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FACULTY OF HUMANITIES & RELIGIOUS STUDIES

SYLLABUS

FOR

M.A. (HONS.) RELIGIOUS STUDIES(Under Credit Based Continuous Evaluation Grading System)

(SEMESTER: I–IV)

Examinations: 2014–15

GURU NANAK DEV UNIVERSITYAMRITSAR

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1M.A. (HONS.) RELIGIOUS STUDIES (SEMESTER–I)

Time:Minor Tests: 1 Hour Max Marks : 100Major Test : 3 Hours First Minor Test : 20

Second Minor Test : 20Quiz : 10Major Test : 50

Instructions for the Candidates:

1. M.A. (Hons.) Religious Studies will be completed in four Semesters

2. M.A. (Hons.) Religious Studies offers 22 courses (GNL-401- 422) 4 credits of each course

and is divided in four semesters. The Students are required to opt 6 courses in (each Ist and

IInd semester) and one course in semester III and semester IV from allied departments.

3. There are three Units in each course. The candidates are required to appear in three tests

(2 Minor and 1 Major) during the course.

4. First Minor Test from Unit-I carrying 20 marks will be held after six weeks from the

commencement of semester.

5. Second Minor Test from Unit-II carrying 20 marks will be held six weeks after the first test.

6. Third Major Test (from the whole syllabus), carrying 50 marks will be held in the end of

each semester according to the date-sheet announced by University authorities.

7. Quiz Test (10 Marks) from each course will be held during the semester.


Scheme of Studies

SEMESTER–I

GNL–401 Origin and Development of ReligionGNL–402 Vedic ReligionGNL–403 Origin and Development of Sikh ReligionGNL–404 Bhakti Tradition of Medieval IndiaGNL–405 Exegetical Traditions of Guru Granth SahibGNL–406 Philosophy of Religion

SEMESTER–II

GNL–407 Structure and Patterns of ReligionGNL–408 Philosophy of SikhismGNL–409 Sociology of Sikh ReligionGNL–410 Varan Bhai Gurdas and Janam Sakhi LiteratureGNL–411 History of the Sikhs (1709-1849)GNL–412 Islamic Philosophy

SEMESTER–III

GNL–413 Religious Movements of PunjabGNL–414 BuddhismGNL–415 Study of Singh Sabha LiteratureGNL–416 SufismGNL–417 Study of Dasam Granth

Note: One Interdisciplinary Course is compulsory for students.

SEMESTER–IV

GNL–419 Six Schools of Indian PhilosophyGNL–420 Special Study of Major BanisGNL–421 JainismGNL–423 Judaism and ChristianityGNL–424 Analysis of Sikh Literature

Note: One Interdisciplinary Course is compulsory for students.


GNL–401: ORIGIN AND DEVELOPMENT OF RELIGION4 Credits

UNIT–IOrigin and Development of Religion1. Religion: Definition, Nature and Scope2. Forms of Primitive Religion : Animism, Fetishism, Magic, Totem3. Indus Valley Civilization : Beliefs and Practices

UNIT–IISociological Theories of Origin of Religion1. Evolutionary Theories : Max Mullar and E.B. Tylor2. Functional Theories : Emile Durkheim and Max Weber3. Religious Specialists : Shamans, Priest and Witches

UNIT–IIIReligions in Modern World1. Religions and Culture : Beliefs and Rituals2. Religious Pilgrimage3. Religious Festivals

Suggested Readings:

English Books:

1. Greig, J.C.C., Religions of Mankind: Today & Yesterday, Fortrees Press, Philadelphia, 1967.2. Jevous, Frank Byron, The History of Religion, Orient Publication, Delhi, 1985.3. Leach, Edmund, The Structural Study of Myth and Totemism, Tavistock Publication Ltd.,

London.4. Noss, John B., Man's Religions, Macmillan Publishing Co., New York, 1984.5. Paul, Redin, Primitive Religion, Dover Publication, New York, 1957.6. Smart, Ninian, The Religious Experience of Mankind, William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd.,

Glasgow, 1969.

Punjabi Book:

1. qwilb, gurbcn isMG, Drm dI auqpqI qy ivkws, pMjwbI XUnIvristI, pitAwlw, 1984.

Hindi Books:

1. 1985.

2. 1989.3. msIh, XwkUb, smwnX Drm-drSn, moqI lwl bnwrsI dws, id`lI, 1985.


GNL–402: VEDIC RELIGION4 Credits

UNIT–IVedas and Upanishads1. Vedas : An Introduction2. Vedic Theology and Rituals3. Philosophy of Upanishads : Brahman, Atman, Mukti

UNIT–IIPuranas1. Puranas: An Introduction2. Philosophical Aspects of Puranas3. Cultural Aspects of Puranas

UNIT–III

Ramayana, Mahabharta and Bhagavad Gita1. Ramayana : An introduction2. Mahabharta : An Introduction3. Bhagavad Gita : Karma, Bhakti and Jnana Yoga

Suggested Readings:

English Books:1. Balbir Singh, The Conceptual Framework of Indian Philosophy, The Macmillan Co. of India,

New Delhi, 1976.2. Barth, A., Religions of India, S. Chand & Co., New Delhi, 1969.3. Bhattacharya, S.H. (ed.), The Cultural Heritage of India, Vols, I & II, The Rama Krishna

Mission, Calcutta, 1969.4. Gupta,S.N. Das, A History of Indian Philosophy, Vol. I, Cambridge University Press, New

York, 1969.5. H. Hiriyanna, Outlines of Indian Philosophy, George Allen & Unwin Ltd., London, 1931.6. Hume, R.E., The Thirteen Principal Upanishads, Oxford University Press, New York, 1975.7. Keith, A.B., The Religion and Philosophy of Vedas and Upanishads, Moti Lal Banarsi Dass,

New Delhi, 1970.8. S.Radhakrishnan, Indian Philosophy, Vol. I, George Allen & Unwin, London, 1971.

