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FACULTY OF HUMANITIES & RELIGIOUS STUDIES SYLLABUS FOR M.A. RELIGIOUS STUDIES (SEMESTER: IIV) Examinations: 201819 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(SEMESTER: I–IV)

Examinations: 2018–19

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.

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1M.A. RELIGIOUS STUDIES (SEMESTER–I)

COURSE–I

ORIGIN AND DEVELOPMENT OF RELIGION

Time: 3 Hours Max. Marks: 100

Instructions for the Paper Setters:-Eight questions of equal marks (Specified in the syllabus) are to be set, two in each of the fourSections (A-D). Questions may be subdivided into parts (not exceeding four). Candidates arerequired to attempt five questions, selecting at least one question from each Section. The fifthquestion may be attempted from any Section.

SECTION–A

Origin and Development of Religion

1. Religion: Definition, Nature and Scope2. Evolutionary Theory of Religion3. Functional Theory of Religion

SECTION–B

Forms of Primitive Religion

1. Animism and Fetishism2. Mana, Totem and Taboo3. Myth and Magic

SECTION–C

Religious Practices1. Religious Pilgrimage2. Religious Specialists : Shamans, Priests and Witches3. Religious Festivals

SECTION–D

Religions of Selected World Civilizations1. Indus Valley Civilization2. Egyptian Civilization3. Roman Civilization

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2M.A. RELIGIOUS STUDIES (SEMESTER–I)

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.1968.4. Noss, John B., Man's Religions, Macmillan Publishing Co., New York, 1984.5. Redin Paul, Primitive Religion, Dover Publication, New York, 1957.6. Smart, Ninian, The Religious Experience of Mankind, William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd.,

Glasgow, 1969.

Punjabi Books:-

1. f;ZX{ r[owhs f;zx, Xow L nkX[fBe ns/ T[sonkX[fBe f;XKs, r[ofrnkB p[e;, gfNnkbk,2014H

2. skfbp, r[opuB f;zx, Xow dh T[sgsh s/ ftek;, gzikph :{Bhtof;Nh, gfNnkbk, 1984H3. ^^^^^^^^^^, ;z;ko d/ e[M gqw[Zy Xow, gzikph :{Bhtof;Nh, gfNnkbk, 1985H4. doPB f;zx, Xow nfXn?B ns/ f;Zy nfXn?B, gzikph :{Bhtof;Nh, gfNnkbk, 2008H5. w?e; w{bo, Xow dh T[sgsh s/ ftek;, nB[tkde vkH skoB f;zx, gzikph :{Bhtof;Nh,

gfNnkbk, 2002H

Hindi Books:-

1. f;Bjk, jo/Ado gq;kd (vkH), Xow doPB eh o{g o/yk, w'shbkb pBko;h dk;, fdZbh, 1985H2. s'eko/t, ;H, Xow ek fJfsjk;, gqrsh gqekPB, wk;e', 1989H3. w;hj :ke{p, ;wkB: Xow^doPB, w'shbkb pBko;h dk;, fdZbh, 1985H

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3M.A. RELIGIOUS STUDIES (SEMESTER–I)

COURSE–II

VEDIC TRADITIONTime: 3 Hours Max. Marks: 100

Instructions for the Paper Setters:-Eight questions of equal marks (Specified in the syllabus) are to be set, two in each of the fourSections (A-D). Questions may be subdivided into parts (not exceeding four). Candidates arerequired to attempt five questions, selecting at least one question from each Section. The fifthquestion may be attempted from any Section.

SECTION–AVedas

1. Introduction to Vedas2. Vedic Theology3. Vedic Rituals

SECTION–BUpanishads

1. Brahman2. Atman3. Mukti

SECTION–CPuranas

1. Puranas: An Introduction2. Philosophical Aspects of Puranas3. Cultural Aspects of Puranas

SECTION–DEpics: An Introduction

1. Ramayana2. Mahabharta3. Bhagavad Gita

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4M.A. RELIGIOUS STUDIES (SEMESTER–I)

Suggested Readings:-

English Books:-

1. Balbir Singh, The Conceptual Framework of Indian Philosophy, The Macmillan Co. ofIndia, New Delhi, 1976.

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

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

York, 1969.5. Hiriyanna, H., 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. Radhakrishnan, S., Indian Philosophy, Vol. I, George Allen & Unwin, London, 1971.

Punjabi Books:-

1. fjfonkBk, n?wH, (nB[H gqGehosB f;zx), Gkosh doPB dh o{g^o/yk, :{Bh;Nko p[e;, uzvhrVQ,2014H

2. ;aKsh BkE r[gsk, Gkosh do;aB, gzikp ;N/N :{Bhtof;Nh, uzvhrVQ, 1974.3. fBokekoh, nkoHvhH, Gkosh do;aB, gzikph :{Bhtof;Nh, gfNnkbk, 1994H4. ^^^^^^^^^^^, Gkosh Bhsh Pk;so, gzikph :{Bhtof;Nh, gfNnkbk, 1994H

Hindi Books:-

1. f;Bjk, jo/Ado gq;kd (vkH), Xow doPB eh o{g o/yk, w'shbkb pBko;h dk;, fdZbh, 1985H2. r[gsk, n?;Hn?BH dk;, Gkosh: doPB ek fJfsjk;, Gkr^5, oki;EkB fjzdh rqzE nekdwh,

i?g[o, 1973H3. fBokekoh, nkoHvhH, Gkosh: do;aB, gzikph :{Bhtof;Nh, gfNnkbk, 1994H4. okXk feqPBB, Gkosh: doPB, Gkr gfjbk, okigkb n?Av ;zBI, fdZbh, 1973H5. fwPo, T[w/P (vkH), Gkosh: doPB, T[FZso gqd/P fjzdh ;z;EkB, byBT{, 2003H

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5M.A. RELIGIOUS STUDIES (SEMESTER–I)

COURSE–III

JAINISM AND BUDDHISM

Time: 3 Hours Max. Marks: 100

Instructions for the Paper Setters:-Eight questions of equal marks (Specified in the syllabus) are to be set, two in each of the fourSections (A-D). Questions may be subdivided into parts (not exceeding four). Candidates arerequired to attempt five questions, selecting at least one question from each Section. The fifthquestion may be attempted from any Section.

