Cmv:theology is not and should not be regarded as an academic subject worthy of government subsidy or respected at universities:
It seems that the fruits of theology are rotten and few; the few theological thinkers that are notable have only produced works of worth under the umbrella of philosophical thought.  Theologians are often poor philosophers, like Aquinas.

Theology is third rate philosophy, as it is merely philosophy with the initial assumption of a specific conception of God/s and scriptural claims.  It is *objectively* less likely to reach true conclusions than philosophy because of this presupposition (according to the principle of parsimony).

Cultural studies, history, anthropology, comparative religion, sociohistory, politics and related subjects form the grounds on which religions may be legitimately and fruitfully discussed.