FACULTY OF HUMANITIES & RELIGIOUS STUDIES SYLLABUS FOR M.A. RELIGIOUS STUDIES (CBCEGS) (SEMESTER: I–IV) Examinations: 2016–17 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–IV)
Examinations: 2016–17
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 (CBCEGS)
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. Religious Studies will be completed in four Semesters
2. M.A. 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 (CBCEGS)
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 Punjab (19th and early 20th Century)GNL-414 BuddhismGNL-415 Study of Singh Sabha LiteratureGNL-416 SufismGNL-417 Study of Dasam GranthNote: 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 (CBCEGS) (SEMESTER–I)
SEMESTER–IGNL-401 4 Credits
ORIGIN AND DEVELOPMENT OF RELIGION
Unit-I: Origin and Development of Religion1. Religion: Definition, Nature and Scope2. Forms of Primitive Religion : Animism, Fetishism, Magic, Totem, Taboo,
Mana3. Indus Valley Civilization : Beliefs and Practices
Unit-II: Sociological 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-III: Religion in Modern World1. Religious Harmony and Interfaith Dialogue2. Modern Challenges to Religion3. Religion and Science
Suggested Readings:
English Books1. Greig, J.C.C., Religions of Mankind: Today & Yesterday, Fortrees Press, Philadelohia,
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 – I: Vedas and Upanishads1. Vedas : An Introduction2. Vedic Theology and Rituals3. Philosophy of Upanishads : Brahman, Atman, Mukti
Unit-II: Puranas1. 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 Books1. 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 4 CreditsORIGIN AND DEVELOPMENT OF SIKH RELIGION
Unit-I: Origin of Sikhism: Guru Nanak to Guru Angad Dev1. Milieu : Religious, Social and Political2. Guru Nanak : Life and Teachings3. Guru Angad Dev
Unit-II: From Guru Amardas to Guru Arjan Dev1. Guru Amar Das2. Guru Ram Das3. Guru Arjan Dev
Unit-III: 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 : Creation of Khalsa
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 4 CreditsBHAKTI TRADITION OF MEDIEVAL INDIA
Unit-I: Bhakti Tradition1. Origin and Development of Bhakti Tradition2. Bhakti Tradition of South and North India3. Impact of Bhakti Tradition on Religion, Society and Culture
Unit-II: Sarguna and Nirguna Bhakti: Some Prominent Bhagats1. Bhagat Ramanand2. Bhagat Surdas3. Bhagat Tulsidas
Unit-I: Early Exegetical Traditions1. Exegesis through the Scripture : Sahaj Pranali2. Exegetical Approach of Bhai Gurdas : Bhai Parnali3. Exegetical Approach of Meharban and his Successors : Parmarth Parnali
Unit-II: Major Exegetical Traditions1. Udasi Tradition2. Nirmala Tradition3. Singh Sabha Tradition : Bhai Vir Singh, Bhai Jodh Singh
Unit-III: Prominent Modern Exegeses1. Prof. Sahib Singh2. Prof. Teja Singh3. Prof. G.S. Talib
Suggested Readings:English Books
1. Gurnek Singh, Guru Granth Sahib: Interpretations, Meaning and Nature, National BookShop, Delhi, 1998.
2. G.S. Talib, Sri Guru Granth Sahib in English Translation, Vol. I to IV, Publication Bureau,Punjabi University, Patiala, 1984-1990.
Unit-I: Philosophy 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-II: Philosophical Expressions of Religion1. Religious Language2. Religious Knowledge3. Religious Experience
Unit-III: Arguments for the Existence of God1. Ontological Arguments2. Cosmological Arguments3. Teleological and Moral Arguments
Suggested ReadingsEnglish 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,
Unit I: Introduction to Comparative Religion1. Nature and Scope of Comparative Religion2. Structural Types of Religion3. Typology of Religion
Unit II: Problems 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 III: Study of Myths, Ritual and Cult1. Mythical Tradition2. Ritualistic Tradition3. Cult Tradition
Suggested Readings:
English Books1. 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-II: Sikh Epistemology1. Sikh Epistemology : Nature and Kinds of Knowledge2. Sikh Mysticism : Nature and Modes of Expression3. Guru, Sabad, Hukam
Unit-III: Sikh Axiology1. Values: Meaning, Nature and Kinds2. Karma and Retribution3. Social and Political Values
Suggested ReadingsEnglish 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, 1999.4. Sardool Singh Kavishar, Man : Being and Meaning : A Comparative Study, G.N.D.U,
Amritsar, 1996.5. Gurnam Kaur, Reason and Revolution, South Asia Books, 1990.6. Dharam Singh, Sikh Theology of Liberation, Stosius Inc/Advent Books Division,1991.7. Sher Singh, Philosophy of Sikhism, Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee, 2003.8. Nirbhai Singh, Philosophy of Sikhism : Reality And Its Manifestations, Atlantic, 1990.
