guest, Vice Principal Dr Kallol Das. Dr. Manju Maria Solomon, Head of Department of History was the convenor and delivered a speech and various objectives of the seminar. The Seminar comprised of two sessions: The First session was conducted by Dr. Tuhina Johri, Head of Department of Political Science. The Keynote speaker for this session was the professor Naveen Gideon, Head of Department of History Government Girls PG Auto. College of excellence Sagar (MP).
RESEARCH AND PUBLICATIONS
- Minor Research Project completed :One Minor research Project completed entitled-“Gandhi jikeSidhthantokeAnusarBadatiHinsaAurAtankvadkaSamadhan: EkAdyayan. Sanctioned by UGC.
- Proposed Major Research Project “An analysis of India’s Political , Economic and social condition after Independence and their effects. ( 1947-1977)
PUBLICATIONS
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| Type of Journals | International | National | Others |
| Peer Review Journals | 02 | 06 | – |
| Non-Peer Review Journals | – | – | – |
| e-Journals | – | – | – |
| Conference Proceedings | 01 | 02 | – |
| Books Publication | |||
| With ISBN NO. | Without ISBN No. | Chapters in Edited Books | |
| 01 | – | 09 | |
Head of Department
Area: Modern History
Qualification: M.A. History, M.A .Pol. .Science., B. Ed, M. Phil, PhD.
Head of Department
Area: Modern History
Qualification: M.A. History, M.A .Pol. .Science., B. Ed, M. Phil, PhD.
