Dr. M. ArockiasamyXavier S J CURRICULUM VITAE Designation : Principal, Academic Qualifications Title of the Ph. D. Thesis Associate Professor, PG & Research Dept. of History, St. Joseph s College,( College with Potential for Excellence &Heritage Status College)Tiruchirappalli M. A, M Phil, SLET, Ph. D. B.A. Rank Holder & Gold Medalist in M K University, M.A- Gold Medalist in Madras Christian College, Chennai. M. Phil.-M K University Rank Holder Ph. D. Highly Commended Contribution of the Jesuits to Social Awakening in Tamil Nadu. (Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli. August 2006. ) Address Office E-mail ID: Residence Department of History, St. Joseph s College, Trichy - 620002 Jesuit Residence St. Joseph s College, Trichy - 620002 arockxavi66@gmail.com, aaxavi@yahoo.co.uk Area of Specialisation: Modern Indian Social History 1
Academic Visits to Foreign Countries: Canada, USA, Italy, Austria, Germany, Belgium, Netherlands, France, England, Spain, Sri Lanka, Taiwan and Malaysia Teaching and Research Experience UG: 18 Years PG: 11 Years M. Phil. 11 Years Research Guideship1) Ph.D Guide ship in Madurai Kamaraj University (Already Obtained) Ref. : R3/ Ph.D/ Guide Recogn/ 2010/1082 2) M.Phil Guide ship in Bharathidasan University Ref. No.: 23196 / M.Phil./ R.A. / 2002 3) Ph.D. Guide ship in Bharathidasan University 4) Ph.D. Guide ship, in Madras University M. Phil Guided 15 Research Scholars Ref.No : 31056 / Ph.D 2/ History / Recog/2011. Ph.D. Guided 01 Scholar (from BharathidasanUniversity ) Ph.D. Guiding 03 Scholars (from Bharathidasan University) Archives Referred for Research Abroad: - Archavivum Romanum Societatis Iesu, Rome. Italy. - French Jesuit Archives Vanves, Paris. France - Cape Britten University Nova Scotia, Sydney, Canada. Award for Research Faculty Improvement Programme (by the UGC) availed for doctoral research from 23 November 2004 to 22 November 2005. 2
Major Research Project - Major Research Project in History sanctioned by the UGC, New Delhi, on 01 st March 2008. (Contribution of Indian Christians in Tamil Nadu to Freedom Struggle) & Completed in 2011. Chief Editor (2011-16) Indian Historical Studies,( ISSN 0973-2713) ICHR supported half yearly international research journal and published by the Dept. of History, St. Joseph s College, Tiruchirappalli. Research Publications: Books Authored : 09 Co- Authored : 02 Biannual Research Journal Edited : 10 Volumes - Edited : 03 Published Research Papers Published : 36 Articles Published : 57 ( in magazines & leading Tamil Dailies) Details of the Books Published: Authored 1. InthiyaSuthanthirapPoratamumKrithuvargalum, ISBN 978-93-85373-29-9, Vaiharai Publications, Dindigul, 2016. 2. From Charity To Justice,ISBN 978-3-8473-4754-5, LAP Lambert Academic Publishing, Saarbrucken, Germany, 2012. 3
3. TherkaichChurandumVadakku, ISBN 978-93-80253-66-4, Vaiharai Publications, Dindigul, 2010. 4. Pages From The Periphery, ISBN 978-81-906042-1-5, Britto Publishing House, Karumathur, Madurai.2009. 5. Kalvipani, Vaigarai Publications, Dindigul, 2009. 6. NazhayaNamibikayeVizhithezhu, ( Tamil ) Muhil Publishers, Madurai, 2008. 7. SuthanthiraPooratathilKrithavargal, (Tamil) (Christians & Indian Freedom Struggle) Viduthalai Publishers, 2004,Tiruchirappalli, 620 002. (This book was selected by Tamil Nadu Government for all Government Libraries.) 8. AathikkaKaavi (Tamil), (Religious Fundamentalism in India) Muhil Publishers, Madurai, 2000. 9. MaiyyathilirunthuVizhimbaiNockhi, (Tamil), (Towards a Philosophy of Liberation of the Subalterns) Muhil Publishers, Madurai, 1999. Co- Authored 10. You are the Light of the World (a book on Moral Instruction for College Students), St. Joseph s College Publishers, (Autonomous) Tiruchirappalli. 620 002, 2002. 11. Sangamam (Tamil), Vaiharai Publishers, Dindigul, 624 001, 2000. Edited Volumes 12. Towards A Just Society, Festschrift Volume (in Honour of Dr. T. Sundararaj Head, Dept. of History, St. Joseph s Tiruchirappalli ), Sek Publishers, Madras, 2007. 4
