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Jolly John Odathakkal

Also known as: Jolly John O.V., Jolly John OV, Jolly John Odathakkal Varghese

Rajagiri College of Social Sciences, St Albert's College, Mahatma Gandhi University, Bharathiar University, Navadarsan

ORCID iD 0000-0003-1088-3508
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Jolly John OV is a Catholic priest who works primarily with young people and children. Since 2005, he has worked as a trainer for children and youth, and he has a strong interest in academics. He was the former Head of the Department of Social Work at St. Albert's College (autonomous). He knows a lot about making and delivering learning activities, and he has a lot of experience training teachers. His primary areas of research focus on young people, children, and the development of communities. He is currently pursuing a PhD in Social Work in the Rajagiri College of Social Sciences (autonomous), affiliated with Mahatma Gandhi University (Kottayam). His doctoral theme is the self-perceptions of Dalit Christians.

Employment

  • Rajagiri College of Social Sciences Pre Doctoral Fellow
    2022 - 2022
  • St Albert's College Head of the Department
    2019 - 2022
  • St Albert's College Assistant Professor
    2019 - 2022
  • Navadarsan Director
    2010 - 2014
  • Navadarsan Assistant Director
    2010 - 2014

Education

  • Mahatma Gandhi University PhD Scholar
    2023 - Present
  • Mahatma Gandhi University MSW
    2017 - 2019
  • Bharathiar University MSc
    2014 - 2016
  • Mahatma Gandhi University B.Ed
    2011 - 2012
  • Mahatma Gandhi University BA
    2000 - 2003

Projects & Funding

Projects & funding information is unavailable.

Publications (29)