SECTION–A

Jainism: An Introduction1. Jiva and Ajiva2. Nayavada and Syadavada3. Salvation: Nature and Methods

SECTION–B

Jainism: Epistemology and Ethics1. Jain Epistemology2 Jain Psychology2. Jain Ethics

SECTION–C

Buddhism: An Introduction1. Origin and Development2. Major Sects : Hinayana and Mahayana3. Buddhist Social Order

SECTION–D

Buddhism: Epistemology and Ethics1. Theory of Dependent Origination and Impermanence2. Theory of Causation3. Nirvana: Nature and Methods

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6M.A. RELIGIOUS STUDIES (SEMESTER–I)

Suggested Readings:-

English Books:-

1 Buddhism, Punjabi University, Patiala, 1969.2 David, Thys, Buddhism, Indological Book House, Varanasi, 1973.3 David-Neel, Alexander, Buddhism - Its Doctrines and Its Methods, B.I. Publications, Great

Britain.4 Gopalan, S., Outlines of Jainism, Wiley Western Ltd., New Delhi, 1975.5 Hamphreys, Christmas, Buddhism, 3rd Edition, Penguin Books, 1987.6 Jainism, Punjabi University, Patiala, 1973.7 Nathmal Tatia, Muni Mahandra Kumar, Aspects of Jain Monasticism: Today and

Tomorrow, Printers and Publishers, New Delhi, 1981.8 Ramakrishna Puligandla, Fundamentals of Indian Philosophy, Print world, New Delhi,

2005.9 Richard, A. Gard (ed), Buddhism, Prentice Hall, International, London, 1961.10 S. Chatterjee & Datta, An Introduction to Indian Philosophy, University of Calcutta, 1984.11 Stevenson, S., The Heart of Jainism, Munshi Ram Manohar Lal, New Delhi, 1979.

Punjabi Books:-

1. ;okU, eows/i f;zx, gqkuhB Gkosh p[ZX Xow L T[dGt, ftek; s/ gsB, gzikph :{Bhtof;Nh,gfNnkbk, 2007H

2. r[gsk, ;aKsh BkE, Gkosh do;aB, gzikp ;N/N :{Bhtof;Nh, uzvhrVQ, 1974.3. i';ah, n?bHn?wH, (;zgkH), XZwgZd, gzikph :{Bhtof;Nh, gfNnkbk, 1990H4. ^^^^^^^^^^^^, i'X f;zx, (;zgkH), ft;at Xow ;qzrfj, gpbhe/;aB fpT{o', gzikph

:{Bhtof;Nh, gfNnkbk, 1971H5. fBokekoh, nkoHvhH, Gkosh do;aB, gzikph :{Bhtof;Nh, gfNnkbk, 1994H6. gzB{, jogkb f;zx, Gkos d/ g[oksB Xow L fJe ;zy/g ;ot/yD, gzikph :{Bhtof;Nh,

gfNnkbk, 2000H7. gqskg f;zx (frnkBh), ;z;ko dk Xkofwe fJfsjk;, f;zx pqdoI, nzfwqs;o, 2004H

Hindi Books:-

1. f;Bjk, jo/Adq gq;kd (vkH), Xow^doPB eh o{g o/yk, w'shbkb pBko;h dk;, fdZbh, 1985H2. r[gsk, n?;Hn?BH dk;, Gkosh: doPB ek fJfsjk;, Gkr^5, oki;EkB fjzdh rqzE nekdwh,3. i?g[o, 1973H4. fBokekoh,nkoHvhH, Gkosh: do;aB, gzikph :{Bhtof;Nh, gfNnkbk, 1994H5. okXk feqPBB, Gkosh: doPB, Gkr gfjbk, okigkb n?Av ;zBI, fdZbh, 1973H

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7M.A. RELIGIOUS STUDIES (SEMESTER–I)

COURSE–IV

JUDAISM AND CHRISTIANITY

Time: 3 Hours Max. Marks: 100

Instructions for the Paper Setters:-Eight questions of equal marks (Specified in the syllabus) are to be set, two in each of the fourSections (A-D). Questions may be subdivided into parts (not exceeding four). Candidates arerequired to attempt five questions, selecting at least one question from each Section. The fifthquestion may be attempted from any Section.

SECTION–AJudaism

1. Early History of the Jews2. Moses : Life and Mission3. Prophetic Tradition and Its Impact

SECTION–B

Jewish Beliefs and Practices1. Old Testament2. Covenant and Relationship with God3. Jewish Rituals and Festivals

SECTION–C

Christianity1. Jesus Christ and His Mission2. Early Church3. Emergence of Protestant Movement.

SECTION–D

Christian Belief and Practices1. New Testament2. Doctrine of Trinity3. Sacraments

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8M.A. RELIGIOUS STUDIES (SEMESTER–I)

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

Punjabi Books:-

1. Xkbhtkb, s/fizdo e"o, :j{dh ns/ Jh;kJh XowL fJe ikD-gSkD, rq/;ahn; gpbhe/;aB, gfNnkbk,2009.

2. GZNh, eosko uzd, Jh;kJh Xow L fJe ikD^gSkD, gzikph :{Bhtof;Nh, gfNnkbk, 1995H3H w?;h, i/wI, w;hjhns fJe gfou:, ceho f;zx n?Av ;zBI, nzfwqs;o, 1976H

Hindi Books:-

f;Bjk, jo/Adq gq;kd (vkH), Xow^doPB eh o{g o/yk, w'shbkb pBko;h dk;, fdZbh, 1985H

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9M.A. RELIGIOUS STUDIES (SEMESTER–II)

COURSE–V

SIX SCHOOLS OF INDIAN PHILOSOPHY

Time: 3 Hours Max. Marks: 100

Instructions for the Paper Setters:-Eight questions of equal marks (Specified in the syllabus) are to be set, two in each of the fourSections (A-D). Questions may be subdivided into parts (not exceeding four). Candidates arerequired to attempt five questions, selecting at least one question from each Section. The fifthquestion may be attempted from any Section.