13. Ecological Movements and Sustainable Development, Proceedings of National Conference by the Dept. of History St. Joseph s College Tiruchirappalli.2004. 14. Jesuit Madurai Province Golden Jubilee 1952-2002 (Commemoration Volume), (One of the Editors), Jesuit Madurai Province, Dindigul, 2002. Details of the Published Research Papers 1 IntrayaKalvi Or Aaivu, Annam Vol. 1 No. 1& 2, SamuthyaMatrachSitreadu, Chennai. 2016. 2 KalviVazhiManithamMalara,in SantraanmaikuAazhi Edited by A.Kulandai,&SaheshSantyaThaniNayagam Publishers Thuthukudi. 2016. 3 Role of Christian Missionaries in Internationalizing Tamil Studies in Tamil Classical Literature on the socio cultural and Political Life of Tamil Nadu Through the Ages Edited by Dr. C. Thomas ISBN 9 789381 521762 Tiruchirappalli. 2015. 4 ArulthiruCausanalThodangiyaKalvipaniIntruNamakkuVidukkumSav al in NeethiVedkaiPorali Arul ThanthaiAdraianCausanalAdigalar published in Palayamkottai. 2015. 5 Christians and Indian Freedom Movement : Role of Christians in Tamil Nadu in Individual Satyagraha and Quit India Movement in Indian Church History Review ISSN 0019-4530 Published in Bangalore December. 2014. 6 Christian Educational Institutions and the National Awakening in Indian Historical Studies ISSN 0973 2713 published in Tiruchirappalli,October 2014. 7 Multiculturalism : Prospects and Challenges A Historical Perspective Proceeding volume of 9 th International Symposium on the History of Cross Exchange : Inheritance and Accommodation organized by the Department History, Fu Jen Catholic University, Taipei, Taiwan. 2013. 5
8 ChristuvargalumArasiyalum in PalasthinamMuthalPandi Nadu Varai Edited by Madurai Anand, Published by Arch Diocese of Madurai, 2013. 9 Role of the Indian Christians in Non Cooperation Movement in Indian Historical Studies ISSN 0973 2713 Vol. VI No. 1&2, April 2011. 10 Trajectory of Social Justice Consciousness in South Indian Politics in the Edited volume Social Consciousness Constructions by Lourdunathan, Britto Publishing House, ISBN : 978-81-906042-5-3 Karumathur, 2011 11 Catalyst Role of Tamil Nadu Jesuits in Grassroots mobilization of Dalits, in the Edited Volume The People and their Environment by Ganseh Ram, Indian University Press, ISBN : 978-9380325910, Chennai. 2011. 12 Dravidian Movement, ACPI Encyclopedia of Philosophy, Asian Trading Corporation, Bangalore, 2010. 13 MathavathaSulalilKuruthuvam, in 21 aamnutrandilkuruthuvam (Tamil ) (Ed) Raj Irudhaya& Maria Arul Raja, Arul Kadal Publications, Chennai. May, 2010. 14 Construction of Alternate Critical Consciousness, Suvidya: A Journal of Philosophy and Religion, ISBN 0974-6110, Vol. 3. No.1, Bangalore, June 2009 15 Charity to Justice : Jesuits in Madurai Province, PromotioIusticiae, Vol. 103, Issue 2009/ 3 ISBN, Rome. This article is translated in French, Spanish and Italian. 16 The Indian-ness of the Indian Christians, New Leader, Vol. 122, No.2, January, 2009, Chennai. 17 ThamizhagaThiruchabaiyinKalviPaniOruIrayiyalThedal, MaraiAruvi, Vol. 33, No.2, April 2009, Quarterly published by St. Paul s College, Tiruchirappalli. 6