Hindi Books:1. gupqw, AYs.AYn. dws, BwrqIX drSn kw ieiqhws, Bwg 5, rwjsQwn ihMdI gRMQ AkwdmI,

jYpur, 1973.2. fBokekoh, nkoHvhH, Gkosh: do;aB, gzikph :{Bhtof;Nh,gfNnkbk,1994H3. rwDw ikRSnB, BwrqIX drSn, Bwg pihlw, rwjpwl AYNf sMnz, id`lI, 1973.


GNL–403: ORIGIN AND DEVELOPMENT OF SIKH RELIGION4 Credits

UNIT–IGuru Nanak and the Foundation of Sikhism1. Milieu : Religious, Social and Political2. Guru Nanak - The Founder of Sikhism3. Mission of Guru Nanak

UNIT–IISikhism: From Guru Angad to Guru Arjan Dev1. Growth of Sikh Religion under Guru Angad, Guru Amar Das and Guru Ram Das.2. Expansion and Consolidation under Guru Arjan Dev3. Editing of Guru Granth Sahib

UNIT–IIISikhism: From Guru Hargobind to Guru Gobind Singh1. Guru Hargobind and the Institution of Miri-Piri.2. Guru Tegh Bahadur : Historical Concerns and Martyrdom3. Guru Gobind Singh : Carrying on Guru Nanak's Mission

Suggested Readings:

English Books:1. Banerjee, A.C., Guru Nanak and His Times, Punjabi University, Patiala, 1971.2. Banerjee,I.B. ,Evolution of the Khalsa, A.Mukerjee & Co., Calcutta, 2 Vols., 1972.3. Ganda Singh, A Short History of the Sikhs, Orient Longmans, Bombay, 19604. Grewal ,J.S., and S.S. Bal, Guru Gobind Singh, Punjab University, Chandigarh, 19675. Grewal, J.S., Guru Nanak in History, Punjab University, Chandigarh, 1979.6. Harbans Singh (ed.), Perspective on Guru Nanak, Punjabi University, Patiala, 1975.7. McLeod,W.H, Evolution of Sikh Community, Oxford University Press, Delhi, 1976.8. _____________,Guru Nanak and the Sikh Religion, Oxford University Press, Delhi, 1976.9. Khushwant Singh, History of Sikhs, Oxford University Press, New Delhi, Vol. I, 1999.

Punjabi Books:1. swgr, s.s., Aqy mohn jIq isMG, gurU qyg bhwdr : jIvn qy isrjnw, inaU eyz bu`k

sYNtr,AMimRqsr, 1976.2. gMfw isMG Aqy qyjw isMG, is`K ieiqhws, pMjwbI XUnIvristI, pitAwlw, 19853. qwrn isMG qy POjw isMG, gurU qyg bhwdr : jIvn qy rcnw, pMjwbI XUnIvristI,

pitAwlw,1976.4. iFloN,blvMq isMG, pRmu`K is`K qy is`K pMQ, isMG bRdrz, AMimRqsr, 1997.5. bYnrzI,ieMdU BUSx, Kwlsy dI isrjxw, do Bwg, pMjwbI XUnIvristI, pitAwlw, 1976.6. Bgq isMG, pMjwb dw ieiqhws, pMjwb XUnIvristI tYkst borf, cMfIgVH, 1983.7. rwey jsbIr isMG, Kwlsw isrjxw qy dsm gRMQ, ivigAwn BwrqI, AMimRqsr, 1999.8. rwey jsbIr isMG, pMjwb dy smwijk ieiqhws qy iek nzr, nvIn pRkwSn, AMimRqsr,1998.


GNL–404: BHAKTI TRADITION OF MEDIEVAL INDIA4 Credits

UNIT–IBhakti Tradition1. Bhakti: Definition and Meaning2. Origin and Development of Bhakti Tradition3. Bhakti Tradition of South and North India

UNIT–IISarguna and Nirguna Bhakti: Some Prominent Bhagats1. Sarguna Bhakti : Bhagat Ramanand and Surdas2. Sarguna Bhakti : Bhagat Tulsidas3. Nirguna Bhakti : Bhagat Namdev

UNIT–IIINirguna Bhakti: Some Prominent Bhagats1. Bhagat Kabir2. Bhagat Ravidas3. Impact of Bhakti Tradition on Religion, Society and Culture

Suggested Readings:

English Books:1. Bhattacharya, H. (ed.), The Cultural Heritage of India, The Ramakrishna Mission, Calcutta,

1969.2. Darshan Singh, Indian Bhakti Tradition and Sikh Gurus, Lyall Book Depot, Ludhiana, 1968.

Punjabi Books:1. swbr, jsbIr isMG, Bgq rivdws sRoq pusqk, gurU nwnk dyv XUnIvristI, AMimRqsr[2. blkwr isMG(sMpw.), nwnk pRkwS p`iqRkw (BgqI ivSyS AMk), pMjwbI XUnIvristI, pitAwlw[3. mnmohn isMG, gurU nwnk Aqy BgqI AMdoln, mndIp pRkwSn, nvIN id`lI, 1970.

Hindi Books:1. sihgl,mnmohn,sMq kwiv kw dko;afBe ivSlySx, BwrqNydU Bvn, cMfIgVH, 1965.2. Srmw,jotz;a lwl, wZX ekbhB fBor[D BgqI swDnw, nvoidAw inkyqn, vwrwnsI.3. cqurvydI,prSurwm, auqrI Bwrq kI sMq prMprw, BwrqI BMfwr, Alwhwbwd, 1964.4. BVQvwl,pIqMbr d`q, ihMdI kwvX myN inrgux sMpRdwie, (Anuvwdk prSurwm cqurvydI,

sMpw. BgIrQ mSur), AvD pbiliSMg hwaus, lKnaU, sMmq 2007.5. munSI rwm, BgqI kw ivkws, cOKMBw ividAw Bvn, vwrwnsI, 1958.


