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FACULTY OF HUMANITIES &RELIGIOUS STUDIES

SYLLABUS

FOR

M.A. RELIGIOUS STUDIES (CBCEGS)(SEMESTER: I–IV)

Examinations: 2018–19

GURU NANAK DEV UNIVERSITYAMRITSAR

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1M.A. RELIGIOUS STUDIES (CBCEGS)

M.A. (RELIGIOUS STUDIES)

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 ReligionPSL–051 : ID Course in Human Rights & Constitutional Duties (Compulsory Paper)

(Students can opt this paper in any Odd Semester. This ID Course isone of the total ID Papers of the Course)

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 GranthPSL–051 : ID Course in Human Rights & Constitutional Duties (Compulsory Paper)

(Students can opt this paper in any Odd Semester. This ID Course inone of the total ID Papers of the Course)

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 (CBCEGS) (SEMESTER–I)

GNL–401: ORIGIN AND DEVELOPMENT OF RELIGION4 Credits

Mid Semester Examination: 20% weightageEnd Semester Examination: 80% weightage

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–AOrigin and Development of Religion1. Religion: Definition, Nature and Scope2. Forms of Primitive Religion : Animism, Fetishism, Magic, Totem, Taboo, Mana

SECTION–BIndus valley Civilization and Religious Specialists1. Indus Valley Civilization: Beliefs and Practices2. Religious Specialists: Shamans, Priest and Witches

SECTION–CSociological Theories of Origin of Religion1. Evolutionary Theories : Max Mullar and E.B. Tylor2. Functional Theories : Emile Durkheim and Max Weber

SECTION–DReligion in Modern World1. Religion and Ecology, Religion and Science2. Modern Challenges to Religion

Suggested Readings:-English Books:-1. 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.,

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,

2014H2. 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/Adq gq;kd, Xow^doPB eh o{g o/yk, w'sh bkb pBko;h dk;, fdZbh, 1985H2. ;/H s'eko/t, Xow ek fJfsjk;, gqrsh gqekPB, wk;e', 1989H3. w;hj, :ke{p, ;wkB: Xow^doPB, w'sh bkb pBko;h dk;, fdZbh, 1985H


GNL–402: VEDIC RELIGION4 Credits



SECTION–AVedas1. Vedas : An Introduction2. Vedic Theology and Rituals

SECTION–BUpanishads and Puranas1. Philosophy of Upanishads and Puranas: An Introduction2. Philosophical and cultural Aspects of Puranas

SECTION–CRamayana and Mahabharta1. Ramayana: An Introduction2. Mahabharta: An Introduction

SECTION–DBhagavad Gita1. Bhagavad Gita: An Introduction2. Bhagvad 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.

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

2014H2. ;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


GNL–403: ORIGIN AND DEVELOPMENT OF SIKH RELIGION4 Credits



SECTION–AGuru Nanak and the Foundation of Sikhism1. Milieu : Religious, Social and Political2. Guru Nanak : Life and Teachings

SECTION–BFrom Guru Angad Dev to Guru Arjan Dev1. Growth of Sikh religion under Guru Angad Dev, Guru Amar Das and Guru Ramdas Das2. Epansion and Consolidation under Guru Arjan Dev,Martydom of Guru Arjan Dev

SECTION–CFrom Guru Hargobind to Guru Tegh Bahadur1. Guru Hargobind and the Institution of Miri-Piri.2. Guru Tegh Bahadur : Historical Concerns and Martyrdom

SECTION–DGuru Gobind Singh: Creation of Khalsa1. Guru Gobind Singh : Life and Mission2. 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.

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.

