BA Comparative Religion

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Bachelor of Arts in Comparative Religion

Duration

3 Years

Level

Graduation

Type

Degree

Eligibility

10+2

B.A (Comparative Religion) or Bachelor of Arts in Comparative Religion is an Under-Graduate religion course. The duration of the Bachelor of Arts program in Comparative Religion is three years. Comparative Religion is the name we use to describe the work of scholars who teach and pursue research about one or more of the religions of the world in a non-sectarian, academic and comparative manner. It is not a dry, cloistered, or indoctrinating study.

Comparative Religion examines the spiritual quest of humankind, especially as it has manifested itself in the world’s living religions. These include Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism, Judaism, Christianity, Islam, and other less familiar traditions. No other academic field looks at the origins, sacred writings, rituals, beliefs, and world views of the various religions for their own sake rather than as an aspect of another field of study. Candidates will encounter new ways of understanding the world, learn exciting methods of analysis, and develop sophistication in the interpretation of religious texts, beliefs, and practices.

B.A (Comparative Religion) Eligibility   

  • Students must have successfully passed their 10+2 Standard or equivalent level of examination from any recognized Board

B.A (Comparative Religion) Syllabus

The Syllabus of Comparative Religion Course as prescribed by various Colleges & Universities.

B.A (Comparative Religion) Semester-I

Sr. No.

Subjects to Study

1

Hinduism: Origin and Development

2

Islam: Origin and Development

3

Philosophy of Religion

B.A (Comparative Religion) Semester-II

1

Jainism: Origin and Development

2

Philosophy of Religion-II

3

Sikhism Origin and Development

B.A (Comparative Religion) Semester-III

1

Buddhism: Origin and Development

2

Christianity: Origin and Development

3

Methodology and Data Collection for the Study of Religion

4

Significance Religious Themes

5

Tribal Religions- Religion of Saints

B.A (Comparative Religion) Semester-IV

1

Field Study and Dissertation

2

Folk Religious Traditions of Bengal

3

Hinduism- Textual Study

4

Islam- Textual Study

5

Significant Religious Themes-II

B.A (Comparative Religion) Semester-V

1

Critique of Religion

2

Jainism- Textual Study

3

Judaism- Textual Study

4

Sikhism- Textual Study

5

Taoism- Textual Study

B.A (Comparative Religion) Semester-VI

1

Buddhism- Textual Study

2

Christianity- Textual Study

3

Confucianism- Textual Study

4

Special Text- Western

 

B.A (Comparative Religion) Colleges

B.A (Comparative Religion) Course Suitability

  • The course is suitable to pursue graduate studies in religion with the aim of teaching and/or doing research on the subject.
  • It helps to develop a career in various religious ministries or in religious education.

How is the B.A (Comparative Religion) Course Beneficial?

  • The course is beneficial to equip students for general and specialized services with sound biblical knowledge, principles, methods, and procedures for doing effective ministry.
  • It helps to promote engagement and participation in religious activities that are intended to deepen the spiritual life.

B.A (Comparative Religion) Employment Area

  • Counseling Centres
  • Social Services
  • Gurudwaras
  • School and Colleges

B.A (Comparative Religion) Job Types

  • Counselor
  • Preacher
  • Religion Board Advisor
  • Teacher / Lecturer

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