GNL–405: EXEGETICAL TRADITIONS OF GURU GRANTH SAHIB4 Credits

UNIT–IEarly Exegetical Traditions1. Exegesis through the Scripture2. Exegetical Approach of Bhai Gurdas3. Exegetical Approach of Meharban and his Successors

UNIT–IIMajor Exegetical Traditions1. Udasi Tradition2. Nirmala Tradition3. Singh Sabha Tradition : Bhai Vir Singh, Bhai Jodh Singh

UNIT–IIIProminent Modern Exegeses1. Prof. Sahib Singh2. Prof. Teja Singh3. Major English Translations of Gurbani : A Survey

Suggested Readings:

English Book:

1. Gurnek Singh, Guru Granth Sahib: Interpretations, Meaning and Nature, National BookShop, Delhi, 1998.

Punjabi Books:

1. AivnwS kOr, pRoPYsr swihb isMG – jIvn Aqy rcnw, pMjwbI XUnIvristI, pitAwlw, 1983.2. swihb isMG (pRo.), gurbwxI dy ieiqhws bwry, isMG bRdrz, AMimRqsr, 1960.3. _____________, Awid bIV bwry, isMG bRdrz, AMimRqsr, 1970.4. __________, gurbwxI ivAwkrx, isMG bRdrz, AMimRqsr, 1980.5. j`gI, rqn isMG, gurbwxI tIky AwnMdGn, BwSw ivBwg, pitAwlw.6. tIkwkwrI, ieiqhwskwrI qy p`qrkwrI, pMjwbI XUnIvristI, pitAwlw, 1989.7. qwrn isMG, gurbwxI dIAW ivAwiKAw pRxwlIAW, pMjwbI XUnIvristI, pitAwlw, 1985.8. pRIqm isMG (sMpw.), inrml sMpRdwie, gurU nwnk dyv XUnIvristI, AMimRqsr, 1981.9. ___________, BweI kwnH isMG nwBw: ipCokV, rcnw qy mulWkx, gurU nwnk dyv

XUnIvristI, AMimRqsr, 1989.


GNL–406: PHILOSOPHY OF RELIGION4 Credits

UNIT–IPhilosophy of Religion: An Introduction1. Philosophy of Religion : Definition, Nature and Scope2. Relation of Philosophy of Religion to Theology and Religion3. Problems of Philosophy of Religion : Free-Will, Immortality and Evil

UNIT–IIPhilosophical Expressions of Religion1. Religious Language2. Religious Knowledge3. Religious Experience

UNIT–IIIArguments for the Existence of God1. Ontological Arguments2. Cosmological Arguments3. Teleological and Moral Arguments

Suggested Readings:

English Books:1. G., Galloway, The Philosophy of Religion, T.T. Clark, 38 George Street, Edinburgh,1960.2. John, H. Hick, Philosophy of Religion, Prentice Hall of India, Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, 1978.3. Rowe, W., W.J.Weinwright, Philosophy of Religion, Hocourt Brace Jovanovich Inc., USA,

1973.4. Y., Masih, Introduction of Religious Philosophy, Moti Lal Banarsi Dass, New Delhi, 1971.

Punjabi Book:

1. vzIr isMG, Drm dw dwrSink p`K, pMjwbI XUnIvristI, pitAwlw, 1986.

Hindi Books:

1. isnhw, hryNdR pRswd, Drm drSn kI rUp ryKw, moqI lwl bnwrsI dws, idlI, 1985.2. msIh, XwkUb, smwnX Drm drSn, moqI lwl bnwrsI dws, id`lI, 1985.

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GNL–407: STRUCTURE AND PATTERNS OF RELIGION4 Credits

UNIT–IIntroduction to Comparative Religion1. Nature and Scope of Comparative Religion2. Structural Types of Religion3. Typology of Religion

UNIT–IIProblems and Methods in the Study of Religion1. Nature of the Holy2. Nature of the World3. Man’s Encounter with the World of the Holy : Modes and Ways

UNIT–IIIStudy of Myths, Ritual and Cult1. Mythical Tradition2. Ritualistic Tradition3. Cult Tradition

Suggested Readings:

English Books:

1. Bouquet,A.C., Comparative Religion, Penguine Books, 1971.2. James ,E.O., Comparative Religion, Cox & Wyman, Great Britain, 1961.3. James, William, The Varieties of Religious Experience, Random House, New York, 1929.4. Mensching, G., Structures and Patterns of Religion, Motilal Banarsidass, New Delhi, 1976.5. Srivastava, R.S., Comparative Religion, Munshi Ram Manoharlal, New Delhi, 1974.

gzikph s/ fjzdh:1H Xow nfXn?BLnekdfwe gfog/y, gzikph :{Bhtof;Nh, gfNnkbk, 1997H2H :ke{p w;hj, s[bBkswe Xow do;aB, w'sh bkb pBko;h dk;, gNBk, 1985 (fjzdh)H3H okXk feq;aDB, XowL fJe s[bBkswe nfXn?B, b'e ;kfjs gqek;aB, nzfwqs;o, 1991H


GNL–408: PHILOSOPHY OF SIKHISM4 Credits

UNIT–ISikh Metaphysics

1. God, Soul, Liberation2. Cosmology3. Man and Purpose of Human Existence

UNIT–IISikh Epistemology1. Sikh Epistemology : Nature and Kinds of Knowledge2. Sikh Mysticism : Nature and Modes of Expression3. Guru, Sabad, Hukam

UNIT–IIISikh Axiology1. Values: Meaning, Nature and Kinds2. Karma and Retribution3. Social and Political Values

Suggested Readings:

English Books:

1. Avtar Singh, Ethics of the Sikhs, Punjabi University, Patiala, 1983.2. Daljeet Singh, Sikhism: A Comparative Study of Its Theology and Mysticism, Sterling

Publishers, New Delhi, 1979.3. Shashi Bala, Sikh Metaphysics, Singh Brothers, Amritsar, 1999.

