The Department of Sociology and Social Work at CHRIST (Deemed to be University) was founded in the year 2017 through a merger of the two separate Departments of Sociology and Social Work. Sociology Department was started in the year 1971 and Social Work Department in the year 2004. The department offers Undergraduate programmes under the triple major system with the departments of Psychology, Economics, International Studies and History, and English Studies. It offers three Postgraduate programmes, namely Master of Arts in Applied Sociology, Master of Social Work (with two distinct streams – Clinical and Community Practice, and Human Resource Development and Management) and a Master of Science in Sustainable Development. The Department also offers two Postgraduate Diplomas in Life Skills for Leadership and Community Development, and Disaster Management. The Department has research programmes including PhD and Post-doctoral fellowships.
The Department of Sociology and Social Work focuses on academic excellence and skill acquisition of students. Thereby they outperform in all sectors like the corporate sector, government, and non-government. Students engage in pursuit of learning in an atmosphere of critical thinking, spirit of inquiry and scientific temper. Values such as selflessness, devotion and service are blended with leadership skills, social sensitivity and business acumen that transform them into leaders of tomorrow. Inspired by the power of conquering adversities they learn to respond to the ever changing lives and needs of people.
The department initiates programmes that cater to the emerging needs of the various stakeholders in the society. It undertakes research projects, consultancies, intervention programmes and extension activities, organises seminars, workshops, rural exposure camps and field work as part of its curriculum. The value of learning through service is significantly incorporated in the academic programmes. The curriculum offered by the Department provides opportunities for the holistic development of the students and blends learning from the classroom with experiential learning.
Our students engage with experiential learning and benefit from our numerous collaborations with educational institutions worldwide, Government, and Non-government organizations.
Our mission is to nurture our students to enable them to become responsible citizens with a global perspective through critical academic and field engagements. This enables them to inculcate 21st-century skills and contribute towards social change and sustainable development. This mission is of utmost importance today as we work with learners in an increasingly volatile, uncertain, complex, and unpredictable environment.
The disciplines of Sociology and Social Work provide critical insights into social dynamics, address social injustices, promote social change, inform policy and practice, enhance well-being, and tackle global challenges. These disciplines provide valuable perspectives, knowledge, and skills to navigate and address the complex social challenges of our time to build a more equitable and inclusive society for all.
Our mission is to nurture our students to enable them to become responsible citizens with a global perspective through critical academic and field engagements. This enables them to inculcate 21st-century skills and contribute towards social change and sustainable development. This mission is of utmost importance today as we work with learners in an increasingly volatile, uncertain, complex, and unpredictable environment.
The disciplines of Sociology and Social Work provide critical insights into social dynamics, address social injustices, promote social change, inform policy and practice, enhance well-being, and tackle global challenges. These disciplines provide valuable perspectives, knowledge, and skills to navigate and address the complex social challenges of our time to build a more equitable and inclusive society for all.
The Department offers multidisciplinary undergraduate programmes and postgraduate programmes in Applied Sociology and Social Work with specialisations in Clinical and Community Practice or Human Resource Development and Management. We also offer an interdisciplinary postgraduate programme in Sustainable Development and Doctoral programmes in Sociology and Social Work.
We focus on holistic learning, and the teaching and learning strategies used reflect this focus. Our students engage with experiential learning and benefit from our numerous collaborations with educational institutions worldwide, Government, and Non-government organizations. This has contributed to the development of a dynamic alumni body committed to the betterment of the department, institution, and the communities they work with while reinforcing the relevance of these social sciences in the world today.
Our highly qualified, experienced, and committed faculty members at the Bangalore Central Campus and the Delhi NCR Campus, have a strong passion for teaching and research and contribute to the overall academic community. Our department, regularly ranked amongst the best Sociology and Social Work Departments in the country, is committed to providing the highest standard of academic excellence even as we pursue the larger goal of whole-person education and nurture future citizens who are socially sensitive, aware, and responsible.
