1. To study the past and to understand the present to guide the future.
2. To inculcate the spirit of civic sense and to create good citizens.
3. To emphasize the uniquenes of art, culture and heritage of the different places and ages.
4. To enhance the ability to do research.
5. To create career opportunities both in public and private sectors.

Women's Christian College which is situated in the heart of the Nagercoil town poises its own tradition of imparting knowledge and service. Started 41 years ago with the mission to promote excellence in the field of education specially for girls, our college is marching towards the Path of Progress. The Department of History was also started in the year 1973 at the pre University level under the steermanship of Dr. Mrs. Beula Jebamathy Wilson. It is laudable to say that she was the Doctorate Degree holder of this college in 1982 ever since its inception. As a token of tribute and to honour her, every year we are conducting National Seminar in memory of Dr. Mrs. Beula Jebamathy Wilson. The Madurai Kamaraj University granted sanction to the college to start B.A. History in 1976 with a intake of 30 students. In 1984 the department was strengthened with an introduction of P.G. Course. The year 1987 was an eventful year for the Department of History. Prof. Dick Kooiman of Netherland Free University inaugurated the History association with his eloquent speech. From its inception onwards our Department has witnessed unprecedented and spectacular Rank holders in the University examination. To add one more feather in its cap our Department Visually impaired students have won golden medal in the University Examination. As our college motto stands as "Enlightened we serve", our former students too serving in various capacities such as Professors, teachers, entrepreneurs, social actionist, lawyers, and holding various position in the police department. Each year we are providing financial assistance to the deserving poor students for the cause of education. During festival time (Christmas) we extend our helping hand by offering cloths, finance for the needy ones. Being elevated as a research department, nearly 20 research scholars are pursuing their research under the guidance of Dr.D.Esther, Dr.T.N.Suseela, Dr.Rani Mila and Dr. Divya.

PO1. To promote an understanding of the processes of change and development through which human societies have involved in their present stage of development.

PO2. To promote an understanding of the common routes of human civilization and an appreciation of the basic unity of mankind.

PO3. To help the students develop their ethical and social value.

PO4. To help the students gather knowledge about the heritage and tradition of their own country and the others.

PO5. To instill the feeling of patriotism in the minds of students.

PSO1. To make the students realize the fact that the knowledge and technique learnt in history course has direct implication for the betterment of society and its sustainability.

PSO2. Students could learn how Political, economic and Social structures affect historical change.

PSO3. TThey could gather knowledge about the heritage and tradition of their own country and the others.

PSO4. Help to grow national and international understanding among the students..

1. Ezardhas Scholarship is awarded to the student of History major who secures the highest mark in Part III subjects in the first five semesters.
2. Samuel Victor Inbaraj Memorial Prize is awarded to the best student of I BA History.
3. Liyod Spencer Memorial Prize is awarded to the best student of II BA History.
4. Michael Gide Fongian Merit Prize is awarded to the best student of I MA History.
5. Nalini Kumaraswamy Memorial Prize is awarded to the two meritorious students,one from III BA Historyand the other from II MA History.
6. Mrs. Beulah Jeyamathy Wilson Memorial Fund is awarded to II MA History student who secures the highest mark in all the three semesters.
7. Samuel Victor Satish Endowment Scholarship is awarded to one poor student preferably doing History major first year to third year.
8. Dr. Geetha Seleena Robinson Endowment Scholarship is awarded to the best outgoing student in PG History.

• Our Principal Dr. Nirmala Manuel presided over the association meeting and emphasized the importance of self – motivation. The Chief guest Advocate Mr. Ashok Padma Raj coined the theme three B’s. To Think Bigger, Do Better and Be Bold to do great things.
• An educational tour to Cochin, a major port city, south west of India provided the opportunity to travel by four means of transport namely bus, train, plane and boat.
• We are so proud of our four students who won in an inter collegiate volleyball competition held in our college.
• To provide students with an opportunity to learn about the wide variety of disciplines we encourage our students to participate in various competitions conducted by various institutions.
• A two day workshop on Ancient Tamil Script was held in the month of February and Mr. Chentee Natarajan, an epigraphist trained the students to read and write Vatteluttu, Grantha and Brahmi Script. Mr. Shahul Hameed, social activist gave a clear picture about the various scripts found in the inscriptions in Kanyakumari District..
• A one day seminar cum exhibition on the Archaeological Sources of Kanyakumari District was conducted in collaboration with the Government Museum Kanyakumari. Mr. S. Sathiyavalli M.A. District Curator, Government Museum Kanyakumari District gave a clear piucture about the excavation techniques, the archaeological sites of Tamil Nadu and also about the inscriptions available in Kanyakumari District
• Dr. Siva of Aringnar Anna College Vividly portrayed the epigraphical scripts and ancient names of various places in Kanyakumari. We gained a wealth of knowledge and a sense of renewed hope and inspiration filled us after the seminar. Our principal opened the archaeological exhibition.