18 Socio- Economic Challenges to Sustainable Development and the Role of Civil Society Organisationsin the edited Volume entitled Human Rights Awareness for Sustainable Development, C. Thomas (Ed), Periyar EVR College Tiruchirappalli 2008. 19 Contribution of Christian Women in Tamil Nadu to Freedom Struggle, in the South Indian History Congress Proceedings Volume of the XXVIII Annual Session held at Ananthapur A. P. February 2008. 20 Inter- Faith Dialogue and Social Harmony, Studies in Conflict Resolution and Social Harmony, P. Chellathurai ( Ed), Publications, Vidrudunager, 2008 21 Factors for the Paradigm Shift from Charity to Justice in the services of Jesuits in Tamil Nadu, Towards A Just Society Dr. M A Xavier SJ (Ed), Sek Publishers, Chennai. 2007. 22 Threats and Challenges of to the Lives and Identity of Indian Tribals in the Post Independent Era, Towards A Just Society Dr. MA Xavier SJ, (Ed), Sek Publishers, Chennai, 2007. 23 MaanilaMaruseeramapuKuzhu : OruMeelpaarvai, (Statereorganization in India an Analysis) KumariMaavattaUruvachathil Marshall NesamanyinPangu, (Tamil) Dr. T. Sundararaj (Ed), Lions Club, Kaliyakavailai, February 2006. 24 Role of the Madurai Jesuits Towards GrassrootMobilisation of the Subaltern Masses Since Independence, Indian Historical Studies Vol. III, No.1,March, 2006, Published by the Department of History, St. Joseph s College, Tiruchirappalli, 620 002. 25 Jesuit Sources in constructing the Social History of the Marginalised, South Indian History Congress Proceedings Volume, XXVI Annual Sessions, Bangalore, February 2006. 26 Jesuit Madurai Province: A Catalyst in Social Awakening among the Marginalised Masses in Tamil Nadu, in Dr. J. Alasiar (Ed), Christianity in South India, Annie Joseph Publishing House, Kuzhithura, January 2006. 7
27 AnaivaruchumArochiaVazhvu( Tamil) in MatruMaruthuvam, Tamil Quarterly for Alternative Medicine, Sattur, March 2005. 28 Another Vaikomstruggle : Significance of Siruvaachi Temple Entry Movementin Dr. A. Singaravel, (Ed), Temple Entry Movement in Tamil Nadu, published by Centre for History, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, 2005. 29 UlahazhumSakthiUnakulai, (Tamil) (Power of the Youth) inchandran (Ed), MunetrathinMuhavari, Vaiharai Publication, Dindigul, 2005. 30 Nexus Between Education, Politics and Religious Fundamentalism : a Serious Threat to National Integration in Indian Historical Studies ( ISSN 0973-2713) Vol. II, Issue.1, October 2005, published by the Department of History, St. Joseph s College Tiruchirapplli. 31 Role of Massillamani in the Freedom Struggle,in the Proceedings Volume of thexxiv Session South Indian History Congress, held at the University of Calicut from 16th to18th of February, 2004. 32 Contribution of the Indian Christians to the Freedom Struggle, in Indian Historical Studies ( ISSN 0973-2713) Vol.1, No. 1, March 2004 published by the Department of History, St. Joseph s College, Tiruchirappalli. 33 Child Trafficking and Flesh Trade in the New Economic World Order in South Indian Historical Views, Vol. I. No. I,March,2003 published by the Department of History, St. Joseph s College, Tiruchirappalli, 34 AathikkaKaviyinVaralaru, ( Tamil) (History of Religious Fundamentalism)in MaraiAruvi, Vol. 27, No. 3, October 2003, Quarterly published by St. Paul s College, Tiruchirappalli. 35 Extending Education even to the Voiceless, in Leonard Fernando and Bernard D Sami (Ed), Born Again Jesuits Back in Tamil Nadu, Published by Jesuit Madurai Province, Dindigul, 2002. 36 ManitheUrimaiPaarvaiyilPalsamayaUraiyadal (Tamil) (Interreligious dialogue from the point of view of Human Rights) in MaraiAruvi, Vol. 26, No. 4, December, 2002 Quarterly publishedby St. Paul s College, Tiruchirappalli. 8