Browse the graduate and undergraduate degrees and majors offered by CHRIST’s 10 Schools and learn more about admissions requirements, scholarships, and financial aid opportunities.
| Program Name | Department | Program Type | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Sociology | Sociology and Social Work | Doctoral (PhD) | Bangalore Bannerghatta Road Campus |
| Social Welfare and Services | Sociology and Social Work | Value Added Courses - Odd Semester | Bangalore Central Campus |
| Substance and Technology Addiction | Sociology and Social Work | Value Added Courses - Odd Semester | Bangalore Central Campus |
| Adolescent well being | Sociology and Social Work | Value Added Courses - Odd Semester | Bangalore Central Campus |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Social Work | Sociology and Social Work | Doctoral (PhD) | Bangalore Central Campus |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Sociology | Sociology and Social Work | Doctoral (PhD) | Bangalore Central Campus |
| Master of Science Sustainable Development (Interdisciplinary Masters Programme) | Sociology and Social Work | Postgraduate Programmes | Bangalore Central Campus |
| Master of Arts Applied Sociology | Sociology and Social Work | Postgraduate Programmes | Bangalore Central Campus |
| Master of Social Work Human Resource Development and Management | Sociology and Social Work | Postgraduate Programmes | Bangalore Central Campus |
| Master of Social Work Clinical and Community Practice | Sociology and Social Work | Postgraduate Programmes | Bangalore Central Campus |
| BA (Economics, Sociology/Honours/Honours with Research) (with minor in Political Science) | Sociology and Social Work | Undergraduate Programmes | Bangalore Central Campus |
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Ms Shaheena Ali and Ms Eshitha Roy , IV Sem MSW CCP secured the first position in the Quiz on Child rights and protection conducted by the Bengaluru Child Line 1098 at Jain University on 14th and 21st of November 2017.
...Ms Shaheena Ali and Ms Eshitha Roy , IV Sem MSW CCP secured the first position in the Quiz on Child rights and protection conducted by the Bengaluru Child Line 1098 at Jain University on 14th and 21st of November 2017.
Ms Shaheena Ali and Ms Eshitha Roy , IV Sem MSW CCP secured the first position in the Quiz on Child rights and protection conducted by the Bengaluru Child Line 1098 at Jain University on 14th and 21st of November 2017.
...Ms Shaheena Ali and Ms Eshitha Roy , IV Sem MSW CCP secured the first position in the Quiz on Child rights and protection conducted by the Bengaluru Child Line 1098 at Jain University on 14th and 21st of November 2017.
Mr. Susai Antony, II Sem MSW CCP got selected for the MFF- NAPSWI fellowship on 9th October 2017 to pursue a research on nature and forms of sexual harassment at workplace faced by domestic workers in Bengaluru and Gurgaon. , IV Sem MSW CCP secured the first position in the Quiz on Child rights and […]
...Mr. Susai Antony, II Sem MSW CCP got selected for the MFF- NAPSWI fellowship on 9th October 2017 to pursue a research on nature and forms of sexual harassment at workplace faced by domestic workers in Bengaluru and Gurgaon. , IV Sem MSW CCP secured the first position in the Quiz on Child rights and […]
Mr. Susai Antony, II Sem MSW CCP got selected for the MFF- NAPSWI fellowship on 9th October 2017 to pursue a research on nature and forms of sexual harassment at workplace faced by domestic workers in Bengaluru and Gurgaon. , IV Sem MSW CCP secured the first position in the Quiz on Child rights and […]
...Mr. Susai Antony, II Sem MSW CCP got selected for the MFF- NAPSWI fellowship on 9th October 2017 to pursue a research on nature and forms of sexual harassment at workplace faced by domestic workers in Bengaluru and Gurgaon. , IV Sem MSW CCP secured the first position in the Quiz on Child rights and protection conducted by the Bengaluru Child Line 1098 at Jain University on 14th and 21st of November 2017.
Ms Adithi Malik, IV Sem MSW CPP won the Best oral presentation Award in the students & researchers category for her research on “ Aspirations of Homeless children” in the International Symposium on Social Inclusion held at Manipal University on 7 December 2017
...Ms Adithi Malik, IV Sem MSW CPP won the Best oral presentation Award in the students & researchers category for her research on “ Aspirations of Homeless children” in the International Symposium on Social Inclusion held at Manipal University on 7 December 2017
Ms Adithi Malik, IV Sem MSW CPP won the Best oral presentation Award in the students & researchers category for her research on “ Aspirations of Homeless children” in the International Symposium on Social Inclusion held at Manipal University on 7 December 2017
...Ms Adithi Malik, IV Sem MSW CPP won the Best oral presentation Award in the students & researchers category for her research on “ Aspirations of Homeless children” in the International Symposium on Social Inclusion held at Manipal University on 7 December 2017
Dr.Victor Paul has been awarded a special Perennial fund for effective delivery of UBA mandate under national level competition among all Participating Institutions of UBA, and announced on 15 th August, 2020 by UBA National Coordinating Institute IIT Delhi .