Punjabi Books:1. Syr isMG, gurmiq drSn, SRomxI gurduAwrw pRbMDk kmytI, AMimRqsr, 1969.2. gurSrnjIq isMG, gurU nwnk bwxI ivclI nYiqkqw dw Ajokw pRsMg, BweI cqr isMG jIvn isMG,

AMimRqsr, 2007.3. j`gI, rqn isMG, gurU nwnk dI ivcwrDwrw, nvXu`g pbilSrj, id`lI, 1969.4. iFloN, jsivMdr kOr, gurU nwnk dI kImq mImWsw, gurU nwnk dyv XUnIvristI, AMimRqsr, 1982.5. blkwr isMG, is`K rh`svwd, pMjwbI XUnIvristI, pitAwlw[6. rwey jsbIr isMG, gurU gRMQ swihb iv`c bRhm dw sMklp, nvIn pRkwSn, AMimRqsr, 1979.


GNL–409: SOCIOLOGY OF SIKH RELIGION4 Credits

UNIT–ISociological Precepts of Sikhism1. Goal of Human Life2. Social Ethics: Justice, Equality and Freedom3. Code of Conduct : Personal and Congregational

UNIT–IISikh Society1. Rejection of Caste System2. Religious Festivals3. Major Sikhs Sects: Udasis, Nirmalas, Sewa Panthis and Nihangs.

UNIT–IIISikh Institutions1. Guruship: Granth and Panth2. Gurudwara, Sangat and Pangat3. Sarbat Khalsa and Gurmata

Suggested Readings:

English Books:1. Avtar Singh, Ethics of the Sikhs, Punjabi University, Patiala, 1979.

2. Cole,W.O. &, Piara Singh Sambhi, The Sikhs: Their Religion and Practices, Vikas

Publishing House, New Delhi, 1978.

3. Durkheim, Emile, Elementary Forms of Religion, George Allen & Unwin Ltd., London,

1976.

4. Kohli, S.S., Sikh Ethics, Munshi Ram Manohar Lal, New Delhi, 1975.

5. McMullan C.O. (Ed.), Rituals and Sacraments in Indian Religions, I S.P.C.K., Delhi, 1979.

6. Mogee, Reeca, Sociology: An Introduction, Halt Rinehert and Winston, New York, 1980.

7. Robertson, Ronald (Ed.), Sociology of Religion, Penguin Books, Middle England, 1969.

8. Weber, Max, The Protestant Ethics and the Spirit of Capitalism, George Allen & Unwin,

London, 1978.

9. Yinger. J. Milto, The Scientific Study of Religion, Crowell Collier and Macmillan, New

York, 1970.


Punjabi Books:

1. Amol, AYs.AYs., BwrqI smwjk sMsQwvW, pMjwbI XUnIvristI, pitAwlw, imqIhIx[

2. is`K rihq mirAwdw, SoRmxI gurduAwrw pRbMDk kmytI, AMimRqsr, 1998.

3. Syr isMG (pRoPYsr), gurmiq drSn, SoRmxI gurduAwrw pRbMDk kmytI, AMimRqsr, 1998.

4. koieinMg, sYmUAl, smwj ivigAwn (Anuvwdk bldyv isMG rihl), pMjwbI XUnIvristI,

pitAwlw, 1984.

5. gurSrnjIq isMG, gurU nwnk bwxI dw smwj–SwsqrI pirpyK, isMG bRdrz, AMimRqsr, 1998.

6. gurIey, jy.AYs., Bwrq ivc jwqW Aqy nslW, Anuvwdk AYn.AYs. soFI, pMjwbI XUnIvristI,

pitAwlw, 1977.

7. jgjIq isMG, is~K ienklwb, bwhrI pbilkySnz, nvI id`lI, 1982.

8. fyivs, ikMgzly, mnu`KI smwj, Anuvwdk pRkwS isMG jMmU, pMjwbI XUnIvristI, pitAwlw,

1971.

9. qyjw isMG, gMfw isMG is`K ieiqhws, pMjwbI XUnIvristI, pitAwlw, 1998.

10. pRIqm isMG (sMpw.) inrml sMpRdwie, gurU nwnk dyv XUnIvristI, AMimRqsr, 1981.

11. mihMdr isMG, bwbw sRI cMd qy audwsI m`q, nvXu`g pbilSrz, nvIN id`lI, 1996.


GNL–410: VARAN BHAI GURDAS AND JANAM SAKHI LITERATURE4 Credits

UNIT–IVaran Bhai Gurdas: Introduction1. Bhai Gurdas : Life and Times2. Bhai Gurdas : An Interpreter of Gurbani3. Varan Bhai Gurdas : A Source of Sikh History

UNIT–IIStudy of Selected Vars1. Study of First Var2. Study of Tenth Var3. Study of Twenty- Fourth Var

UNIT–IIIIntroduction to the Janamsakhi Literature1. Definition, Origin and Development of the Janamsakhi Tradition2. Constituents, Form, Purpose and Function of the Janamsakhis3. The Janamsakhis as a Source of History.

Suggested Readings:

English Books:1. McLeod, W.H., Guru Nanak and The Sikh Religion, Oxford, 1968.2. ___________, Early Sikh Tradition: A Study of the Janamsakhis, Oxford, 1980.3. Surjit Hans, A Reconstruction of the Sikh History from Sikh Literature, ABS Publishers,

Jalandhar, 1982.

Punjabi Books

1. gurbKS isMG, vwrW BweI gurdws–Awlocnwqmk AiDAYn, BwSw ivBwg pMjwb, pitAwlw, 1984.2. jgjIq isMG,jnmswKIAW dw qwrikk AiDAYn, pMjwbI swihq AkwdmI, luiDAwxw, 1970.3. j`gI, rqn isMG, BweI gurdws: jIvnI qy rcnw, pMjwbI XUnIvristI, pitAwlw, 1974.4. ipAwr isMG, gurU nwnk sbMDI iqMn Koj-p`qr, pMjwbI XUnIvristI, pitAwlw, 1970.


