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Keerthana Sundara Vadivel
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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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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 CollegesAverage Salary (in INR)Delhi University (DU)15.5 LPAUniversity of Mumbai [MU]15 LPAUniversity of Lucknow9 - 14.4 LPATeerthanker Mahaveer University8.84 - 10.4 LPAAligarh Muslim University6 - 8.65 LPABanaras Hindu University8 LPASchool of Humanities and Social Sciences, Jain Deemed-to-be University, Bangalore7.55
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Here are some colleges that offer Religious Studies courses with an affordable fee structure:Religious Studies CollegesAverage Fees (in INR)Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University239University of Mumbai [MU]300 - 5.19 KKumar Bhaskar Varma Sanskrit and Ancient Studies University300 - 600Delhi University (DU)480Utkal University of Culture - UUC Odisha500University of Madras500 - 16 KKalindi College, University of Delhi540Satyawati College (Evening)540Government College for Women, Cluster University, Srinagar750National Sanskrit University900Central University of Himachal Pradesh1 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 BooksAuthorsThe Varieties of Religious ExperienceWilliam JamesThe Elementary Forms of Religious LifeÉmile DurkheimZealot: The Life and Times of Jesus of NazarethReza AslanConfessionsAugustineUnifying Hinduism: Philosophy and Identity in Indian Intellectual HistoryAndrew J. Nicholson
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Given below are some distance colleges that offer Religious Studies courses:Religious Studies Course Distance CollegeReligious Studies Course Distance College Fees (in INR)Institute of Distance Education, University of Madras8,750 – 15,350Department of Distance Programmes, Jain Vishva Bharati Institute19,000
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