...Dr.Victor Paul has been awarded a special Perennial fund for effective delivery of UBA mandate under national level competition among all Participating Institutions of UBA, and announced on 15 th August, 2020 by UBA National Coordinating Institute IIT Delhi .
Dr.Victor Paul has been awarded a special Perennial fund for effective delivery of UBA mandate under national level competition among all Participating Institutions of UBA, and announced on 15 th August, 2020 by UBA National Coordinating Institute IIT Delhi .
...Dr.Victor Paul has been awarded a special Perennial fund for effective delivery of UBA mandate under national level competition among all Participating Institutions of UBA, and announced on 15 th August, 2020 by UBA National Coordinating Institute IIT Delhi .
Mr Midhun Manohar and Ms Sana Fathima, II Sem MSWCCP have been selected for the training programme of BIRDS NGO conducted on 11 & 12 of August 2017 and they are selected as the youth wing under leadership of BIRDS organisation
...Mr Midhun Manohar and Ms Sana Fathima, II Sem MSWCCP have been selected for the training programme of BIRDS NGO conducted on 11 & 12 of August 2017 and they are selected as the youth wing under leadership of BIRDS organisation
Mr Midhun Manohar and Ms Sana Fathima, II Sem MSWCCP have been selected for the training programme of BIRDS NGO conducted on 11 & 12 of August 2017 and they are selected as the youth wing under leadership of BIRDS organisation
...Mr Midhun Manohar and Ms Sana Fathima, II Sem MSWCCP have been selected for the training programme of BIRDS NGO conducted on 11 & 12 of August 2017 and they are selected as the youth wing under leadership of BIRDS organisation
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One of the few things that kept me sane during the pandemic was the Peer Education course by the Center for Counselling and Health Services. The lack of interpersonal communication gave me an opportunity to delve into myself. This introspective process can be overwhelming, but the amazing mentors in the program have steered me in the correct direction.
Peer education is a one of a kind experience, where I learnt something that no class has ever taught me; empathy. We did this by delving into the life of a student, understanding the obstacles faced, and learning how to overcome them. By doing so, I explored parts of my own personal life that I […]
Peer education is a one of a kind experience, where I learnt something that no class has ever taught me; empathy. We did this by delving into the life of a student, understanding the obstacles faced, and learning how to overcome them. By doing so, I explored parts of my own personal life that I previously had not
The online peer education classes to me were like sessions where I could voice my problems in a safe space and get answers. It was a place where things I never thought about and things I over think about were discussed to gain more clarity. I really look forward to the few offline classes that […]
The online peer education classes to me were like sessions where I could voice my problems in a safe space and get answers. It was a place where things I never thought about and things I over think about were discussed to gain more clarity. I really look forward to the few offline classes that might be held
Peer Education has been one of the sessions I look forward to in my week because unlike any other sessions, the focus is on ourselves. It has been extremely helpful to have mentors to guide you into being more aware of what and why we feel, think, behave and cope the way we do. Having […]
Peer Education has been one of the sessions I look forward to in my week because unlike any other sessions, the focus is on ourselves. It has been extremely helpful to have mentors to guide you into being more aware of what and why we feel, think, behave and cope the way we do. Having someone who can
Being a perfectionist at heart, I’ve always had to struggle with accepting my flaws and my failures. Perhaps this was because I never knew that there were ways to control this. The Peer Education program came at the very right time for me, a time where I was confused about a lot of things in […]
Being a perfectionist at heart, I’ve always had to struggle with accepting my flaws and my failures. Perhaps this was because I never knew that there were ways to control this. The Peer Education program came at the very right time for me, a time where I was confused about a lot of things in my life and my
During the pandemic Peer Education really made a difference because the quarantine could feel very isolating.But working on oneself and talking to other peers/ friends made things relatable and less isolating.
During the pandemic Peer Education really made a difference because the quarantine could feel very isolating.But working on oneself and talking to other peers/ friends made things relatable and less isolating.
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