GNL–411: HISTORY OF THE SIKHS (1709-1849)4 Credits

UNIT–IBanda Singh Bahadur1. Life and Mission2. Achievements3. Polity

UNIT–IISikh Misals1. Origin and Organisation of the Misals2. Society under the Misals3. Prominent Sikh Misals:Bhangi,Ahluwalia,Ramgarhia,Phoolkia, Kanahyia

UNIT–IIIMaharaja Ranjit Singh1. Conquest and Consolidation2. Polity and Economy3. Social Organization

Suggested Readings:

English Books:1. Chopra, G.L., The Punjab as a Sovereign State 1799-1839, Vishveshvara Nand Vedic

Research Institute, Hoshiarpur, 1960.2. Grewal, J.S., From Guru Nanak to Maharaja Ranjit Singh: Essays in Sikh History, Guru

Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, 1972.3. _______________, The Reign of Maharaja Ranjit Singh, Sita Ram Kohli Memorial

Lectures, Punjabi University, Patiala, 1981.4. Gupta, H.R., History of the Sikhs (Vols. I-V), Munshi Ram Manohar Lal, Pvt.Ltd., New

Delhi, 1982.5. Gupta, P.L., and Sanjay Garg, The Coins of Dal Khalsa and Lahore Darbar, Deptt. of

Cultural Affairs and Archeology, Govt. of Punjab, Chandigarh, 1989.6. Khushwant Singh, History of Sikhs, (Vol.I),Oxford University Press, New Delhi, 1999.7. Sinha,N.K., Rise of Sikh Power, A. Mukherjee & Co., Calcutta, 1973.8. ________________, Ranjit Singh, A. Mukharjee & Co., Calcuta, 1975.

Punjabi Books:1. hoqI,pRym isMG, pMjwb dw smwijk ieiqhws, pMjwbI XUnIvristI, pitAwlw, 1979.2. sIql,s.s., is`K imslW qy srdwr Grwxy, lwhOr bu`k Swp, luiDAwxw, 1979.3. gryvwl, jy.AYs, rxjIq isMG, inaU eyz bu`k sYNtr, AMimRqsr, 1983.4. gMfw isMG, bMdw isMG bhwdr, pMjwbI XUnIvristI, pitAwlw, 1990.


GNL–412: ISLAMIC PHILOSOPHY4 Credits

UNIT–IAdvent of Islam1. Pre-Islamic Milieu of Arabia2. Life and Mission of Prophet Muhammad3. Quran : Compilation

UNIT–IIIslamic Beliefs and Practices1. Allah2. Day of Judgement3. Five Pillars

UNIT–IIIDevelopment of Islam after Muhammad1. Sects : Sunni and Shias2. Islam under Khalifas3. Islam and Violence

Suggested Readings:

English Books:1. Amir Ali, The Spirit of Islam, Idarah-i-Adabiyat, Delhi, 1978,2. Hitti, P.K, History of the Arabs, Macmillan, London, 1977.3. Muhammad Ali, Religion of Islam, S. Chand, New Delhi.4. Nicholson, Mystics of Islam, Idarah-i-Adabiyat, Delhi, 1976.5. Thomas, Hugs, Dictionary of Islam, Munshi Ram Manohar Lal, New Delhi, 1995.

Punjabi Books:1. ierSwd, muhMmd, hzrq muhMmd jIvn qy is`iKAwvW, pMjwbI XUnIvristI, pitAwlw, 1999.2. gulvMq isMG, ieslwm qy sUPIvwd, pMjwbI XUnIvristI, pitAwlw, 1986.3. pMjwbI swihq dw ieiqhws (m`Dkwl), BwSw ivBwg pMjwb, pitAwlw, 1971.

16M.A. (HONS.) RELIGIOUS STUDIES (SEMESTER–III)

GNL–413: RELIGIOUS MOVEMENTS OF PUNJAB(19TH AND EARLY 20THCENTURY)

4 Credits

UNIT–I

Major Religious Movements of the Sikhs and Christian Mission1. Nirankari Movement: Origin, Development and Impact on Society2. Namdhari Movement: Origin, Development and Impact on Society3. Christian Mission

UNIT–II

Arya Samaj, Ahmediyah and Singh Sabha Movements1. Arya Samaj Movement2. Ahmediyah Movement3. Singh Sabha Movement : Origin, Development and Role

UNIT–III

Gurdwara Reform Movement and Panch Khalsa Diwan1. Panch Khalsa Diwan2. Gurdwara Reform Movement : Origin, Development and Impact3. Sikh Gurdwara Act 1925

Suggested Readings:

English Books:1. Bajwa,Fauja Singh, Kuka Movement, Moti Lal Banarsi Dass, New Delhi, 1965.2. Farquhar,J.N., Modern Religious Movements in India, Munshi Ram Manohar Lal, New

Delhi, 1967.3. Jones,Kenneth, Arya Dharma, Manohar Publishing House, New Delhi, 1976.4. John,C.B. Webster, The Nirankari Sikhs, Macmillan, New Delhi, 1979.5. Khushwant Singh, History of Sikhs, Oxford University Press, New Delhi, 1979.6. Lavan, Spencer, Ahmediyah Movement : Past and Present, Guru Nanak Dev University,

Amritsar, 1976.7. Sahni,Ruchi Ram, Gurdwara Reform Movement, Shiromani Gurdwara Prabandhak

Committee, Amritsar, 1964.