Linkages With Academic Bodies : Governing Body Member, Stella Mary s College, Chennai. 2016-18 Governing Body Member, Sacred Heart College, Tiruppattur, 2016-18 Member Board of Studies, Dept. of Rare Paper Manuscrips, Tamil University, Thanjavur, 2016- Member, Board of Studies, Dept. of PG & Research Dept. of History, Bishop Heber College. Tiruchirappalli. 2016-18 Member, Board of Studies, Dept. of History, Holy Cross College Tiruchirappalli. 2016-18 Member, Board of Studies, Dept. of History, Lady Doak College, Madurai. 2015-18 Governing Body Member, IDCR, Loyola College, Chennai. 2015-18 Governing Body Member in Fatima College ( College with Potential for Excellence) Madurai in 2011-2014 Governing Body Member in St. Joseph s College, Tiruchirappalli. 2011-16 Academic Council Member, St. Joseph s College, Tiruchirappalli. 2011-16. Co-ordiantor, for a two day national seminar on Inspirational Foundation of the Mission and Its Resurgence in the New Madura Mission jointly organized by the Departments of History and Tamil of St. Joseph s College, between26th and 27 th Sept. 2013. Member in the Evaluation team of the Social Action Ministry of the Jesuit Madurai Province in 2013. Convenor for a two day ICHR sponsored national Seminar on "Historians and Historiography of Tamil Nadu at St. Joseph s College, Tiruchirappalli, between 6 th and 7 th March 2013 Convenor for a three day CICT sponsored ( Central Institute of Classical Tamil ) National Seminar on Contribution of Sangam and Post Sangam to Ancient Indian History organized by the Dept. of History St. Joseph s College, Tiruchirappalli between 09 th and 11 th Jan. 2013. 9
Member, Board of Studies in Dept. of History, PSGR Krishnammal College for women, Coimbatore 2013-14 Member, Board of Studies, Dept. of History, JeyarajAnnapackiayam College for Women, Periyakulam,.2011-12 Convenor, Jesuit Madurai Province Archives Development Committee 2012. Member of organizing Committee of the National Seminar on Twenty Years of Economic Reforms and Inclusive Growth at St. Joseph s College Tiruchirappalli, between 12& 13 th Feb. 2012 Convenor UGC sponsored two day National Seminar on Right to Sustainable Environment Subaltern Perspective between 10 th and 11 th January 2012 at St. Joseph s College. Member in the Expert Committee for the Dept. of History of Fatima College ( College with Potential for Excellence) 2011-12 Governing Body Member Arul Anandar College (Autonomous), Karumathur, 2007-2011. Member of the Ecology and Human Solidarity Task- Force in Madurai Jesuit Province from 2009 to 11. Executive Committee Member in South Indian History Congress 2009-11 Member Board of Studies, JeyarajAnnapackiayam College for Women, Periyakulam. 2009-10 Screening Committee and Editorial Board Member for Vaiharai Publications, Dindigul. 2011- Member in the Higher Education Commission of Jesuit Madurai Province 2008-11 Commission Member in the Social Action Apostolate Jesuit Madurai Province 2006-10 Executive Committee Member in the South Indian History Congress in 2006. Member of Board of Studies, History & Tourism, ManonmaniamSundaranar University, Tirunelveli, from 2008-09. 10
Member in the Board of Studies, PG &Research Department of History, Lady Doak College (Autonomous & College with Potential for Excellence) Madurai in 2007. Member in the Board of Studies, PG Degree in Human Rights, Department of History, Holy Cross College (Autonomous), Tiruchirappalli from 2003 to 2005. Annual Member in Institute of Historical Institute of Studies from 2003 to2005. Life Member in South Indian History Congress since 2003. Academic Council Member of St. Joseph s College, Tiruchirappalli in 2003. Administrative Responsibilities Principal St. Joseph s College, ( College with Potential for Excellence &Heritage Status College),Tiruchirappalli. 2018- Principal Loyola College, ( College of Excellence ) Chennai 2016-18 Vice Principal, St. Joseph s College, ( College with Potential for Excellence &Heritage Status College)Tiruchirappalli, 2003-04, 2011-12, 2013-16 Dean,School of Languages and Culture, St. Joseph s College, 2013-16 Co-ordinator of Sports and Games, St. Joseph s College, 2011-13 Served Director of Sacred Heart Hostel St. Joseph s College, 2012-13 Head of the Dept. of History in St. Joseph s College 2011-16 Secretary of Arul Anandar College (Autonomous) Karumathur, Madurai from 2008 to 11. Co-ordinator of the Fine Arts, St. Joseph s College, 2011-12. Director of Inigo Illam Sports Hostel, St. Joseph s College. Vice Principal in Arul Anandar College (Autonomous), Karumathur Madurai, from 2007-08. Director of the Arul Anandar College Hostels in 2007-08. 11