SECTION–A

Introduction

1. Characteristics of Indian Philosophy2. Orthodox Systems : An Introduction3. Heterodox Systems : An Introduction

SECTION–B

Samkhya-Yoga1. Samkhya2. Yoga3. Relation of Samkhya and Yoga

SECTION–C

Nyaya-Vaisheshika1. Nyaya2. Vaisheshika3. Relation of Nyaya and Vaisheshika

SECTION–D

Mimansa-Vedanta1. Mimansa2. Vedanta : Shankara and Ramanuja3. Relation of Mimansa and Vedanta.

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10M.A. RELIGIOUS STUDIES (SEMESTER–II)

Suggested Readings:-

English Books:-

1. 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 UniversityPress, Calcutta, 1968.

3. Dasgupta, S., 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 Books:-

1. ;aKsh BkE r[gsk, Gkosh do;aB, gzikp ;N/N :{Bhtof;Nh, uzvhrVQ, 1974.2. fBokekoh, nkoHvhH, Gkosh do;aB, gzikph :{Bhtof;Nh, gfNnkbk, 1994H3. n?wH fjfonkBk, Gkosh doPB dh o{g^o/yk, (nB[H), gqGehos f;zx, :{Bh;Nko, uzvhrVQ, 2014H

Hindi Books:-

1. f;Bjk, jo/Ado gq;kd (vkH), Xow doPB eh o{g o/yk, w'shbkb pBko;h dk;, fdZbh, 1985H2. fBokekoh, nkoHvhH, Gkosh: do;aB, gzikph :{Bhtof;Nh, gfNnkbk, 1994H3. fwPo, T[w/P (vkH), Gkosh: doPB, T[FZso gqd/P fjzdh ;z;EkB, byBT{, 2003H

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11M.A. RELIGIOUS STUDIES (SEMESTER–II)

COURSE–VI

ISLAM AND SUFISM

Time: 3 Hours Max. Marks: 100

Instructions for the Paper Setters:-Eight questions of equal marks (Specified in the syllabus) are to be set, two in each of the fourSections (A-D). Questions may be subdivided into parts (not exceeding four). Candidates arerequired to attempt five questions, selecting at least one question from each Section. The fifthquestion may be attempted from any Section.

SECTION–A

Islam: Origin and Development1. Pre-Islamic Milieu of Arabia2. Prophet Muhammad : Life and Mission3. Quran : An Introduction

SECTION–B

Islam: Beliefs and Practices1. Tauhid (Unity of God)2. Five Pillars of Islam3. Day of Judgement

SECTION–C

Sufism: Origin and Development1. Origin of Sufism2. Development of Sufism3. Basic Tenets of Sufism

SECTION–D

Major Sufi Silsilas1. Chishti2. Suharavardi3. Qadari and Nakashbandi

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12M.A. RELIGIOUS STUDIES (SEMESTER–II)

Suggested Readings:-

English Books:-

1. Amir Ali, The Spirit of Islam, Idarah-i-Adabiyat, Delhi, 1978,2. Arberry, A.J., Sufism, Allen and Unwin Ltd., London, 1963.3. Hitti, P.K., History of the Arabs, Macmillan, London, 1977.4. Hugs Thomas, Dictionary of Islam, Munshi Ram Manohar Lal, New Delhi, 1995.5. Muhammad Ali, Religion of Islam, S. Chand, New Delhi.6. Nicholson, Mystics of Islam, Idarah-i-Adabiyat, Delhi, 1976.

Punjabi Books:-

1. Pkj j[;?B L ihtB s/ ouBk, GkPk ftGkr gzikp, gfNnkbk, 1970H2. Pkodk, ;kX{ okw, ;{chws s/ gzikph ;{ch ;kfjs, GkPk ftGkr gzikp, gfNnkbk, 1973H3. r[ouoB f;zx sbtkVk, ;{chws ns/ o{jkBhns, tkfo; Pkj ckT[Av/PB, nzfwqs;o, 2013H4. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^, fJ;bkw ns/ ;{chws L f;XKs, fJfsjk; ns/ p[fBnkdh ;zebg, tkfo;

Pkj, ckT[Av/PB, nzfwqs;o, 2012H5. r[bIko f;zx ezr, ;{|hws f;bf;b/ ns/ ;kXB, bkj"o p[[[e;, b[fXnkDk, 2012, d{ih tko.6. r[btzs f;zx, fJ;bkw s/ ;{chtkd, gzikph :{Bhtof;Nh, gfNnkbk, 19867. gzikph ;kfjs dk fJfsjk; (wZXekb), GkPk ftGkr gzikp, gfNnkbk, 1971H8. pkpk cohd ftP/P nze, gzikph d[Bhnk, GkPk ftGkr gzikp, gfNnkbk, 1960H9. w[jzwd fJoPkd, jIos w[jzwd ihtB s/ f;ZfynktK, gzikph :{Bhtof;Nh, gfNnkbk, 1999H10. ;Z:d np[b nZbk w"d{dh, (nB[H), e[okB wihd, gzikph fJ;bkfwe gpbhe/PB, wkb/oe'Nbk,

1998H

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13M.A. RELIGIOUS STUDIES (SEMESTER–II)

COURSE–VII

BHAKTI TRADITION OF MEDIEVAL INDIA

Time: 3 Hours Max. Marks: 100

Instructions for the Paper Setters:-Eight questions of equal marks (Specified in the syllabus) are to be set, two in each of the fourSections (A-D). Questions may be subdivided into parts (not exceeding four). Candidates arerequired to attempt five questions, selecting at least one question from each Section. The fifthquestion may be attempted from any Section.