Punjabi Books:1. AroVw, ey.sI. pMjwb dIAW lok lihrW, pMjwbI XUnIvristI, pitAwlw, 1989.2. ASok, smSyr isMG, pMjwb dIAW lihrW, AMimRqsr, 1955.3. kpUr, nirMdr isMG, igAwnI id`q isMG, pMjwbI XUnIvristI, pitAwlw, 1987.5. gMfw isMG(sMpw.), pMjwb, pMjwbI swihq AkwdmI, luiDAwxw, 1962.6. joS, sohx isMG, AkwlI moricAW dw ieiqhws, nvXu`g pbilSrz, nvIN idlI, 1972.


GNL–414: BUDDHISM4 Credits

UNIT–IBuddhism: An Introduction

1. Buddhism : Origin and Development2. Buddhist Sects : Hinayana and Mahayana3. Future of Buddhism as Global Religion

UNIT–IIBuddhist Metaphysics and Ethics

1. Buddhist Theory of Causation2. Buddhist Concept of Nirvana3. Buddhist Moral Value System

UNIT–IIIBuddhism: Social Vision

1. Buddhist Social Order2. Buddhist Festivals3. Buddhist Rituals

Suggested Readings:

English Books:1. Bahadur, Mal, The Religion of the Buddha, Vishveshvaranand Institutes Publication,

Hoshiarpur, 1958.2. Bhaskar, V.S., Faith and Philosophy of Buddhism, Kalpaz Publication, Delhi, 2009.3. Gnenther,Herbert V., Buddhist Philosphy in Theory and Practice, Shambhala Publication,

Berkely, 1971.4. Heinrich, Dumoulin, Buddhism in the Modern World, Macuillan and Co., New Delhi, 1976.5. Hermann, Oldebergy, Buddha : His Life, His Order, D.K. Publications, New Delhi, 2003.6. Joshi, L.M, Dhammapada, Publication Bureu, Panjabi University, Patiala, 1969.7. Malalasekera, Gunapala Piyasena, Encyclopedia of Buddhism, Sri Lanka, Government,

Press, Colombo, 1961.8. Murti, T.R.V., The Central Philosophy of Buddhism, George Allen & Unwin, London,

1960.9. Thomas, E.J. , The life of the Buddha : A Legend History, Keram Paul, London, 1927.10. Verma,V.P., Early Buddhism and Its Origin, Munshiram.M. Lal, 1973.11. Worder,A.K., Indian Buddhism, Motilal Banarsi Dass, New Delhi, 1985.

Punjabi Books1. inrwkwrI, Awr, fI. (fw.), BwrqI drSn, pblIkySn ibaUro, pMjwbI XUnIvristI, pitAwlw,

1966.2. pMnU, hrpwl isMG, Bwrq dy purwqn Drm : iek sMKyp srvyKx, gpbhe/;aB ibaUro, pMjwbI

XUnIvristI, pitAwlw, 2000.


GNL–415: STUDY OF SINGH SABHA LITERATURE4 Credits

UNIT–IGiani Dit Singh’s Contribution1. Giani Dit Singh: Life and Contribution.2. Analytical Study of Durga Prabodh.3. Analytical Study of Nakli Sikh Prabodh.

UNIT–IIBhai Kahn Singh Nabha’s Contribution1. Bhai Kahn Singh Nabha : Life and Contribution2. Analytical Study of Hum Hindu Nahin3. Analytical Study of Gurmat Martand

UNIT–IIIBhai Vir Singh’s Contribution1. Bhai Vir Singh: Life and Contribution2. Analytical Study of Guru Nanak Chamatkar3. Analytical Study of Kalgidhar Chamatkar

Suggested Readings:English Books:1. Barrier, N. Gerald, The Sikhs and Their Literature, Manohar Book Service, Delhi, 1970.2. Gopal Singh, A History of the Sikh People ( 1469-1978), World Sikh University Press, New

Delhi.3. Harbans Singh, Bhai Vir Singh, Sahitaya Akademi, New Delhi, 1972.4. Khosla, G.S., Bhai Vir Singh : An Analytical Study, Heritage Publishers, New Delhi, 1984.5. Talib, Gurbachan Singh and Attar Singh (eds.), Bhai Vir Singh : Life, Times and Works,

Punjab University, Chandigarh, 1973.

Punjabi Books1. ASok, SmSyr isMG,pRis`D ivdvwn BweI kwnH isMG nwBw, pMjwbI swihq pRkwSn, AMimRqsr, 1966.2. siqMdr isMG, BweI vIr isMG – jIvn qy rcnw, pMjwbI XUnIvristI, pitAwlw, 1982.3. soml,krnYL isMG, BweI id`q isMG igAwnI : jIvn, rcnw qy S^sIAq, isMG bRdrz, AMimRqsr,

2005.4. hrbMs isMG, BweI vIr isMG SqwbdI gRMQ, BweI vIr isMG SqwbdI sMmqI, id`lI, 1972.5. kpUr, nirMdr isMG, igAwnI id`q isMG : jIvn qy rcnw, pMjwbI XUnIvristI, pitAwlw, 1987.6. nwBw kwnH isMG, hm ihMdU nhIN, isMG bRdrz, AMimRqsr, 2009.7. nykI,gurnyk isMG, isMG sBw lihr dy aus`reIey, rYksonw ipRMtrz, AMimRqsr, 1985.8. primMdr isMG, isMG sBw lihr dI pMjwbI swihq nUM dyx, lwhOr bu`k Swp, luiDAwxw, 1987.9. pRIqm isMG (pRo.), BweI kwnH isMG nwBw : ipCokV, rcnw qy mulMkx, gurU nwnk dyv XUnIvristI,

AMimRqsr, 1989.