International Conferences& Seminars Attended 1. Three Day International Seminar on Religions in Asia organized by IDCR, Loyola College, Chennai from 15 to 18 February 2. The 9 th International Symposium on the History of Cross Cultural Exchange : Inheritance and Accommodation and 50 th Anniversary of the Catholic Fu Jen University History Department, Taipei, Taiwan, between 08 th and 10 th November 2013. 3. Three day International Conference of the Junior Jesuit Research Scholars Committee, The Jesuit Curia, Rome between 30 th Oct- and 02 nd November 2013. 4. Two day International Conference on Exploring the unsung heroines of Freedom Struggle organized by the Dept. of History, Mother Teresa Women s University Kodaikanal, at Hotel Tamil Nadu between 1 st and 2 nd August 2008 5. Two day International Conference Role of the Jesuits in India Organised by St. Xavier School of Historical Research, Goa 24& 25, November 2006. 6. Fourth World Social Forum, Mumbai,16 21 January 2004, 7. Participated in the seminar in the Footsteps of Francis Xavier; Jesuits in India organized by the Xavier Centre of Historical Research, Goa, from 7 th to 8 th December 2002 8. Fourth World Congress of Jesuit Alumnae St. Xavier s College, Kolkata, 21-24 January 2003,. National Conferences 1. South Indian History Congress XXXIII Annual Session, Sri Pushpam College, Poondi, from Feb 28 to March 02 2014. 2. National Seminar on Regional Identity and Nation Building in India organized by Department of History and Tourism Management, UGC SAP, DRS 1, at Katkatya University Warrangal 506001 Andhra Pradesh between 14 & 15 March 2012. 3. National Conference On Twenty Years of Economic Reforms and Inclusive Growth in India between 13 th and 14 th Feb. 2012 12
Organised by the PG Departments of St. Joseph s College Tiruchirappalli. 4. South Indian History Congress Dept. of Indian History, Madras University, from 4 th Feb to 6 th Feb 2012. 5. South Indian History Congress, XXXI Annual Session in Yogi Vemmana University Guddappa, AP between 28-30 January 2011. 6. ICPR seminar organized by the Indian Institute of Advanced Studies ( IIAS), at RashtraphatiNivas, Shimla between 27 and 29 April 2011. 7. South Indian History Congress XXIX Annual Session at ManonmaniumSundaranar University Tirunelveli 2009. 8. South Indian History Congress XXVIII Annual Session Sri Krishnadevaraya University, Anatapur, A P. 19-21 January 2008 9. National Conference on Women Empowerment at JeyarajAnnapackiam College for Women, Periyakulam, 09-11 Mar 2007 10. South Indian History Congress XXVII Annual Session Bangalore 2007 11. South Indian History Congress XXVI Annual Session at Calicut 2006 12. UGC sponsored National Workshop on Temple Entry Movement in Tamil Nadu in 20 th Century organized by the Centre for History, Bharatidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, between 28 th and 29 th January 2005. 13. ICHR National Conference on Trends in Higher Education & Formation of Ideology Identity & Collective Consciousness (1835-1986) organized by the Department of History, St Joseph s College, from 17 th to 19 th March 2005. 14. ICHR National Conference on Ecological Movements and Sustainable Development at St. Joseph s Trichirappalli 20-21 December 2004. 15. National Seminar on Digitalised Information Exchange for Quality Sustenance And Enhancement among the Accredited Institutions organized by St. Joseph s College, Tiruchirappalli, between 3 rd and 4 th March 2004. 13