SECTION–A

Bhakti Tradition1. Origin and Development of Bhakti Tradition2. Bhakti Tradition of South India3. Bhakti Tradition of North India

SECTION–B

Sarguna Bhakti: Some Prominent Bhagats1. Bhagat Ramanand2. Bhagat Surdas3. Bhagat Tulsidas

SECTION–C

Nirguna Bhakti: Some Prominent Bhagats1. Bhagat Namdev2. Bhagat Kabir3. Bhagat Ravidas

SECTION–D

Impact of Bhakti on Indian Society1. Social Perspective2. Culture Perspective3. Political Perspective

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14M.A. RELIGIOUS STUDIES (SEMESTER–II)

Suggested Readings:-

English Books:-

1. Bhattacharya, H. (Ed.), The Heritage Cultural of India, The Ramakrishna Mission, Calcutta,1969.

2. Darshan Singh, Indian Bhakti Tradition and Sikh Gurus, Lyall Book Depot, Ludhiana, 1968.3. Grewal, J.S., Religious Movements and Institutions in Medieval India, Oxford University

Press, New Delhi, 2006.

Punjabi Books:-

1. ;kpo, i;pho f;zx, Grs oftdk; ;q's g[;se, r[o{ BkBe d/t :{Bhtof;Nh, nzfwqs;o, 1984H2H e[btzs f;zx (vkH), Grsh ;kfjs L gozgok ns/ gotkj, oth ;kfjs gqekPB, nzfwqs;o, 2014H3. BkBe gqekP gZfsqek (Grsh ftP/P nze), pbeko f;zx (;zgkde), gzikph :{Bhtof;Nh, gfNnkbk.4. Grsh nze (gzikph d[Bhnk), GkPk ftGkr gzikp, gfNnkbk, iBtoh^cotoh, 1965H5H wfjzdo{, d/ftzdo e[wkoh, Grsh ekb d/ ;zsK dh ;zgqdkfJe ;dGktBk, GkPk ftGkr gzikp,

gfNnkbk, 1999H6H wBw'jB f;zx, r[o{ BkBe ns/ Grsh nzd'bB, wBdhg gqekPB, BthA fdZbh, 1970H

Hindi Books:-

1. ;fjrb, wBw'jB, ;zs ekft ek dkoPfBe ftPb/PD, Gkos/Ad{ GtB, uzvhrVQ, 1965H2. Powk, jotzP bkb, wZX ekbhB fBor[D Grsh ;kXBk, Bt'fdnk fBe/sB, tkokB;h.3. us[ot/dh, goP[okw, T[soh Gkos eh ;zs gozgok, Gkosh Gzvko, nbkjkpkd, 1964H4. pVEtkb, ghszpo dZs, fjzdh ekt: w/A fBor[D ;zgqdkfJ, (nB[tkde goP{okw us[ot/dh, ;zgkde

GrhoE wP[o), ntX gpfbfPzr jkT[;, byBT{, ;zws 2007H5. w[BPh okw, Grsh ek ftek;, u"yzvk ftfdnk GtB, tkokB;h, 1958H

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15M.A. RELIGIOUS STUDIES (SEMESTER–II)

COURSE–VIII

ORIGIN AND DEVELOPMENT OF SIKH RELIGION

Time: 3 Hours Max. Marks: 100

Instructions for the Paper Setters:-Eight questions of equal marks (Specified in the syllabus) are to be set, two in each of the fourSections (A-D). Questions may be subdivided into parts (not exceeding four). Candidates arerequired to attempt five questions, selecting at least one question from each Section. The fifthquestion may be attempted from any Section.

SECTION–A

Guru Nanak and the Foundation of Sikhism1. Milieu : Religious, Social and Political2. Guru Nanak - The Founder of Sikhism3. Travels of Guru Nanak

SECTION–B

Sikhism: 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. Martyrdom of Guru Arjan Dev.

SECTION–C

Sikhism: Guru Hargobind to Guru Tegh Bahadur1. Guru Hargobind and the Institution of Miri-Piri.2. Consolidation under Guru Har Rai3. Guru Tegh Bahadur : Historical Concerns and Martyrdom

SECTION–D

Guru Gobind Singh and Creation of Khalsa1. Guru Gobind Singh : Carrying on Guru Nanak's Mission2. Baptism of Khalsa3. Sikh Panth and Guru Granth

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16M.A. RELIGIOUS STUDIES (SEMESTER–II)

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, 1960.4. Grewal, J.S., Guru Nanak in History, Punjab University, Chandigarh, 1979.5. ____________, and Bal, S.S., Guru Gobind Singh, Punjab University, Chandigarh, 1967.6. Harbans Singh (ed), Perspective on Guru Nanak, Punjabi University, Patiala, 1975.7. Khushwant Singh, History of Sikhs, Oxford University Press, New Delhi, Vol. I, 1999.8. Mann, Gurinder Singh, The Making of Sikh Scripture, Newyork, 20019. McLeod, W.H., Guru Nanak and the Sikh Religion, Oxford University Press, Delhi, 1976.10. _____________, Evolution of Sikh Community, Oxford University Press, Delhi, 1976.11. Talib, G.S., Guru Nanak: His personality and Vision, 1969.12. Teja Singh and Ganda Singh, A Short History of the Sikhs: 1469-1765 Vol. I, Punjabi

University, Patiala, 1983.