Hindi Books:-1. jfotzP f;zx, Po[sheKs Powk, r[o{ BkBe sEk f;Zy Xow ek T[FZXs, gzikph :{Bhtof;Nh, gfNnkbk, 1971H2. fwPq, i:okw, r[o{ BkBe d/t L ihtB n"o doPB, b'eGkosh, fJbkjkpkd, 1972H3. i'X f;zx, jfoGiB f;zx, r[o{ BkBe tkDFh, B?PBb p[e Nq;N, 1971H


GNL–404: BHAKTI TRADITION OF MEDIEVAL INDIA

4 CreditsMid Semester Examination: 20% weightageEnd Semester Examination: 80% weightage


SECTION–ABhakti Tradition1. Origin and Development of Bhakti Tradition South and North India2. Impact of Bhakti Tradition on Religion, Society and Culture

SECTION–BNirguna Bhakti: Some Prominent Bhagats1. Bhagat Ramanand2. Bhagat Kabir

SECTION–CNirguna Bhakti: Some Prominent Bhagats1. Bhagat Namdev2. Bhagat Ravidas

SECTION–DNirguna Bhakti: Some Prominent Bhagats1. Bhagat Surdas2. Bhagat Tulsidas

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. ;kpo, i;pho f;zx, Grs oftdk; ;q's g[;se, r[o{ BkBe d/t :{Bhtof;Nh, nzfwqs;o.2. pbeko f;zx (;zgkH), BkBe gqekP gZfsqek (Grsh ftP/P nze), gzikph :{Bhtof;Nh,

gfNnkbk.3. 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. GVEtkb, ghszpo dZs, fjzdh ekt: w/A fBor[D ;zgqdkfJ, (nB[tkde goP{okw us[ot/dh, ;zgkH

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


GNL–405: EXEGETICAL TRADITIONS OF SRI GURU GRANTH SAHIB



SECTION–AEarly Exegetical Traditions1. Exegesis through the Scripture : Sahaj Pranali2. Exegetical Approach of Bhai Gurdas and Sodhi Meharban

SECTION–BMajor Exegetical Traditions1. Udasi Tradition2. Nirmala Tradition

SECTION–CSingh Sabha Movement1. Bhai Vir Singh2. Bhai Jodh Singh

SECTION–DProminent Modern Exegeses1. Prof. Sahib Singh2. Prof. Teja Singh

Suggested Readings:-English Books:-1. Gurnek Singh, Guru Granth Sahib: Interpretations, Meaning and Nature, National Book

Shop, Delhi, 1998.2. G.S. Talib, Sri Guru Granth Sahib in English Translation, Vol. I to IV, Publication Bureau,

Punjabi University, Patiala, 1984-1990.

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, 1989.10. mnivMdr isMG, pRoPYsr swihb isMG sMdrB koS, ivigAwn BwrqI, AMimRqsr, 1999.


SEMESTER–I

GNL–406: PHILOSOPHY OF RELIGION4 Credits



SECTION–A

Philosophy of Religion: An Introduction1. Philosophy of Religion : Definition, Nature and Scope2. Relation of Philosophy of Religion to Theology and Religion

SECTION–BPhilosophical Expressions of Religion1. Religious Language2. Religious Knowledge and Religious Experience

SECTION–CArguments for the Existence of God1. Ontological and Cosmological Arguments2. Teleological and Moral Arguments

SECTION–DProlems of Philosophy of Religion1. Free-will and determinism2. Problem of Immortality and Evil

Suggested Reading:-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 Books:-1. vkH tIho f;zx, Xow dkoPfBe gZy, gpfbe/PB fpT{o', gzikph :{Bhtof;Nh, gfNnkbk, 1986.2. vkH wBihs f;zx, Xow doPB, gpbhe/PB fpT{o', gzikph :{Bhtof;Nh, gfNnkbk, 2007H

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, 2011H3. msIh XwkUb, smwnX Drm drSn, moqI lwl bnwrsI dws, id`lI, 1985.

9M.A. RELIGIOUS STUDIES (CBCEGS) (SEMESTER–II)

GNL–407: STRUCTURE AND PATTERNS OF RELIGION4 Credits



SECTION–AIntroduction to Comparative Religion and Religious pluralism1. Nature and Scope of Comparative Religion2. Religious Pluralism

SECTION–BProblems and Methods in the Study of Religion1. Nature of the Holy and Profane2. Nature of the World and Man

SECTION–CStudy of Myths, Ritual and Cult1. Myth and Mythical Tradition2. Ritualistic and cultic Tradition

SECTION–DInterfaith Dialouge and Globalaization1. Interfaith Dialogue2. Religion and Globalization


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.