• “If four things are followed – having a great aim, acquiring knowledge, hard work, and perseverance then anything can be achieved”, was the famous quotes of our former President of India, Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam. This was the premise of the keynote message from Chief Guest, Dr. G. Virgin Sigamani (M.A., M.Ed., M.Phil. Ph.D) former professor and principal of University College, Madurai Kamaraj University during the inauguration of the History Association of August 3, 2017.
• We observed from August 28^th 2017 to September 1^st 2017 as History Week and Inter department competitions were held to commemorate the significance of the event. Numerous competitions were conducted and we had an overwhelming response of 128 participants.
• September 5, 2017 to September 12, 2017 was observed as Parents Meet.
• An Alumnae meet was held by our department on March 21, 2018, evening.
• Our staff and students Dr. Geetha Seleena Robinson, J.R. Sutha, Dr. Suseela, Dr. Beena visited Kanyakumari Government Museum on October 10, 2017 and attended the program on “Preservation of rare movements which was arranged for our students with hands on training.
• “Joy of Giving” week announced by the Government of Tamil Nadu was celebrated where our H.O.D. took the initiative and the students contributed money generously and we bought footballs, cricket balls, Badminton rackets and balls and caron boards and donated them to the students of Government Middle School Thiruppapuram on October 14, 2017.
• To enhance our study experience, we went on a study tour from February 28, 2018 – March 2, 2018 to Coorg, Mysore and Bangalore. 25 students and 2 staff, Dr. T.R. Sutha and Dr. Rejila of our department took part and visited places such as – Mysore Palace, Philomena Church, Zoo, Brindhavan Gardan, Buddha Viharas – Coorg, boating, bamboo forest, Chamundeeswari Temple, ISKCON temple, Bangalore Museum.
• The Postal Department of India in order to propagate the importance of handwriting and letter writing conducted a letter writing competition with the aim of enhancing student’s writing skills, under the title “Babuji you inspired” in Tami and English Ten students of our department took part in the event.
• An inter departmental quiz competition was held on August 17, 2017 sponsored by Malabar Gold Jewellery. J.S. Ahila Shree –II M.A. History and K. Annie Winsler- III B.A. took over the first prize and won laurels for the departmen
• R. Arulvinitha of II M.A. History, M.J. Mariamamala and Jasmin Rani of II B.A. History voluntarily donated blood and received certificates of appreciation for their splendid social service of higher order from Tamil Nadu State Blood Transfusion Council, Asaripallam.
• Students of I. M.A. History Safina, Ajithra, Seetham Sindhya and Dr. Femila attended a seminar held at Lakshmipuram College, of Arts and Science on March 2, 2018. The topic was “Heritage of Kanyakumari Distroct and Tourism promotion”
• Five students from I. M.A. History and Dr. Suji Prabha and Dr. Femila attended the two day seminar held at Nesamoney Memorial Christian College, on March 15, 2018 and March 16, 2018. The topic was “Transformation of Higher Education during the period of MGR”.
• A national seminar was organized by our department on March 21, 2019. Honorary chief guest was Mr. R.S. Balasubramani, President of integrated Ocean Culture Research Fundation, Chennai who is a marine and maritime archaeology researcher and has worked extensively on the study of ancient Indian maritime activities, sunken lands and the turtle corridor was invited and a speech on Ancient Global. Heritage of Sea farming Tamils was delivered.More than 300 (including staff and students) of various colleges participated and got benefitted.
• V.C. Akalys of I M.A. History won five prizes in the Intercollegiate Swimming competition held at Tirunelveli Anna Stadium on September 5, 2017.
• Our department got the overall champion in the college sports day meet.
• M. Jeya Benisha Susan of I. B.A. History won Youth Athletic Championship in the State level for 100 meters and 200 meters Running.