Punjabi Books:-

1. ;Zr{, jopz; e"o (vkH) f;Zy ;ajkds dk ;zebg s/ gozgok, wBgqhs gqek;aB, fdZbh, 2013H2. ;kro, ;H;H s/ w'jBihs, r[o{ s/r pjkdo L ihtB s/ f;oiBk, fBT{ J/I p[Ze ;?ANo, nzfwqs;o, 1976H3. rzvk f;zx, s/ik f;zx, f;Zy fJfsjk;, gzikph :{Bhtof;Nh, gfNnkbk, 1985H4. ro/tkb, i/Hn?FZ;H, ykb;k L f;XKs s/ fJfsjk;, r[o{ BkBe d/t :{Bhtof;Nh, nzfwqs;o, 2002H5. skoB f;zx s/ c"ik f;zx, r[o{ s/r pjkdo L ihtB s/ ouBk, gzikph :{Bhtof;Nh, gfNnkbk, 1976H

6. fYZb'A, pbtzs f;zx, gqw[Zy f;Zy s/ f;Zy gzE, f;zx pqdoI, nzfwqs;o, 1997H7. p?BoIh, fJzd{ G{PD, yk;b/ dh f;oiDk, gzikph :{Bhtof;Nh, gfNnkbk, d' Gkr, 1976H8. Grs f;zx, gzikp dk fJfsjk;, gzikp :{Bhtof;Nh N?e;N p[Ze p'ov, uzvhrVQ, 1983H9. okJ/ i;pho f;zx, ykb;k f;oiDk s/ d;w rqzE, ftfrnkB Gkosh, nzfwqs;o, 1999H10. ^^^^^^^^^^^^, gzikp d/ ;wkfie fJfsjk; *s/ fJe BIo, BthB gqekPB, nzfwqs;o, 1998H11. o'jh, okfizdo e"o, ;qh r[o{ rqzE ;kfjp L nfXnksw s/ ftjko, gpbhe/PB fpT{o', gzikph

:{Bhtof;Nh,gfNnkbk12. vkHwBftzdo f;zx ;zgkde r[ofpbk; gks;akjh d;thA (feqs GkJh ;[Zyk f;zx ;zgkdB s/ gkm w{be

nfXn?B), r[o{ BkBe d/t :{Bhtof;Nh, nzfwqs;o13. vkHwBftzdo f;zx (;zgkH) r[o osBktbh feqs pkpk s'bk f;zx GZbk, bkeN fgqzNoia, nzfwqs;o,

1995

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SEMESTER–IIICOURSE–IX

HISTORY OF THE SIKHS (1709–1849)

Time: 3 Hours Max. Marks: 100

Instructions for the Paper Setters:-There will be five units i.e. I, II, III, IV, V. The units I to IV shall contain two questions.Students are required to answer at least one question from each unit. Each question will carry 15marks. Unit V is compulsory. There will be ten 10 short answer questions, covering the wholesyllabus. Each question will comprise of 4 marks.

UNIT–I

Banda Singh Bahadur1. Life and Mission2. Achievements3. Polity

UNIT–II

Sikh Misals1. Origin and Organisation of the Misals2. Civil and Military Administration3. Society under the Misals

UNIT–III

Maharaja Ranjit Singh

1. Conquest and Consolidation2. Polity and Economy3. Social Organization

UNIT–IV

Cultural Heritage of the Sikhs

1. Sikh Music2. Sikh Martial Art3. Numismatics

UNIT–V

Ten Short Answer Questions

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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. Hans Harrli, The Coins of the Sikhs, Indian Coin Society, Nagpur, 1993.

7. Khushwant Singh, History of Sikhs, Oxford University Press, New Delhi, Vol.I, 1999.

8. Sinha, N.K., Rise of Sikh Power, A. Mukherjee & Co., Calcutta, 1973.

9. ________________, Ranjit Singh, A. Mukharjee & Co., Calcuta, 1975.

Punjabi Books:-

1. swgr, sibMdrjIq isMG, jnm swKI : sMvwd qy mulWkx, vwrs swh PwauNfySn, AMimRqsr

2. swbr, jsbIr isMG, igAwn rqnwvwlI, gurU nwnk dyv XUnIvristI, AMimRqsr [

3. sIql, s.s., is`K imslW qy srdwr Grwxy, lwhOr bu`k Swp, luiDAwxw, 1979.

4. hoqI, pRym isMG, pMjwb dw smwijk ieiqhws, pMjwbI XUnIvristI, pitAwlw, 1979.

5. jy.AYs gryvwl, rxjIq isMG, inaU eyz bu`k sYNtr, AMimRqsr, 1983.

6. gMfw isMG, bMdw isMG bhwdr, pMjwbI XUnIvristI, pitAwlw, 1990

7. mnjIq isMG, Ssqrnwmw, cqr isMG jIvn isMG, AMimRqsr [

8. AMimRqpwl isMG, prmvIr isMG, ^wlsweI Ssqr ividAw dw mUl AwDwr gqkw, SoRmxIgurduAwrw pRbMDk kmytI , AMimRqsr, 2013.

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19M.A. RELIGIOUS STUDIES (SEMESTER–III)

COURSE–XSRI GURU GRANTH SAHIB AND DASAM GRANTH

Time: 3 Hours Max. Marks: 100

Instructions for the Paper Setters:-There will be five units i.e. I, II, III, IV, V. The units I to IV shall contain two questions.Students are required to answer at least one question from each unit. Each question will carry 15marks. Unit V is compulsory. There will be ten 10 short answer questions, covering the wholesyllabus. Each question will comprise of 4 marks.

UNIT–I

Editing of Sri Guru Granth Sahib

1. Guru Granth Sahib –An Introduction to the Scripture2. Selection and Arrangement of Bani3. Script and Language of Guru Granth Sahib

UNIT–II

Selected Banis of Sri Guru Granth Sahib

1. Japuji Sahib2. Anand Sahib3. Sukhmani Sahib

UNIT–III

History of the Dasam Granth1. History of the Text2. Contents of the Dasam Granth3. Dasam Granth as a Source of History

UNIT–IV

Selected Compositions of Dasam Granth1. Jaap Sahib2. Akal Ustat3. Zafarnama

UNIT–V

Ten Short Answer Questions

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20M.A. RELIGIOUS STUDIES (SEMESTER–III)

Suggested Readings:-

English Books:-

1. Ashta, Dharampal, The Poetry of Dasam Granth, Arun Prakashan, New Delhi, 1959.

2. Dhilon B.S., Early Sikh Scriptural Tradition, Singh Bros, Amritsar, 1984.

3. Kohli S.S., A Critical Study of Adi Granth, Moti Lal Banarsi Dass, Delhi, 1976.

4. Rohi, Rajinder kaur,Guru Granth Sahib: Adhyatam te Vihar, Punjabi University, Patiala,

2012

5. Rohi, Rajinder Kaur, Japuji Sahib, Text and Translation, Punjabi University, Patiala, 2004.

Punjabi Books:-

1. ;kfjp f;zx, nkfd phV pko/, f;zx pqdoI, nzfwqs;o, 1970H

2. ___________, gurbwxI qy ieiqhws bwry, isMG bRdrz, AMimRqsr, 1960.

