Fr.Ginsen C J

Educational Qualifications                             

• MA History  – Christ College Irinjalakuda in 2019.
• BEd – Mahajubilee Training College, Mullurkara in 2016.

Achievements

• Qualified UGC NET in 2019 December.
• Third Rank in B. A Philosophy from University of Calicut in 2009.

Paper Publications

• J. Ginsen, The Christian Protestant Missionaries and Education of the Dalits in Cochin State in the Modern Period, Proceedings of the South Indian History Congress 41 (2023), Journal of the South Indian History Congress since 1981, ISSN No: 2229-3671, http://journal.southindianhistorycongress.org/show_article.php?atl_id=MzQ2
• J. Ginsen, Rev. Fr. Augustine John Ukken and the Social Transformation of Chowannur in the 20^th Century, Proceedings of the South Indian History Congress 42 (2024), Journal of the South Indian History Congress since 1981, ISSN No: 2229-3671, http://journal.southindianhistorycongress.org/show_article.php?atl_id=NTg2
• J. Ginsen, Machad Mamankam of the Thrissur District in Kerala: Exploring its Social Relevance, Proceedings of the South Indian History Congress 43 (2025), Journal of the South Indian History Congress since 1981, ISSN No: 2229-3671, http://journal.southindianhistorycongress.org/show_article.php?atl_id=MTMyNQ==

Paper Presentations

• Presented a paper entitled “Evolution of Kerala Police and role of Kerala Police Academy, Ramavarmapuram- a Historical Study” at 40^th South Indian History Congress held at Annamalai University on January 2020.
• Presented a paper entitled “Contribution of Christian Protestant Missionaries to the Upliftment of Dalits in Cochin District from 19thto 20^th Century” presented at the 41^st Annual Session of the South Indian History Congress held at G. T. N Arts College (Autonomous), Dindigul- 624005, Tamil Nadu, from August 26-28, 2022.
• Presented a paper entitled “Rev. Fr. Augustine John Ukken and the Social Transformation of Chowannur in the 20^th Century” presented at 42^nd Annual Session of the South Indian History Congress held at University College Thiruvananthapuram on 28,29,30 October 2023.
• Presented a paper entitled “Machad Mamankam- A Festival in Thrissur District, Kerala: A study based on its social relevance” presented at the 43^rd Annual Session of the South Indian History Congress held at Malabar Christian College, Kozhikode on 8-10 November 2024.
• Presented a research paper entitled “Thrissur Pooram: Legacy and Uniqueness” presented at the 44^th Annual Session of the South Indian History Congress held at Vellore Institute of Technology, Tamil Nadu, Vellore on 20-22 December 2025.
• Presented a paper entitled “A Historical Outline of Kerala Police Academy Ramavarmapuram” at 5^th Annual International Session of Kerala History Congress held at Mahatma Gandhi University on January 2020.
• Presented a paper entitled “Missionary Reformers and their contributions to the Social Equity of people of the margin” at the 7^th Annual International Session of Kerala History Congress held at Govt. Brennen College Dharmadam, Thalassery (January 2023).
• Presented a paper entitled “Festivals and Communal Harmony at Thrissur: A study based on Popular Culture” at 8^th Annual International Session of Kerala History Congress held at Union Christian College, Aluva on January 26-28, 2024.
• Presented a paper entitled “Pavaratty Church Festival: History and Social Significance” at 9^th Annual International Session of Kerala History Congress held at MES College Kalladi, Mannarkad during 10,11 & 12 January 2025.
• Presented a paper entitled “Manathala Nerchayum Mathamythriyum”¸in the Seminar conducted by Deshabhimani Thrissur Unit in the name ‘Thrissur Peruma’ at Sree Kerala Varma College Thrissur on 30-31 August 2025.
• Presented a paper titled “Reading Films and re-reading History” at International Conference in English language teaching, literature and cultural studies held at Christ College Irinjalakkuda.
• Presented a paper entitled “Representation and reflections: Gulf in Malayalam Cinema” at National Seminar at MES Asmabi
• Presented a paper entitled “Jainasanketham in Palakkad; a study based on Contemporary Local History” at two-day National Seminar organized by Department of History held at V.T Bhattathirippad College, Palakkad.