16. Annual Conference of the Institute of Historical Studies, Kolkota, held at Alapuzha, from 05 th to 07 th November 2004. 17. South Indian History Congress XXIII Annual Session St. Joseph s Tiruchi 2003 18. Annual Conference of the Institute of Historical Studies, Kolkota, held at Udupi, from 7 th to 9 th of November 2003. 19. South Indian History Congress XXII Annual Session at Tiruvanathapuramfrom 25 th to 27 th February, 2002 Papers Presented : 1. Multiculturalism : Prospects and Challenges A Historical Perspective in a three day 9 th International Symposium on the History of Cross Exchange : Inheritance and Accommodation organized by the Department History, Fu Jen Catholic University, Taipei, Taiwan, between 8 th -10 th November 2013. 2. MaatruSamthaayMuyarchigalumPuratchigalumEthirkondSavalgalum in Tamil IrayiyalMantram, Sacred Heart College, Poonamallee, Channai on 11 th July 2013. 3. Contribution of the Indian Christians to the Freedom Struggle Strengthening the Pluralistic National Movement and Catalyst for the Assertion of the Tamil Christian Identity in a two day National Seminar on Regional Identity and Nation Building in India organized by Department of History and Tourism Management, at Katkatya University, Warrangal, 506001 Andhra Pradesh between 14 th and 15 th March 2012. 4. Question of Social Justice since Independence in South India Panelist in the Symposium conducted by dept. of History, Yogi Vemmana University, Gudappa, AP, between 26-30 January 2011. 14
5. Catalytic Role of Christian Educational Institutions in Tamil Nadu to the Freedom Struggle in the seminar organized by the Indian Institute of Advanced Studies ( IIAS), at RashtraphatiNivas, Shimla between 27 and 29 April 2011. 6. Contribution of Indian Christians to Freedom Struggle in the two day International Conference on Exploring the unsung heroines of Freedom Struggle organized by the Dept. of History, Mother Teresa Women s University Kodaikanal, at Hotel Tamil Nadu between 1 st and 2 nd August 2008. 7. Construction of Alternate Critical Consciousness, ICPR sponsored two day National Seminar organized by the Dept. of Philosophy, Arul Anandar College, Karumathur, between 1& 2 September 2008. 8. Contribution of Indian Christian Women to Freedom Struggle in Tamil Nadu, in the XXVIII Annual Session of the South Indian History Congress held at Sri Krishnadevaraya University, Anatapur, Anndra Pradesh from 19 to 21 January 2008. 9.. Socio Economic Challenges to Sustainable Development in India and Role of the Civil Society Groups a research paper read in the Panel in a three day State level Seminar on Human Rights Awareness for Sustainable Development organized by the Department of History of Periyar EVR College, at Tiruchirappalli from 5 th to 7 th September 2007. 10. TamizhagaThiruchabaiyinKalviBani at Sacred Heart College, Poonamallee, Chennai on 08 th December 2007. 11. Nexus between Politics & Education & Religion a serious threat to national integration in the ICHR National Conference organized by the Department of History, St Joseph s College, from 17 th to 19 th March 2005. 12. Ideological Framework of the Religious Fundamentalism in the UGC sponsored state level seminar organized by the Department of History, Arul Aanndar College, between 2 nd to 4 th March 2005. 13. Fading Folk Values in the Consumerist Society in 41 st Annual (National) Conference of the Institute of Historical Studies, Kolkota, held at Alapuzha, from 05 th to 07 th November 2004. 15