3. __________, gurbwxI ivAwkrx, isMG bRdrz, AMimRqsr, 1980.

4. y'i gfsqek, (pkDh ;zgkdBk ft;a/;a nze), gzikph :{Bhtof;Nh, gfNnkbk, 2004H

5. j`gI, rqn isMG, dsm gMRQ dw kriqRqv, pMjwbI swihq sBw, Pwier ibRgyf lyn, nvIN id`lI,

1966.

6. jI.bI. isMG, gurmuKI il`pI dw jnm qy ivkws, pMjwb XUnIvristI, pblIkySn ibaUro,

uzvhrVQ, 1972.

7. qwrn isMG, sRI gurU gMQ swihb jI dw swihqk ieiqhws, PkIr isMG AYNf sMnz, AMimRqsr,

1963.

8. ______________, dsm gRMQ: rUp qy rs, gurU goibMd isMG PwaUNfySn, cMfIgVH, 1967.

9. mihMdr kOr, gurU gMQ swihb dI sMpwdn klw, rwj pRkwSn, id`lI, 1969.

Hindi Books:-

1. j`gI, rqn isMG, dsm gRMQ kI pOrwixk ipSTBUmI, BwrqI swihq mMidr, id`lI, 1965.2. mhIp isMG, gurU goibMd isMG AOr aunkI ihMdI kivqw, nYSnl pbiliSMg hwaUs, id~lI, 1969.

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21M.A. RELIGIOUS STUDIES (SEMESTER–III)

COURSE–XIVARAN BHAI GURDAS AND JANAMSAKHI LITERATURE

Time: 3 Hours Max. Marks: 100

Instructions for the Paper Setters:-There will be five units i.e. I, II, III, IV, V. The units I to IV shall contain two questions.Students are required to answer at least one question from each unit. Each question will carry 15marks. Unit V is compulsory. There will be ten 10 short answer questions, covering the wholesyllabus. Each question will comprise of 4 marks.

UNIT–I

Varan Bhai Gurdas1. 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. First Var2. Tenth Var3. Twenty- Fourth Var

UNIT–III

Janamsakhi Literature1. Introduction of Janamsakhi Literature2. Origin and Development of the Janamsakhi Tradition3. Janamsakhis : Myth and Tradition

UNIT–IV

Janamsakhi : Form and Purpose1. Janamsakhi Form2. Purpose of the Janamsakhis3. Janamsakhis as a Source of History.

UNIT–V

Ten Short Answer Questions

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22M.A. RELIGIOUS STUDIES (SEMESTER–III)

Suggested Readings:-

English Books:-

1. Hans, Surjit, A Reconstruction of the Sikh History from Sikh Literature, ABS Publishers,

Jalandhar, 1982.

2. W.H. McLeod, Guru Nanak and The Sikh Religion, Oxford, 1968.

3. ___________, Early Sikh Tradition: A Study of the Janamsakhis, Oxford, 1980.

Punjabi Books:-

1. ;fpzdoihs f;zx ;kro, iBw;kyh, o{jh gqekPB, nzfwqs;o 2006H

2. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^, iBw;kyh L ;ztkd s/ w[bzeD, tkfo; Pkj ckT[Av/PB, nzfwqs;o, 2001H

3. feogkb f;zx ;'wb, iBw;kyh nfXn?B, cohde'N, 1970H

4. gurbKS isMG, vwrW BweI gurdws–Awlocnwqmk AiDAYn, BwSw ivBwg, pMjwb, pitAwlw,

1984.

5. i;ftzdo e"o, iBw;kyh ;kfjs, nwoihs ;kfjs gqekPB, gfNnkbk, 2006H

6. jgjIq isMG, (fw), jnmswKIAW dw qwrikk AiDAYn, pMjwbI swihq AkwdmI, luiDAwxw,

1970.

7. j`gI, rqn isMG, BweI gurdws: jIvnI qy rcnw, pMjwbI XUnIvristI, pitAwlw, 1974.

8. gzikp d[Bhnk (GkJh r[odk; ftP/P nze), GkPk ftGkr gfNnkbk, 1952H

9. ipAwr isMG, gurU nwnk sbMDI iqMn Koj-p`qr, pMjwbI XUnIvristI, pitAwlw, 1970.

10. wBihs f;zx, iBw;kyh, fgqz; ;kfjs, BthA fdZbh, 1982H

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23M.A. RELIGIOUS STUDIES (SEMESTER–III)

COURSE–XIIPHILOSOPHY OF SIKHISM

Time: 3 Hours Max. Marks: 100

Instructions for the Paper Setters:-There will be five units i.e. I, II, III, IV, V. The units I to IV shall contain two questions.Students are required to answer at least one question from each unit. Each question will carry 15marks. Unit V is compulsory. There will be ten 10 short answer questions, covering the wholesyllabus. Each question will comprise of 4 marks.

UNIT–I

Metaphysics1. God2. Cosmology3. Man

UNIT–II

Epistemology1. Relevance of Sikh Epistemology2. Knowledge : Sources and Kinds3. Mysticism

UNIT–III

Axiology1. Values : Nature and Kinds2. Karma and Retribution3. Social and Political Ethics

UNIT–IV

Some Major Concepts of Sikh Philosophy1. Guru2. Sabad(Revelation)3. Hukam and Raza

UNIT–V

Ten Short Answer Questions

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24M.A. RELIGIOUS STUDIES (SEMESTER–III)

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, Man Being and Meaning, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, 1996.

