Liberal Arts

The Liberal Arts Programme firmly believes that new ideas come from ‘thinking outside the box’ and developing new perspectives that combine diverse ways of knowing the world. And with our enabling environment, empowered leadership and governance structure, we are breaking away from the pattern of conventional and rigid program and creating student-centric, flexible learning systems, and allow students to explore and curate their own visions and aspirations - incorporating creative expressions like music, theatre, art and sports into the curriculum as well.

Vision

The Liberal Arts Programme aims at cultivating critical skills and systemic innovation for a socially just and an ecologically sustainable world.

Mission

Towards a just and sustainable world.

Overview

The Department of Liberal Arts, at CHRIST (Deemed to be) University, Bannerghatta Road Campus is dedicated to offering courses and programs that focus on a broad, interdisciplinary approach to education. This department encompasses a range of subjects focussed around the themes of environment, social justice, peace-building, gender and intersectionality, history and material culture, psychology, media studies, communication, industry and innovation - all of which is aligned with the idea of sustainability and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The Liberal Arts Program also refers to the concept of globalization in all its forms – including political, biological, digital, cultural, economic, and most importantly – historical. With courses designed to equip its undergraduate students with a plethora of skills like critical thinking, research writing, analysis, performing and visual arts and culture, language, communication, creativity, as well as the know-hows of being industry-ready, the Liberal Arts undergraduate program is - one of its kind - in striving to enable its students to be competent and knowledgeable problem-solvers who will be ready to address contemporary issues in today’s world. The aim of the Department is to  nurture well-rounded individuals who are socially responsible, intellectually enriched, effective communicators and above all, are compassionate thinkers with a penchant to build a better world.
We at the department of Liberal Arts, firmly believe that new ideas come from ‘thinking outside the box’ and developing new perspectives that combine diverse ways of knowing the world. With our enabling environment, empowered leadership and governance structure, we are breaking away from the pattern of conventional educational structures and creating a space for student-centric flexible learning systems which  allows students to explore and curate their own visions and aspirations – incorporating creative expressions like music, theater, art and sports into the curriculum as well. Our majors’ program has been designed to offer a selection of stimulating coursework that prioritizes class discussion, featuring dedicated and experienced faculty, and prepares students for an inspiring career..

 

Within this approach, the Liberal Arts degree allows the students to tailor their own specialisation according to their own unique interests by choosing from amongst seven ‘Discipline Specializations’ as listed below:
1.Psychology
2.English and Cultural Studies
3.Economics
4.International Relations and Public Policy
5.Business and Management
6.Media and Communications
7.Archaeological Sciences and History

Message

from the HoD

Welcome to the Department of Liberal Arts in the heart of Bangalore city! As one of the premier sites of Liberal studies based education, scholarship, professional and civic engagement in the country, we invite you to broaden your understanding of yourself and the world, engage with and work in the community, and learn from innovative faculty and staff.  

Deciding a path for oneself, and choosing what and where to study is one of the most crucial moments in one’s life - no matter when one begins their educational journey. Here, at the Department of Liberal Arts, we offer our students the option of choosing and tailoring their own degree from various thematic discipline based majors, minors, and skill based courses from across the social sciences, business studies, humanities, and interdisciplinary themes.

I am confident that, no matter the path you select, you will gain skills that will help you have a successful career and navigate our rapidly changing world - and steer it towards a sustainable future. That is because a Liberal Arts degree goes far beyond learning facts and figures - you will learn to contribute to the social, cultural and economic development of the society, fostering a life-long learning experience that nurtures commitment to civil society through an engaged and educated citizenry.
As a student in the Department of Liberal Arts, you will have the opportunity to learn essential life skills including creative and critical thinking, communication, and collaboration. But beyond that you will also engage in and benefit from experiential learning opportunities, internships, research, via our Global and National level Immersive Programs, study abroad trips, and Capstone projects (Industry Collaboration). Further, you also get to take part in our student organizations - Liberati and Echo - which actively works towards developing your potential as a leader and an executor.
Our classes are led by our faculty - who are scholars, practitioners, and experts in their fields. They are passionate about student learning and take a genuine interest in your success - thereby fostering an environment where you can ask big questions without fear, take different and multiple perspectives without hesitation, and collaborate on solutions to real-world challenges, with ease. As a result, you will develop a deep understanding of the human condition, cultivate empathy, and gain valuable insights into the diverse perspectives and cultures that shape our global society. But at the same time you will also be prepared to adapt to the present world, where computational thinking and digitization along with AI is transforming the economy, the job market, and how humans interact with each other.
At the same time - the Department of Liberal Arts - is also a great place to create lifelong friends, network with potential employers and our alumni, as well as enjoy the many cultural experiences one can have in our inclusive and plural space. We cannot wait for you to join us!
 

Prerana Srimaal
prerana.srimaal@christuniversity.in

Activities

A bird's eye-view of all the events and activities

Testimonials

VANSH JAIN

2020-2023

When I was working as a Trade Advisor at Madhya Pradesh Industrial Development Cooperation (MPIDC) in the Export Cell, my multidisciplinary background due to Liberal Arts played a pivotal role in securing the position. My expertise in international relations, economics, and business set me apart. The numerous activities, internships, and capstone projects I engaged in during my time in college

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ANANYA POOJA DESAI

2020-2023

The Liberal Arts programme sparked my interest in sustainability and its intersection with various disciplines. I hold fond memories of being a part of the first batch, and working closely with the faculty of the Liberal Arts  through every step of my journey at CHRIST (Deemed to be University). I am now associated with The Takshashila Institution, an independent centre for

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MANSHA RAJPUT

2020-2023

Liberal arts students aren’t meant to be placed in a box but creates a multifaceted approach to how we deal with things day to day. Personally, liberal arts has helped me acquire dynamic positions where I’m a growth lead at a pharmaceutical based company and only my multidisciplinary education has helped me think in ways that integrate various different approaches

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SARANYA BHAKUNI

2020-2023

Doing a Liberal Arts degree has been one of the best decisions I have ever made because not only did it give me the opportunity to explore and understand what I am inclined towards and what I would like to pursue in the future, it has also helped me focus on the bigger picture and the issues that we are

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Faculty

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ADITI BHARTIYA

Psycology BANGALORE CAMPUS View

Dr EMBASSY LAWBEI

Journalism and Mass Communication BANGALORE CAMPUS View

Dr NAMRATA BORKOTOKY

Environmental history BANGALORE CAMPUS View

Dr PRERANA SRIMAAL

Archaeology and Ancient History BANGALORE CAMPUS View

Dr PRISCILLA NAMRATA ROZARIO

History BANGALORE CAMPUS View

SAW ROLLAND SAY

BANGALORE CAMPUS View
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(Deemed to be University)

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Karnataka, India

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