IGNOU BSOE-145 Assignment 2026-27
Religion and Society
Last updated by IGNOU: 24 Jul 2026. Guide written from the official PDF on 02 Nov 2026, 04:25 pm.
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| Course code | BSOE-145 |
|---|---|
| Course title | Religion and Society |
| Programme | Bachelor of Arts (BAG); Bachelor of Arts (Multidisciplinary) – BAMBAG, BAFSO |
| School | School of Social Sciences |
| Assignment code | ASST /TMA /2026-27 |
| Session | July 2026 and January 2027 |
| Maximum marks | 100 |
| Weightage | 30% |
| Last date (June exam) | 31 Mar 2027 |
| Last date (December exam) | 30 Sept 2026 |
| Medium | English, Hindi |
About the BSOE-145 assignment
The BSOE-145 assignment explores religion’s relationship with Indian society and the development of the sociology of religion. Topics include religious pluralism, tribal religions, caste in Indian Islam, secularisation, religious groups, communal riots, civil religion, and the relationship between religion and science.
The booklet describes three TMAs for this six-credit course, presented through three sections containing 10 questions worth 100 marks overall. Section I has two 20-mark questions requiring about 400 words each; Section II has three 10-mark questions requiring about 250 words each; Section III has five 6-mark questions requiring about 100 words each. Assignments contribute 30% of the final result.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 20 | Explain how religion and society interact in India. |
| Q2 | 20 | Discuss how the sociology of religion developed as a field of study. |
| Q3 | 10 | Explain the meaning of religious pluralism. |
| Q4 | 10 | Discuss whether tribal religions are declining. |
| Q5 | 10 | Describe how caste operates within Islam in India. |
| Q6 | 6 | Explain the meaning of secularisation. |
| Q7 | 6 | Identify the differences between a denomination and a sect. |
| Q8 | 6 | Describe the major factors responsible for communal riots. |
| Q9 | 6 | Explain the concept of civil religion. |
| Q10 | 6 | Identify the differences between religion and science. |
This is a summary of each question. Download the official PDF above for the exact questions and word limits.
How to write and submit it
- Read the Programme Guide instructions and relevant course units before preparing your answers.
- Answer every question in your own words, keeping to approximately 400 words for Section I, 250 words for Section II and 100 words for Section III.
- Organise descriptive answers with an introduction and conclusion, and keep arguments logical and connected.
- Write the final answers neatly and underline points you want to emphasise.
- Submit all assignments within the required time to be eligible for the term-end examination.
- Submit completed assignments to the coordinator of your study centre.
- Collect and retain a submission receipt; keep a photocopy of your work if possible.
- Ask the study centre to return your evaluated assignments.
Submission dates: 31 March 2027 (June term-end exam); 30 September 2026 (December term-end exam). These are the current listing dates; the PDF gives different admission-batch deadlines, so dates can differ by session.
Frequently asked questions
Which session is the BSOE-145 assignment for?
The assignment covers the July 2026 and January 2027 sessions.
What are the total marks and weightage for BSOE-145?
The assignment carries 100 marks and contributes 30% of the final course result.
How many questions must I answer, and what are the word limits?
Answer all 10 questions. Write about 400 words each for Questions 1–2, 250 words each for Questions 3–5, and 100 words each for Questions 6–10.
What are the BSOE-145 assignment submission deadlines?
The current listing gives 31 March 2027 for the June term-end exam and 30 September 2026 for the December term-end exam. The PDF instead lists 30 April 2027 for the July 2026 admission batch and 31 October 2027 for the January 2027 batch. Dates can differ by session; the current listing dates are used here.
Where should I submit the assignment?
Submit it to the coordinator of your study centre, obtain a receipt and retain it.
In which languages is the assignment available?
The official listing shows English and Hindi.
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