Punjabi Books:-

1. Syr isMG, gurmiq drSn, SRomxI gurduAwrw pRbMDk kmytI, AMimRqsr, 1969

2. jsivMdr kOr iFloN, gurU nwnk dI kImq mImWsw, gurU nwnk dyv XUnIvristI, AMimRqsr,

1982.

3. blkwr isMG, is`K rh`svwd, pMjwbI XUnIvristI, pitAwlw, 1987.

4H pbeko f;zx, (;zgkH), Xow nfXn?B ns/ f;Zy nfXn?B, gpbhe/;aB fpT{o', gzikph :{Bhtof;Nh,

gfNnkbk, 2000H

5. rqn isMG j`gI, gurU nwnk dI ivcwrDwrw, nvXu`g pbilSrj, id`lI, 1969.

6. rwey jsbIr isMG, gurU gRMQ swihb iv`c bRhm dw sMklp, nvIn pRkwSn AMimRqsr, 1979.

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25M.A. RELIGIOUS STUDIES (SEMESTER–IV)

SEMESTER–IVCOURSE–XIII

EXEGETICAL TRADITIONS OF GURU GRANTH SAHIB

Time: 3 Hours Max. Marks: 100

Instructions for the Paper Setters:-There will be five units i.e. I, II, III, IV, V. The units I to IV shall contain two questions.Students are required to answer at least one question from each unit. Each question will carry 15marks. Unit V is compulsory. There will be ten 10 short answer questions covering the wholesyllabus. Each question will comprise of 4 marks.

UNIT–IEarly Exegetical Traditions

1. Exegesis through the Scripture : Sahaj Parnali2. Exegetical Approach of Bhai Gurdas : Bhai Parnali3. Exegetical Approach of Sodhi Meharban and his Successors : Parmarth Parmali

UNIT–IIMajor Exegetical Traditions

1. Udasi Tradition2. Nirmala Tradition3. Gyani Tradition

UNIT–III

Singh Sabha Movement

1. Bhai Vir Singh2. Bhai Jodh Singh3. Principal Ganga Singh

UNIT–IV

Prominent Modern Exegeses

1. Prof. Sahib Singh2. Prof. Teja Singh3. Prof. G.S. Talib

UNIT–VTen Short Answer Questions

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26M.A. RELIGIOUS STUDIES (SEMESTER–IV)

Suggested Readings:-

English Books:-

1. Gurnek Singh, Guru Granth Sahib: Interpretations, Meaning and Nature, National Book

Shop, Delhi, 1998.

Punjabi Books:-

1. AivnwS kOr, pRoPYsr swihb isMG – jIvn Aqy rcnw, pMjwbI XUnIvristI, pitAwlw, 1983.

2. swihb isMG (pRo.) Awid bIV bwry, isMG bRdrz, AMimRqsr, 1970.

3. __________, gurbwxI dy ieiqhws bwry, isMG bRdrz, AMimRqsr, 1960

4. ___________, gurbwxI ivAwkrx, isMG bRdrz, AMimRqsr, 1980.

5. j`gI, rqn isMG (fw.), gurbwxI tIky AwnMdGn, BwSw ivBwg, pitAwlw, 1970

6. tIkwkwrI, ieiqhwskwrI qy p`qrkwrI, pMjwbI XUnIvristI, pitAwlw, 1989.

7. qwrn isMG, gurbwxI dIAW ivAwiKAw pRxwlIAW, pMjwbI XUnIvristI, pitAwlw, 1985.

8. pRIqm isMG (sMpwdk), inrml sMpRdwie, gurU nwnk dyv XUnIvristI, AMimRqsr, 1981.

9. ___________: BweI kwnH isMG nwBw: ipCokV, rcnw qy mulWkx, gurU nwnk dyv

XUnIvristI. AMimRqsr, 1989.

10. mnivMdr isMG(fw.), pRoPYsr swihb isMG sMdrB koS, ivigAwn BwrqI, AMimRqsr, 1999

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27M.A. RELIGIOUS STUDIES (SEMESTER–IV)

COURSE–XIVTHE RELIGIOUS MOVEMENTS OF 19TH AND EARLY 20THCENTURY PUNJAB

Time: 3 Hours Max. Marks: 100

Instructions for the Paper Setters:-There will be five units i.e. I, II, III, IV, V. The units I to IV shall contain two questions.Students are required to answer at least one question from each unit. Each question will carry 15marks. Unit V is compulsory. There will be ten 10 short answer questions, covering the wholesyllabus. Each question will comprise of 4 marks.

UNIT–IMajor Religious Movements of the Sikhs

1. Nirankari Movement2. Namdhari Movement3. Impact of Nirankari and Namdhari Movement on the Sikh Society

UNIT–IIReligious Movements under the British Raj

1. Christian Missions2. Arya Samaj Movement3. Ahmadia Movement

UNIT–III

Singh Sabha Movement

1. Origin and Development2. Role of Singh Sabha Movement3. Panch Khalsa Diwan

UNIT–IV

Gurdwara Reform Movement

1. Origin and Development2. Chabiaan Da Morcha.3. Impact of Gurdwara Reform Movement

UNIT–VTen Short Answer Questions

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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. Kenneth Jones, Arya Dharma, Manohar Publishing House, New Delhi, 1976.

4. Khushwant Singh, History of Sikhs, Oxford University Press, New Delhi, 1979.

5. Sahni, Ruchi Ram, Gurdwara Reform Movement, Shiromani Gurdwara Prabandhak

Committee, Amritsar, 1964.

6. Spencer Lavan, Ahmediyah Movement: Past and Present, Guru Nanak Dev University,

Amritsar, 1976.

