Baccalaureate in Religious Science

The Bachelor's Degree in Theology is a comprehensive three-year programme that provides students with a solid foundation in Sacred Scripture, the major branches of Theology, Canon Law, Liturgy, and Spirituality. Offered entirely online, the programme is specially designed for catechism teachers, lay faithful, and others who wish to pursue theological studies but are unable to attend regular classes due to personal or professional commitments. Upon successful completion of the programme, participants are awarded a certificate issued under the authority of the Tely-Alpha Centre for Religious Sciences.

BTh Syllabus ( 2026-2027)

 First  Semester

1. The Gospel of St. Luke
2. Social Doctrines of the Church
3. General Church History
4. Fundamental Moral Theology
5. Assignment : Human Person and social life

Second Semester

1. Indian Church History I
2. Pauline Theology
3. Patrology
4. Biblical Hermeneutics
5. Assignment: Theological Fous on the Paschal Mysteries Christ

Third Semester

1. The Gospel of St. John (Logic of the Logos)
2. Salvation History: Ezra Nehemiah
3. Dogmatic Theology Trinity
4. Biblical Greek - I
5. Assignment: Towards a synodal Church: Synodality and its implication

Fourth Semester

1. The Gospel of St. Mathew
2. Theology of Pentateuch
3. Mariology
4. Biblical Hebrew
5. Assignment: Contemporary ethical reading of Decalogue

Fifth Semester

1. Introduction to Theology
2. Sacraments in General
3. Theological Anthropology
4. Eschatology
5. Christology
6. Seminar: Interpretation of Lord's Prayer

Sixth Semester

1. The Gospel of St. Mark
2. Canon Law
3. Ecclesiology
4. Liturgy – Various Rites
5. BTH Dissertation

 

Applicants seeking admission to the Baccalaureate in Religious Science (Theology-BRs) must satisfy the following requirements:

• Successful completion of Higher Secondary Education (Plus Two) or an equivalent qualification with a minimum of 55% marks.
• Submission of a recommendation letter from the competent ecclesial authority, such as the Parish Priest or the Superior of the Religious House.
• Applicants who have completed previous studies in other theological Institutes or Faculties may be considered for admission after a careful scrutiny of the canonical validity of the certificates and academic qualifications submitted.
• The Academic Council of the Institute reserves the right to evaluate such applications, and its decision regarding admission and recognition of previous studies shall be final.