Department of History

History is the academic discipline that seeks to understand the past. How essential such an understanding is can be gathered from Rizal's words that a man who does not know his country's past is like a man without a soul. At the Ateneo de Manila University, History forms an integral part of the Liberal Arts program, which by its choice of subjects, attempts to present a total view of man.

Recognizing the importance of History in the general education of its students, the Loyola Schools requires students in all academic programs to take nine units of History.

Outer Core (3 units)
Hi 16 - Asian History or
Hi 18 - Western History
Inner Core (6 units)
Hi 165 - Rizal and the Emergence of the Philippine Nation
Hi 166 - Philippine History

Programs Offered

A.B. History

The A.B. History program provides students with the skills and knowledge to understand our collective past, making available to them a range of options in dealing with the present and the future. The undergraduate History program prepares students for careers in journalism, government, the foreign service, policy planning, and research. For those who intend to pursue a career in historical research, writing, and teaching, the A.B. program is an excellent preparation for graduate studies in History.

M.A. in History

The M.A., major in History program provides the necessary skills to evaluate and analyze the documents and events of the past and aims at contributing to the writing and teaching of the history of the Philippines and other countries. The course of study also seeks to address the task of nation-building through sophisticated learning that will be of practical significance to society and the individual.

The M.A. program exposes students to the scholarship and research techniques of history. It also provides flexibility for professionals in different occupations to earn a Master's degree in History

Two Tracks of the MA Program

Option I (Thesis)
Option I requires thirty (30) units of course work, a comprehensive examination, six (6) units of thesis research and writing, and the submission and defense of a thesis. Total number of units: 36.

Option II (Non-thesis)
Students in Option II must complete thirty-six (36) units of actual course work, a comprehensive examination, a short research paper, and 6 units of Research Project in History (Hi 207 A and B). Total Number of units: 42.

Admission for MA, Major in History:

To qualify for admission to the degree program, an applicant must meet the following requirement:

1. a bachelor’s degree from a college of good standing, with at least three units of economics and/or three units of mathematics, preferably calculus
2. A general average in his/her undergraduate degree of B, 3.00 or its equivalent
3. Acceptable scores in the entrance tests administered by the Office of the Graduate School and Services at the Ateneo de Manila University
4. An interview with the department chair

Aside from scholarship and teaching, an undergraduate or graduate degree in History can also lead to successful careers in the private and public sectors. Historical training provides recognized skills in administration, management, research, writing, policy analysis, consulting, and editing; and trained historians have been successful in fields ranging from business, education, journalism, and law to government, publishing, and archival or museum work. It is also appropriate for individuals seeking self-fulfillment or a better understanding of the human experience and predicament.

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Faculty

Fulltime Faculty

Aguilar, Filomeno Jr. V.
Arcilla, S.J., Jose S.
Coo, Stephanie Marie R.
Dacudao, Patricia Irene N.
Gealogo, Francis A.
Habana, Olivia M.
Hallare, Cristina J.
Hofileña, Josefina D.
Lozada, David O. III
Madrona, Severo Jr. C.
Mendoza, Meynardo P.
Ocampo, Ambeth R.
Rodriguez, Felice Noelle M.
Santos, Antonia S.
Tirol, Jose Ma. Edito K.
Totanes, Stephen Henry S.

Part-time Faculty

Ang, Glenn Garfield O.
Angeles, Jose Amiel P.
Cheng Chua, Karl Ian U.
Cruz, S.J., Jose M.
De Castro, S.J., Antonio Francisco B.
Francisco, S.J., Jose Mario C.
Manaois, Neville Jay C.
Nazareno, Isabel Consuelo A.

For inquiries, e-mail either Dr. Felice Noelle M. Rodriguez, Chair at frodriguez@ateneo.edu or Dr. Francis A. Gealogo, Officer-in-Charge, at fgealogo@ateneo.edu, or call 426-6001 locals 5420 or 5421

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