Unit-I: Varan Bhai Gurdas: An Introduction1. Bhai Gurdas : Life and Times2. Bhai Gurdas : An Interpreter of Gurbani3. Varan Bhai Gurdas : A Source of Sikh History
Unit-II Study of Selected Vars1. Study of First Var2. Study of Tenth Var3. Study of Twenty- Fourth Var
Unit-III: Janamsakhi Literature: An Introduction1. Definition, Origin and Development of the Janamsakhi Tradition2. Constituents, Form and Purpose of the Janamsakhis3. The Janamsakhis as a Source of History.
Suggested Readings:
English Books1. 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,
Unit-I: Banda Singh Bahadur1. Life and Mission2. Achievements3. Polity
Unit-II: Sikh Misals1. Origin and Organisation of the Misals2. Society under the Misals3. Prominent Sikh Misals:Bhangi,Ahluwalia,Ramgarhia,Phoolkia, Kanahyia
Unit-III: Maharaja 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 I: Advent of Islam1. Pre-Islamic Milieu of Arabia2. Life and Mission of Prophet Muhammad3. Quran : Compilation
Unit II: Islamic Beliefs and Practices1. Allah2. Day of Judgement3. Five Pillars
Unit III: Development 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.
RELIGIOUS MOVEMENTS OF PUNJAB(19th AND EARLY 20thCENTURY)
Unit-I: Major Religious Movements of the Sikhs and Christian Mission1. Nirankari Movement2. Namdhari Movement3. Christian Mission
Unit-II: Arya Samaj, Ahmediyah and Singh Sabha Movements1. Arya Samaj Movement2. Ahmediyah Movement3. Singh Sabha Movement
Unit-III: Gurdwara Reform Movement1. Origin and Development2. Chabian da Morcha3. Impact of Grudwara Reform Movement
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,
Unit I: Buddhism: An Introduction1. Buddhism : Origin and Development2. Buddhist Sects : Hinayana and Mahayana3. Future of Buddhism as Global Religion
Unit II: Buddhist Metaphysics and Ethics1. Buddhist Theory of Causation2. Buddhist Concept of Nirvana3. Buddhist Value System
Unit III: Buddhism: Social Vision1. 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.
1. Origin and Development of Sufism2. Basic Tenets of Sufism3. Sufism’s Contribution to Indian Culture
Unit II: Major Sufi Silsilahs
1. Chisti2. Qadri3. Nakashbandi
Unit III: Major Sufi Saints
1. 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, 1976.4. Habib, Mohd., Relevance of The Teachings of Sain Mian Mir And Other Sufi Saints of
Punjab to Contemporary Society, Publication Bearu, Punjabi University, Patiala, 2012.
Unit-I: Indian Philosophy: An Introduction1. Indian Philosophy : Main Characteristics2. Orthodox Systems : Main Characteristics3. Heterodox Systems : Main Characteristics
Unit-I Judaism: Origin and Development1. Moses : Life and Mission2. Old Testament3. Prophetic Tradition
Unit-II Christianity: Origin and Development1. Jesus Christ : Life and Mission2. Advent of New Testament3. Advent of Church
Unit-III: Judaism and Christianity: Beliefs and Practices1. 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. Fellows, Ward J., Religions: East and West, Halt Rinehart, New York, 1979.3. P. John, V.C. and others, Christianity, Methew, Patiala, 1969.4. Smart, Ninian, The Religious Experience of Mankind, Collins, London, 1969.