14. Religious Pluralism: Contribution of Christianity to the Freedom Struggle in 40 th Annual (National) Conference of the Institute of Historical Studies, Kolkota, held at Udupi, from 7 th to 9 th of November 2003. 15. Child Trafficking and Flesh Trade in the new Economic World Order in the XXII Annual Session of South Indian History Congress, held at University of Kerala, Tiruvananthapuram from 25 th to 27 th of February, 2002. Consultancy Services Member in the International Jesuit Junior Research Scholars Committee, Rome, 2013 Handled UG History classes for the inmates of Madurai Central Prison 2009-11 Served one of the judges in a panel for the public hearing on the atrocities against the Dalits organised by the Federation of Dalit Movements at SOCO in Madurai on 05 January 2008. Vice President of History Association in Arul Anandar College Karumathur, 2008-09. Member of the Evaluation Committee of the Jesuit Tsunami Service ( JTS) at Nagapattnam, March 2006. Designed Syllabus for papers entitled Survey of Historical Monuments for the UG programme and Human Rights PG programme in the Department of History, St. Joseph s College, Tiruchirappalli, in 2006. Directed an audio CD entitled IntrumCalvari (in Tamil) in February 2006. Directed a TV programme entitled Vidhai, (in Tamil), (Seed) was broadcast on STV, Tamil Nadu, 26 th March 2006. Director of Catholic Former Pupils Association of St. Joseph s College Tiruchirappalli, from 2003-2006. 16
Advisor for the Tamil Nadu Catholic SC / ST Commission, Deepam, Tiruchirappalli from 2003-2006 Broadcast in All India Radio on UruthiyudanOruEthirNeechal, at Tiruchirappalli on 27 January 2005 Broadcast in Radio Vatican, Rome, Italy on Christianity in India and Freedom Struggle on 10May 2005 Co- Convenor for the People s Movement for Human Rights, Tamil Nadu, (Reg.127/2003) from 2003-2007. (25-A Vishalakshi Avenue, KambarasanPettai, Trichy 621 101, South India) Head, Resource and Script Committee for a 65 minutes Documentary film (CD) Leaps and Bounds on St. Joseph s College (Autonomous), Tiruchirappalli, 2004. Director of St. Joseph s College Alumni Association, Tiruchirappalli in 2002. Advisor for All India Catholic University Student Federation (AICUF) from 2002 to 2004, in St. Joseph s College (Autonomous), Tiruchirappalli. Organised All India Historical Tour for Students of History, St. Joseph s College in the academic years 2002, 2003, & 2004. Served as one of the organisers for a three day National Conference on the Ecological Movements and Sustainable Developmentby the Department of History, St. Joseph s College, Tiruchirappalli from 20 th to 22 nd December 2004. Organised a group of College Students for the Relief Works in the Tsunami hit Coastal Areas in Tamil Nadu, from 27 th 31 st December 2004. Chairman for the Evaluation Committee of Dalit Commission of Jesuit Madurai Province, 2002. Organised a field study to visit the Narmada Dam Site in the North India in November 1999 & Participated in the Campaigns for the protection of the Narmada Valley in Delhi in January 2000. 17
M. Phil. / Ph. D GUIDANCE ( While serving in the Dept. of History, in St. Joseph s College, Tiruchirappalli Affiliated to Bharathidasan University ) S.NO NAME OF M. Phil SCHOLARS Academic year Title of the Thesis 1 R. Vasantha Raja 2002-03 Coins of Sangam Age A Study 2 D. Reena 2002-03 Contribution of Tiruchirappalli Multi Purpose Social Service Society (TMSSS) 3 S. Vanaja 2002-03 Iconographical study of Vaishnavite Images in Tiruvellarai Temple 4 Bosco Rajeswari 2003-04 Women Empowerment through the Christian Educational Institutions 5 A. Rajeswari 2003-04 Dowry System Practice in Tiruchirappalli District 6 K. Dinakaran 2003-04 Women Empowerment through Self Help Groups in Dindigul District 7 T. Sangeetha 2004-05 Life and Mission of Singaraveler 8 Kanna Brahman Maheswaran 2004-05 Relation between Thondaman rulers and the British 9 J Mani Vannan 2005-06 The Intellectual Contribution of Dr. Ambedkar in Abolition of Castesim and Untouchability 10 K. Jeyaraman 2005-06 Political and social conditions of Dalits in Tiruchirappalli Town since Independence 18