GNL–416: SUFISM4 Credits

UNIT–IIntroduction1. Origin and Development of Sufism2. Basic Tenets of Sufism3. Sufism’s Contribution to Indian Culture

UNIT–IIMajor Sufi Silsilahs1. Chisti2. Qadri3. Nakashbandi

UNIT–IIIStudy of Major Sufi Works1. Baba Farid2. Bullah Shah3. Sarmad

Suggested Readings:

English Books:

1. Arberry, A.J., Sufism, Allen and Unwin Ltd., London, 1963.

2. Hitti, P.K., History of the Arabs, Macmillan, London, 1977.

3. Nicholson, Mystics of Islam, Idarah-i-Adabiyat, Delhi, 1976.

Punjabi Books:

1. Swh husYYn : jIvn qy rcnw, BwSw ivBwg pMjwb, pitAwlw, 1970.

2. Swrdw,swDU rwm, sUPImq qy pMjwbI sUPI swihq, BwSw ivBwg pMjwb, pitAwlw, 1973.

3. gulvMq isMG, ieslwm qy sUPIvwd, pMjwbI XUnIvristI, pitAwlw , 1986.

4. pMjwbI swihq dw ieiqhws (m`Dkwl), BwSw ivBwg pMjwb, pitAwlw, 1971.

5. bwbw PrId ivSyS AMk, pMjwbI dunIAW, BwSw ivBwg pMjwb, pitAwlw, 1960.


GNL–417: STUDY OF DASAM GRANTH4 Credits

UNIT–IAuthor and Controversy1. Dasam Granth : An Introduction2. Authorship3. Authenticity

UNIT–IIStudy of Major Banis1. Jaap Sahib2. Bachitar Natak as Autobiography3. Chandi Di Var

UNIT–IIIStudy of Miscellaneous Banis1. Teti Swayye2. Zafarnamah3. Krishnavtar

Suggested Readings:

Punjabi Books:

1. ASok, SmSyr isMG, sRI dsm gRMQ qy hor rcnwvW : iek AiDAYn, PkIr isMG, AMimRqsr,1966.

2. syvw isMG (sMpw.), dsm gRMQ dI coxvIN bwxI, nYSnl buk tRst, nvIN id`lI, 1998.3. hirbMs isMG (ivAwiKAwkwr), cMfI dI vwr inrxX stIk, suMdr buk ifpU, jlMDr, 1979.4. hirbMs isMG, sRI dsm gRMQ drpx, gurmiq inrxY, cMfIgVH, 19805. hrIBgvMq isMG, rqn isMG j`gI (sMpw.), dsm gRMQ bwxI fpT[ok, pMjwbI XUnIvristI,

pitAwlw, 1991.6. jwgIr isMG, jwpu ivvycn tIkw jwpu swihb pwqSwhI dsvIN, rvI pRkwSn id`lI, 1968.7. jy.pI. sMgq isMG (tIkwkwr), bicqR nwtk stIk, isMG bRdrz, AMimRqsr, 1991.8. j`gI, rqn isMG dsm gRMQ dw kriqRqv, pMjwbI swihq sBw, id`lI, 1966.9. j`gI, rqn isMG, jwpu swihb dw gOrv, goibMd sdn ienstIicaUt Pwr AYNfvwnsf st`fIz

ien kMporyitv irlIjn, nvIN idlI, 1999.10. j`gI, rqn isMG (sMpw.), is`K pMQ ivSv koS (Bwg I Aqy II), gurSrn pbilsrz, pitAwlw,

2005.11. qwrn isMG, dsm gRMQ rUp qy rs, gurU goibMd isMG PwauNfySn, cMfIgVH, 1967.12. pdm, ipAwrw isMG, dsm gRMQ drSn, srdwr swihq Bvn, pitAwlw, 1969.13. pdm, ipAwrw isMG (sMpw.), zPrnwmw qy hor nwmy, isMG bRdrz, AMimRqsr, 1998.

21M.A. (HONS.) RELIGIOUS STUDIES (SEMESTER–IV)

GNL–419: SIX SCHOOLS OF INDIAN PHILOSOPHY4 Credits

UNIT–IIndian Philosophy: An Introduction

1. Indian Philosophy : An Introduction2. Orthodox Systems : Main Characteristics3. Heterodox Systems : Main Characteristics

UNIT–IISamkhya, Yoga and Nyaya Schools1. Samkhya Philosophy2. Yoga Philosophy3. Nyaya Philosophy

UNIT–IIIVaisheshika, Mimamsa and Vedanta Schools1. Vaisheshika Philosophy2. Mimamsa Philosophy3. Vedanta Philosophy

Suggested Readings:

English Books1. Bhattacharya, H. (ed.), The Cultural Heritage of India, Vol. III, The Ramakrishna Mission,

Calcutta, 1969.2. Chatterjee S.C., and D.M. Datta, An Introduction to Indian Philosophy, Calcutta University

Press, Calcutta, 1968.3. Gupta, S. N. Das, A History of Indian Philosophy, Vol.I, Moti Lal Banarsi Dass, Delhi,

1975.4. Hiriyanna, M., Outlines of Indian Philosophy, George Allen and Unwin Ltd., London,

1971.5. Muller, F.M., The Six Systems of Indian Philosophy, Associated Publishing House, New

Delhi, 1973.6. Radhakrishnan,S., Indian Philosophy, Vol.II, George Allen and Unwin Ltd., London, 1931.

Punjabi Books1. gupqw, SwqI nwQ, BwrqI drSn, pMjwb styt tYkst bu`k borf, cMfIgVH, 1974.


GNL–420: SPECIAL STUDY OF MAJOR BANIS4 Credits

UNIT–IGuru Nanak Bani1. Analytical Study of Dakhni Onkar2. Analytical Study of Asa Patti3. Analytical Study of Malhar Di Var

UNIT–IIBanis of Gurus1. Analytical Study of Var Suhi (Guru Amardas)2. Analytical Study of Gauri Di Var (Guru Ramdas)3. Analytical Study of Bawan Akhri (Guru Arjan Dev)

UNIT–IIIMiscellaneous Banis1. Analytical Study of Salokas of Guru Tegh Bahadur2. Analytical Study of Bhat Bani3. Analytical Study of Akal Ustat

Suggested Readings:

Punjabi Books:

1. swgr,;fpzdoihs isMG (sMpw.), vwr mlwr buhp`KI AiDAYn, gurU nwnk dyv XUnIvristI,

AMimRqsr, 2003.

