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a year agoContributor-Level 10
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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a year agoContributor-Level 10
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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a year agoContributor-Level 10
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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a year agoContributor-Level 10
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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a year agoContributor-Level 10
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) |
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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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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Here are some colleges that offer Religious Studies courses with an affordable fee structure:
Religious Studies Colleges | Average Fees (in INR) |
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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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a year agoContributor-Level 10
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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a year agoContributor-Level 10
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 |
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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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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Given below are some distance colleges that offer Religious Studies courses:
Religious Studies Course Distance College | Religious Studies Course Distance College Fees (in INR) |
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8,750 – 15,350 | |
Department of Distance Programmes, Jain Vishva Bharati Institute | 19,000 |
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
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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