1. Findings of Ph.D. Thesis Title :Contribution of the Jesuits to Social Awakening in Tamil Nadu The thesis analyses the contribution of the Jesuits, who are the pioneers in education, towards social awakening in Tamil Nadu. This historico- critical research on social history has brought out the role of the Jesuits of Madurai Province in raising a critical consciousness among the suffering Dalit masses and also their contribution to the empowerment of the downtrodden through various initiatives which they had launched in different parts of Tamil Nadu from 1952 to 2002. The Jesuits of Madurai province, with their liberative thrust, were catalysts in the process of social awakening among the marginalized Dalits in Tamil Nadu. The grass-root mobilization activities of their Social Action Centres were in collaboration with the Dalit movements in the respective areas. This process was further strengthened by their economic measures, which slowly reduced the economic dependence of the Dalits on the caste people and the moneylenders. This also helped them, to a great extent, towards the economic empowerment of the Dalits, particularly women, in their areas of operation and it stimulated them to participate in the struggles to achieve equality and justice in society. The support of the Jesuits to the struggles for the equality of the Dalit Christians in the Church, particularly through the Dalit Christian Liberation Movement, caused changes in the policies and programmes in the Tamil Nadu Church too. While analyzing various factors and forces along with the Jesuits in the process there are two significant components. One is the contributory factors and the other being collaborative forces, with the Jesuits acting as conscientising agents in the task. Among the contributory factors there are three elements namely Ambedkar centenary celebrations, the emergence of Dalit literature and the formation of Dalit movements. One could notice that there has been co-operation in this venture of the awakening process among civil society groups, human rights organizations and people s movements. These are the collaborative forces. Networking among these groups helped the Jesuits in achieving the end. The cumulative effect of the social awakening activities of the Jesuits among the marginalized people was manifested in asserting the identity of the Dalits and it resulted in the emergence of the Dalits as a force in the civil society. The radical paradigm shift from charity to justice in the Jesuit mission is noticeable in the historical data available. Though started from philanthropic activities of a few individual Jesuits, the process underwent a metamorphosis before it culminated in the people- centered social mobilization and action for justice. This micro-analysis on social history also delves deeply on the methodology they adopted, movements with which they collaborated, hurdles they faced, and responses they received from various groups to their efforts in bringing social awakening. All the findings were substantiated by documentary evidences 19
with primary sources like contemporary original records, reports, documents, dispatches, photographic sources, official letters both indigenous and foreign connected to all the social action units, which are codified and presented in well organized charts and diagrams. To substantiate the conclusions and to attain greater objectivity in the research, which are inferred from the historical analysis based on various sources available on the topic, quantification was done from the questionnaire collected from the beneficiaries. ******************************************************************* 20