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Keerthana Sundara Vadivel

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Bachelor of Theology is an undergraduate programme in India. It is a 3-year degree that can be pursued after completing 12th standard or equivalent qualification with minimum 50% marks. Bachelor of Theology is best suited for candidates who wish to pursue a career that is associated with spirituality.

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Theology course assists students to understand nature and Divine powers of God. It also teaches them how to lead a peaceful and meaningful life. 

The other inter-related fields of Theology are Philosophy, History, Anthropology, and Religious Studies.

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The Bachelor of Arts in Theology and Bachelor in Theology are undergraduate degrees that include theological studies in their curriculum.

Both the degrees are similar in nature with minor differences in the course structure and focus of study.

Candidates can choose any of the two degrees based on their interests and preferences.

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Yes you can pursue MA Religious Studies course after BTech. This is because as per the basic eligibility criteria for MA Religious Studies course you should have completed graduation in any field. Some colleges may give preference to those who have studied BA in Religious Studies or Theology course. Make sure that you have secured more than 50% marks or 5.5 CGPA in Btech.

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Yes, Religious Studies courses students get placement opportunities though the percent of students getting placed is less compared to technical courses such as BTech, BArch, M.Tech etc.
Here are some colleges that offer goof placement packages to students and fresh graduates of Religious Studies courses:

Religious Studies Colleges

Average Salary (in INR)

Delhi University (DU)

15.5 LPA

University of Mumbai [MU]

15 LPA

University of Lucknow

9 - 14.4 LPA

Teerthanker Mahaveer University

8.84 - 10.4 LPA

Aligarh Muslim University

6 - 8.65 LPA

Banaras Hindu University

8 LPA

School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Jain Deemed-to-be University, Bangalore

7.55 LPA

Kashmir University

7 LPA

Acharya Nagarjuna University

6.5 LPA

Guru Nanak Dev University

6.35 LPA

Rayat Bahra University

6.25 LPA

Christ University

6.03 LPA

CSJM - Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University

6 LPA

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Here are some colleges that offer Religious Studies courses with an affordable fee structure:

Religious Studies Colleges

Average Fees (in INR)

Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University

239

University of Mumbai [MU]

300 - 5.19 K

Kumar Bhaskar Varma Sanskrit and Ancient Studies University

300 - 600

Delhi University (DU)

480

Utkal University of Culture - UUC Odisha

500

University of Madras

500 - 16 K

Kalindi College, University of Delhi

540

Satyawati College (Evening)

540

Government College for Women, Cluster University, Srinagar

750

National Sanskrit University

900

Central University of Himachal Pradesh

1 K

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Yes a Science Student can apply for Religious Studies courses. Candidates from all streams available in Class 12 can pursue Religious Studies courses. Those who have a keen interest towards the subject can pursue the course. A candidate from a Science background may have to change their method of study while pursuing an Arts course.

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There are various books written by renowned authors on Religion and Religious Studies. Many of these books are based on the author’s personal experiences and interpretations of religious texts. The opinions and views mentioned in these books are based on the individual’s experience and may not necessarily portray 

Religious Studies Books

Authors

The Varieties of Religious Experience

William James

The Elementary Forms of Religious Life

Émile Durkheim

Zealot: The Life and Times of Jesus of Nazareth

Reza Aslan

Confessions

Augustine

Unifying Hinduism: Philosophy and Identity in Indian Intellectual History

Andrew J. Nicholson

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Given below are some distance colleges that offer Religious Studies courses:

Religious Studies Course Distance College

Religious Studies Course Distance College Fees (in INR)

Institute of Distance Education, University of Madras

8,750 – 15,350

Department of Distance Programmes, Jain Vishva Bharati Institute

19,000

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Religious Studies is a course that falls under the domain of Humanities and Social Sciences. In this course students learn about various religions their formation, evolution and core principles.

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