7. Webster, John, C.B., The Nirankari Sikhs, Macmillan, New Delhi, 1979.

Punjabi Books:-

1. ASok, smSyr isMG, pMjwb dIAW lihrW, AMimRqsr, 1955.

2. AroVw, ey.sI., pMjwb dIAW lok lihrW, pMjwbI XUnIvristI, pitAwlw, 1989.

3. kpUr, nirMdr isMG, igAwnI id`q isMG, pMjwbI XUnIvristI, pitAwlw, 1987.

4. joS, sohx isMG, AkwlI moricAW dw ieiqhws, nvXu`g pbilSrz, nvIN idlI, 1972

5. gMfw isMG, (sMpw.), pMjwb, pMjwbI swihq AkwdmI, luiDAwxw, 1962.

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29M.A. RELIGIOUS STUDIES (SEMESTER–IV)

COURSE–XVSOCIOLOGY OF THE SIKH RELIGION

Time: 3 Hours Max. Marks: 100

Instructions for the Paper Setters:-There will be five units i.e. I, II, III, IV, V. The units I to IV shall contain two questions.Students are required to answer at least one question from each unit. Each question will carry 15marks. Unit V is compulsory. There will be ten 10 short answer questions, covering the wholesyllabus. Each question will comprise of 4 marks.

UNIT–I

Introduction to the Sociology of Religion1. Major Concepts of Sociology: Society, Socialization, Group, Community, Society and

Institution.2. Sociological Approach to the Study of Religion (with special reference to Emile

Durkheim, and Max Weber)3. Religion and Society

UNIT–II

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

UNIT–IIISikh Society

1. Rejection of Caste System2. Religious Festivals3. Major Sikhs Sects: Udasis, Nirmalas, Sewa Panthis and Nihangs.

UNIT–IVSikh Institutions

1. Guruship: Granth and Panth2. Gurudwara, Sangat and Pangat3. Sarbat Khalsa and Gurmata

UNIT–V

Ten Short Answer Questions

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30M.A. RELIGIOUS STUDIES (SEMESTER–IV)

Suggested Readings:-

English Books:-

1. Avtar Singh, Ethics of the Sikhs, Punjabi University, Patiala, 1979.2. Cole, W.D. & Sambhi, Piara Singh, 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. Mogee, Reeca, Sociology: An Introduction, Halt Rinehert and Winston, New York, 1980.6. McMullan C.O. (Ed.), Rituals and Sacraments in Indian Religions, I.S.P.C.K., Delhi, 1979.7. 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. Milton, 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, 19983. Syr isMG (pRoPYsr), gurmiq drSn, SoRmxI gurduAwrw pRbMDk kmytI, AMimRqsr, 19984. sYmUAl koieinMg, smwj ivigAwn (Anuvwdk bldyv isMG rihl), pMjwbI XUnIvristI, pitAwlw,

1984.5. ikMgzlyfyivs, mnu`KI smwj, Anuvwdk pRkwS isMG jMmU , pMjwbI XUnIvristI, pitAwlw, 1971.6. gurSrnjIq isMG (fw.) gurU nwnk bwxI dw smwj–SwsqrI pirpyK, isMG bRdrz, AMimRqsr, 1998.7. gurIey, jy.AYs., Bwrq ivc jwqW Aqy nslW, Anuvwdk AYn.AYs. soFI, pMjwbI XUnIvristI,

pitAwlw, 1977.8. jgjIq isMG, is~K ienklwb, bwhrI pbilkySnz, nvI id`lI, 1982.9. qyjw isMG, gMfw isMG (fw.) is`K ieiqhws, pMjwbI XUnIvristI, pitAwlw, 1998.10. pRIqm isMG (sMpw.) inrml sMpRdwie, gurU nwnk dyv XUnIvristI, AMimRqsr, 1981.11. btomor tI.bI., smwj ivigAwn dIAw sm`isAwvW qy swihq nwl jwx pCwx (Anuvwdk pRkwS isMG

jMmU), pMjwbI XUnIvristI, pitAwlw, 1972.12. mihMdr isMG (fw.), bwbw sRI cMd qy audwsI m`q, nvXu`g pbilSrz, nvIN id`lI , 1996.13. mwrks eyNglj, Drm, pRgqI pRkwSn, mwsko, 1984.14. mYkweIvr qy cwrls AYc.pyj, smwj : iek pRwrMiBk ivSlySx (Anuvwdk sivMdrjIq kOr), pMjwbI

XUnIvristI, pitAwlw, 1979.

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31M.A. RELIGIOUS STUDIES (SEMESTER–IV)

COURSE–XVIPHILOSOPHY OF RELIGION

Time: 3 Hours Max. Marks: 100

Instructions for the Paper Setters:-There will be five units i.e. I, II, III, IV, V. The units I to IV shall contain two questions.Students are required to answer at least one question from each unit. Each question will carry 15marks. Unit V is compulsory. There will be ten 10 short answer questions, covering the wholesyllabus. Each question will comprise of 4 marks.

UNIT–IIntroduction

1. Definition, Nature and Scope of Philosophy of Religion2. Philosophy of Religion and Theology3. Philosophy of Religion and Religion

UNIT–II

Religious Knowledge and Experience1. Religious Language2. Religious Knowledge3. Religious Experience

UNIT–III

Arguments for the Existence of God1. Ontological Argument2. Cosmological Argument3. Teleological and Moral Argument

UNIT–IV

Some Problems of Philosophy of Religion1. Problems of Free-Will and Determinism2. Problem of Immortality3. Problem of Evil

UNIT–V

Ten Short Answer Questions

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32M.A. RELIGIOUS STUDIES (SEMESTER–IV)

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. W. Rowe, 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 Books:-

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

Hindi Books:-

1. isnhw jo/Adq pRswd, Drm drSn kI rUp ryKw, moqI lwl bnwrsI dws, idlI, 1985.

2. gkme, feqPBk eKs, Xow doPB, oki;EkB fjzdh rqzE nekdwh, i?g[o, 2011H

3. msIh XwkUb, smwnX Drm drSn, moqI lwl bnwrsI dws, id`lI, 1985.