Seminars and Courses attended

• Attended a Faculty Development Programme: Annual Academic Retreat- 2022’ held on 29, 30 June & 01 July, 2022 organized by Internal Quality Assurance Cell, St. Thomas College (Autonomous),
• Attended ‘Research and Publication Ethics’ course conducted by the St Thomas College Library via Online Mode. Started on 22^nd September 2022.
• Participated in the Seven Day National Faculty Development Program on “Research and Publication Ethics” (RPE) held at Christ College Autonomous, Irinjalakuda, jointly organised by Kerala State Higher Education Council and Directorate of Research, University of Calicut from October 09-16, 2023.
• Attended Workshop Series on “Information Resources and Academic Publications” course held on 28, 29, 30 November & 01, 02 December 2022, conducted by St. Thomas College, Thrissur.
• Successfully completed the course on “Basics of Map Preparation Using Geographic Information System (GIS)” jointly organized by Teaching Learning Centre, Scholars Connect- Researcher’s Forum of Christ College & Department of Geology and Environmental Science, Christ college (Autonomous).
• Attended an International Conference, “Listening & Learning: History and Culture in Dialogue with Pope Francis”, held on 06 & 07 January 2023, organized by Archdiocese of Trichur & Marymatha Major Seminary in association with Thomas College (Autonomous) Thrissur.
• Attended a two-day Virtual National Conference on “Inclusivity through A Tran disciplinary Prism” organized by the Department of English on 24^th and 25^th January, 2023 at Kristu Jayanti College (Autonomous), Bengaluru.
• Attended a Research Scholar Meet conducted at University of Calicut at University Campus on 18^th to 20^th May 2023.
• Participated in FEEL Teacher- Communication, Learning and Development Intervention, conducted by College for Leadership and HRD, Mangaluru, Karnataka, from 03 through 05 June 2024, at St. Thomas College (Autonomous), Thrissur, Kerala.
• Participated in the Two-Day International Conference on English Language Teaching (ELT) organized by Research & PG Department of English, St. Thomas College (Autonomous), Thrissur and Santhome Institute of Indian and Foreign Languages (SIIFL), in collaboration with ELTAI International Chapter, Sultanate of Oman, held on August 7-8, 2024, at St. Thomas College (Autonomous), Thrissur, Kerala.
• Participated as a Delegate on workshop 2025 ‘Transforming Nursing through AI: Challenges, Opportunities and future direction’ conducted on 21/03/2025 by Jubilee Mission College of Nursing Thrissur.
• Participated in the 63^rd LRC Seminar on “Christians and the Antecedents of the Kerala Model of Development” held on 10-11 October 2025 at Mount St.Thomas, Kakkanad.

Professional Experience 

• Worked as an Assistant Professor (on Govt Contract) in the Department of History at St. Thomas College (Autonomous) Thrissur for 5 Academic Years and having Five Year Teaching Experience. (08/12/2020 to 31/03/2021, 04/10/2021 to 25/03/2022, 22/08/2022 to 14/02/2023, 03/06/2024 to 28/02/2025 and 02/06/2025 to 27-02-2026).
• Currently pursuing Research (Ph.D in History) at Christ College (Autonomous) Irinjalakuda under the University of Calicut.
• Worked at Nirmala English Medium School Erumapetty as the Vice Principal and as a Teaching Faculty in the year 2014.
• Worked as the Administrator and also as a Teaching Faculty at Ollur Holy Angel’s Higher School in the year 2016.
• Worked as the Assistant Parish Priest in the parishes such as Erumapetty Forane Church, Velur Forane Church, Ollur Forane Church and Puthur Forane Church.
• Worked as the Vicar (Parish Priest) of Pootharakkal, Punkunnam, Mannamangalam, Avinissery, Kundukad and Pulakkattukara.