Area
Humanities
Sub-Discipline
History and Archeology
Pontifical Catholic University of Chile
- City: Santiago,
- Commune: Santiago,
- Region: Metropolitan Region
goals
General Objective: To train researchers in the theory and methodologies of historiography, in order to contribute to the understanding of the past and present. Specific Objectives: Training in research and historical thinking, evident in the development of a thesis. Knowledge and use of historiographical methods and techniques to find, record, evaluate, organize, and make sense of information from different sources, transforming it into knowledge. Ability to manage, along with the sources most frequently used in historical research, other new sources such as oral history or those used in contemporary history. Emphasis on innovative themes in the field of historiography, considering the contribution of historical knowledge. Enabling the understanding and appreciation of the most influential authors and works in historiographical thought; reading and understanding the classics of historiography. Knowledge and critical analysis of the most recent topics of study. Fostering the interdisciplinary study and understanding of topics and problems addressed by historiography today.
Applicant Profile
The Master's program in History is designed for graduates or professionals in the humanities or related fields who wish to train as researchers in the discipline of history. Application Requirements: – Hold a Bachelor's degree in History (or receive it during the 2021 academic year), Humanities, Social Sciences, History Education, or related disciplines, with a GPA of 5.0 or higher. – Submit all required documents. – Participate in an online interview with the Postgraduate Committee to assess the applicant's academic interests.
Graduate profile
Graduates of the Master's Program in History at PUC will be researchers trained both theoretically and practically in the historical method, enabling them to formulate a historiographical problem and develop research that allows them to resolve it completely and appropriately. Students will develop specific skills in understanding and analyzing the most important works of historiography throughout history, as well as distinguishing the most relevant debates in contemporary historiography. In both cases (knowledge of the classics and current issues), students will be able to understand the aspects that constitute each, thus enhancing their personal development in this area. Finally, it is expected that graduates will develop the ability to understand and apply the interdisciplinary dimension inherent in historical knowledge and research.
Lines of investigation
The principal strength of our Institute lies in the diversity of its research projects. Our scholars investigate topics in cultural, political, social, and economic history across a range of fields, including the history of migration, education, intellectuals, private life, mass culture, childhood, international relations, science, gender, agriculture, ethnohistory, media, heritage, and religiosity. The research spans chronologically from ancient Europe to the contemporary world. At the same time, it is not limited to Chilean history; researchers work on European, Asian, and American topics, often with a transnational focus, incorporating research experiences in archives around the world.
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