2. hrbMs isMG, igAwnI, Akwl ausqq inrxX, suMdr bu`k if`pU, jlMDr, 1972.

3. ikRpwl isMG, igAwnI, B`tW dy sv`eIey, stIk BweI cqr isMG jIvn isMG, AMimRqsr, 2006.

4. kohlI, suirMdr isMG, gurU qyg bhwdur-jIvn smW qy rcnw, pblIkySn ibaUro, pMjwbI

XUnIvristI, cMfIgVH, 1976.

5. qwrn isMG, dsm gRMQ, rUp qy rs, gurU goibMd isMG PwaUNfySn, cMfIgVH, 1967.

6. drSn isMG, Akwl ausqq, igAwn swgr pblIkySn, id`lI, 1999.

7. pRIqm kOr, Awid gRMQ dIAW vwrW dw ;zuko isDWq, vwirs Swh PwaUNfySn, AMimRqsr, 1990.


GNL–421: JAINISM4 Credits

UNIT–IJainism: An Introduction

1. Jainism : Origin and Development2. Jaina Sects : Digambar and Shvetambar3. Future of Jainism as Global Religion

UNIT–IIJaina Metaphysics

1. Jaina Metaphysics : Jiva and Ajiva2. Jaina Ethics : Karma and Moksh3. Jaina Epistemology : Nayavad and Syadvad

UNIT–IIIJainism: Social Vision

1. Jaina Social order2. Jaina Festivals3. Jaina Rituals

Suggested Readings:

English Books:

1. Gopal, S.S, Outlines of Jainism, New Delhi, 1973.

2. H.Jacobi, Studies in Jainism, Ahmadabad, 1946.

3. Jain, Arun Kumar, Faith & Philosophy of Jainism, Kalpaz Publications, Delhi, 2009.

4. Shah, U.P., Jainism New Encyclopedias, Britannica, Chicago, 1974.

5. Stevenson, S., The Heart of Jainism, Munshiram Manoharlal, New Delhi, 1970.


GNL–423: JUDAISM AND CHRISTIANITY4 Credits

UNIT–I

Origin and Development of Judaism1. Moses : Life and Mission2. Covenant and Relationship with God3. Prophetic Tradition

UNIT–II

Origin and Development of Christianity1. Jesus Christ : Life and Mission2. Old and New Testament3. Origin and Development of Church

UNIT–III

Beliefs and Practices of Judaism and Christianity1. Jewish Rituals and Festivals2. Doctrine of Trinity3. Sacraments

Suggested Readings:

English Books:

1. Campbell,D.B.J., The Old Testament for Modern Reader, John Murray, London, 1972.

2. Christianity, Punjabi University, Patiala, 1969.

3. Fellows,Ward J., Religions : East and West, Halt Rinehart, New York, 1979.

4. Smart, Ninian, The Religious Experience of Mankind, Collins, London, 1969

Punjabi Books:

1. B`tI, krqwr cMd, eIsweI Drm iek jwx-pCwx, pMjwbI XUnIvristI, pitAwlw, 1995.

2. mYsI, jymz, msIhIAq iek pircX, PkIr isMG AYNf sMnz, AMimRqsr, 1976.


GNL–424: ANALYSIS OF SIKH LITERATURE4 Credits

UNIT–I

Gursobha Granth

1. Life and Contribution of Kavi Senapati

2. Analysis of Gursobha Granth

3. Historical Importance

UNIT–IIGurbilas Literature

1. A Study of Gurbilas by Sukha Singh

2. A Study of Gurbilas by Koer Singh

3. A Study of Gurbilas Patshahi Chhevin

UNIT–IIIMiscellaneous Literature

1. A Study of Mahima Prakash by Sarupdas Bhalla

2. A Study of Bansawali Nama by Kesar Singh Chhibar

3. A Study of Panth Prakash by Rattan Singh Bhangu

Suggested Readings:

English Books:

1. Hans, Surjit Singh, A Reconstruction of Sikh History from Sikh Literature, ABS Publication,

Jalandhar, 1988.

Hindi Book:

1. suKw isMG, guriblws, (sMpw. fw. jY Bgvwn goiel), BwSw ivBwg pMjwb, pitAwlw, 1970.


Punjabi Books

1. suKw isMG (BweI), guriblws dsvIN pwqSwhI, lwlw rwmcMd mwnk twhlw, luhwrI drvwzw,

lwhOr, 1912.

2. suKw isMG, guriblws pwqSwhI 10, (sMpw. fw. gurSrn kOr j`gI), BwSw ivBwg pMjwb, pitAwlw,

1989.

3. suKw isMG, guriblws pwqSwhI dsvIN, (pIAYc.fI dI ifgrI leI mnivMdr isMG duAwrw gurU

nwnk dyv XUnIvirstI, AMimRqsr ivKy 1994 iv`c pRsquq kIqw igAw Koj-pRbMD)

4. sYnwpqI, kvI, sRI gur soBw,( sMpw. gMfw isMG), pMjwbI XUnIvristI, pitAwlw, 1988.

5. sohx, kiv, guriblws CyvIN pwqSwhI, BwSw ivBwg pMjwb, pitAwlw, 1970.

6. koier isMG, gur iblws pwqSwhI 10, (sMpw. SmSyr isMG ASok), pMjwbI XUnIvristI, pitAwlw,

1986.

7. BMgU, rqn isMG, sRI gur pMQ pRkwS, (sMpw. fw. blvMq isMG iF`loN), isMG bRdrz, AMimRqsr,

2004.

8. lWbw,goibMd isMG Aqy Kzwn isMG (sMpw.), mihmw pRkwS (Bwg dUjw), BwSw ivBwg pitAwlw,

1971.

9. vIr isMG (sMpw.), pRwcIn pMQ pRkwS, BweI vIr isMG swihq sdn, nvIN id`lI, 1993.

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