FACULTY OF HUMANITIES & RELIGIOUS STUDIES SYLLABUS FOR M.A. RELIGIOUS STUDIES (CBCEGS) (SEMESTER: I–II) (FOR NEW ADMISSION) & M.A. (HONS.) RELIGIOUS STUDIES (CBCEGS) (SEMESTER: III–IV) (For those Students who admitted in Session 2014-15) GURU NANAK DEV UNIVERSITY AMRITSAR Note: (i) Copy rights are reserved. Nobody is allowed to print it in any form. Defaulters will be prosecuted. (ii) Subject to change in the syllabi at any time. Please visit the University website time to time.
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FACULTY OF HUMANITIES & RELIGIOUS STUDIES
SYLLABUS
FOR
M.A. RELIGIOUS STUDIES (CBCEGS)(SEMESTER: I–II)
(FOR NEW ADMISSION)&
M.A. (HONS.) RELIGIOUS STUDIES (CBCEGS)(SEMESTER: III–IV)
(For those Students who admitted in Session 2014-15)
GURU NANAK DEV UNIVERSITYAMRITSAR
Note: (i) Copy rights are reserved.Nobody is allowed to print it in any form.Defaulters will be prosecuted.
(ii) Subject to change in the syllabi at any time.Please visit the University website time to time.
1M.A. RELIGIOUS STUDIES (SEMESTER I–II) (FOR NEW ADMISSION)
&M.A. (HONS.) RELIGIOUS STUDIES (SEMESTER III–IV)
(FOR THOSE STUDENTS WHO ADMITTED IN SESSION 2014-15)
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.
2M.A. RELIGIOUS STUDIES (SEMESTER I–II) (FOR NEW ADMISSION)
&M.A. (HONS.) RELIGIOUS STUDIES (SEMESTER III–IV)
(FOR THOSE STUDENTS WHO ADMITTED IN SESSION 2014-15)
SCHEME OF COURSE
M.A. RELIGIOUS STUDIES (SEMESTER I–II) (CBCEGS) (FOR NEW ADMISSION)
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
M.A. (HONS.) RELIGIOUS STUDIES (SEMESTER III–IV)(FOR THOSE WHO ADMITTED IN SESSION 2014-15)
SEMESTER–III
GNL–413 Religious Movements of Punjab (19th and early 20th century)GNL–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.
3M.A. RELIGIOUS STUDIES (SEMESTER–I) (CBCEGS)
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, Totem, Tabo, Mana3. 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.,
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.
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.
GNL–404: BHAKTI TRADITION OF MEDIEVAL INDIA4 Credits
UNIT–IBhakti Tradition1. Bhakti: Meaning, Types and Definition2. 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.
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–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.
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.
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.
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.
11M.A. RELIGIOUS STUDIES (SEMESTER–II) (CBCEGS)
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,
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,
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.
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.
16M.A. (HONS.) RELIGIOUS STUDIES (SEMESTER–III) (CBCEGS)
(FOR THOSE STUDENTS WHO ADMITTED IN SESSION 2014-15)
GNL–413: RELIGIOUS MOVEMENTS OF PUNJAB(19TH AND EARLY 20THCENTURY)
4 CreditsUNIT–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,
17M.A. (HONS.) RELIGIOUS STUDIES (SEMESTER–III) (CBCEGS)
(FOR THOSE STUDENTS WHO ADMITTED IN SESSION 2014-15)
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.
18M.A. (HONS.) RELIGIOUS STUDIES (SEMESTER–III) (CBCEGS)
(FOR THOSE STUDENTS WHO ADMITTED IN SESSION 2014-15)
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,
22M.A. (HONS.) RELIGIOUS STUDIES (SEMESTER–IV) (CBCEGS)(FOR THOSE STUDENTS WHO ADMITTED IN SESSION 2014-15)
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