Department of Religious and Sikh Studies:

The Department of Religious and Sikh Studies was established in 2017. In this department all

religions along with Sikhism are studied within a systematic and scientific manner. The main

objective of this department is to provide information to the students about the doctrines, beliefs,

experiences, customs and scriptures of the major religions around the world. Therefore, in the

course of religious studies, the students are given information about the major religions of the

world. It develops moral and social values, understanding of different religions, respect and

mutual understanding in students.

Thrust Areas

Systematic and scientific studies of religions

study of the world's major religions

Knowledge about Social and ethical values

Communal harmony

Understanding the world scriptures

Fee Concession to Needy Students: Students from low economic background are given concessions in this department so that despite

of their circumstances they can get quality education.

Vision of the Department: To impart knowledge of Indian and Semitic Religion, Inculcate Social and religion values in the

Students.

Courses offered: The Subject offered as one the Elective Subject in the degree of Bachelor of Arts (BA).

Courses Offered Duration Seats Academic

Qualification

BA 3 years Open 10+2

Infrastructure:

A well-furnished Faculty Room

College and Department library has a wide collection of various titles on Sikh

Religion, Sikh Philosophy, Sikh History, Indian Religion (Hinduism, Jainism and

Buddhism) and Semitic Religion (Judaism, Christianity and Islam).

Clubs/ Societies: Gurmat Vichar Sabha and The Centre of Sikh Religious And Cultural

Studies

Faculty:

Sr.

No

Name and Email Qualification

No of

Publication

books Conferences/

seminar /

Workshop

Attended

Area of

Specialization

Dr. Sukhjinder

Kaur

Sukhi84khalsa@g

mail.com

94657-77573

Ph.d NET, JRF

MA

(Comparative of

Religion )

7 1 10 Sikh Religion

and

Comparative

Study Of

Religion

Activities of the Department:

1. Expert Lecture

Date: October 24, 2019.

Speakers: Dr. Terilochan Singh (Head Physics Department Of Khalsa College Patiala)

Topic: Gurbani and Science

2. National Seminar

Date: August 8, 2020

Topic: Guru Teg Bahadur: Life, Bani and Pilgrimage

3. Two days Historical Trip

Date: November 20, 2019.

Place: Sultanpur lodhi, Khadur Sahib, Goindwal Sahib

4. Open Quiz contest:

Date: September24, 2019.

Subject: Guru Nanak: Life, Philosophy and Teachings

5. National Seminar

Date: June 12, 2021

Topic: Concept of Seva and Chrdikala in Sikhism