Punjabi Books:-1. doPB f;zx, Xow nfXn?B ns/ f;Zy nfXn?B, gzikph :{Bhtof;Nh, gfNnkbk, 2008H2. Xow nfXn?BLnekdfwe gfog/y, gzikph :{Bhtof;Nh, gfNnkbk, 1997H3. okXk feq;aDB, XowL fJe s[bBkswe nfXn?B, b'e ;kfjs gqek;aB, nzfwqs;o, 1991H

Hindi Books:-1H :ke{p w;hj, s[bBkswe Xow do;aB, w'sh bkb pBko;h dk;, gNBk, 1985H


GNL–408: PHILOSOPHY OF SIKHISM4 Credits



SECTION–ASikh Metaphysics1. God, Soul and Cosmology2. Liberation,Man and Purpose of Human Existence

SECTION–BSikh Epistemology1. Sikh Epistemology : Nature and Kinds of Knowledge2. Sikh Mysticism : Nature and Modes of Expression

SECTION–CSikh Axiology1. Values: Meaning, Nature and Kinds2. Karma , Retribution ,Social and Political Values

SECTION–DMajor Concepts1. Guru, Shabad2. Hukam


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, 1999.4. 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.

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



SECTION–ASociological Perspective of Sikhism1. Goal of Human Life2. Social Ethics: Justice, Equality and Freedom

SECTION–BCode of Conduct1. Personal2. Congregational

SECTION–CSikh Society1. Rejection of Caste Sysmtem and Religious Festivals2. Major Sikhs Sects: Udasis, Nirmalas, Sewa Panthis and Nihangs

SECTION–DSikh Institutions1. Guruship: Granth, Panth and Gurudwara, Sangat and Pangat2. 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 LITERATURE



SECTION–AVaran Bhai Gurdas: An Introduction1. Bhai Gurdas : Life and Times and An Interpreter of Gurbani2. Varan Bhai Gurdas : A Source of Sikh History

SECTION–BStudy of Selected Vars1. Study of First Var2. Study of Tenth Var

SECTION–CStudy of Selected Vars1. Study of Eleventh Var2. Study of Twenty- Fourth Var

SECTION–DJanamsakhi Literature: An Introduction1. Definition, Origin and Development of the Janamsakhi Tradition2. Constituents, Form, Purpose of the Janamsakhis and Janamsakhis as a Source of History.


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



SECTION–ABanda Singh Bahadur1. Life and Mission2. Achievements And Polity

SECTION–BSikh Misals1. Origin and Organisation of the Misals2. Prominent Sikh Misals:Bhangi,Ahluwalia,Ramgarhia,Phoolkia, Kanahyia

SECTION–CMaharaja Ranjit Singh1. Conquest and Consolidation2. Polity, Economy and Social Organization

SECTION–DHeritage of the Sikhs1. Sikh Music and Sikh Martial Art2. Numismastics

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, 1990.5. fYZb'A, pbtzs f;zx, pzdk f;zx pjkdo |ko;h ;o's, f;zx pqdoI, nzfwqs;o, 2011H


GNL–412: ISLAMIC PHILOSOPHY4 Credits



SECTION–AAdvent of Islam1. Pre-Islamic Milieu of Arabia2. Life and Mission of Prophet Muhammad

SECTION–BIslamic Scripture and Tenents1. Quran: Compilation2. Allah

SECTION–CIslamic Beliefs and Practices1. Day of Judgement2. Five Pillars

SECTION–DDevelopment of Islam after Muhammad1. Islam under Khalifas2. Islam and Violence


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, pMjwbI swihq dw ieiqhws (m`Dkwl), BwSw ivBwg, pMjwb, pitAwlw, 1971.2. hbIb, muhMmd, ieslwm ie`k sMKyp srvyKx, glySIAs buks, pitAwlw, 2012.3. hzrq muhMmd jIvn qy is`iKAwvW, pMjwbI XUnIvristI, pitAwlw, 1999.

4. gulvMq isMG, ieslwm qy sUPIvwd, pMjwbI XUnIvristI, pitAwlw , 1986.5. pMjwbI swihq dw ieiqhws (m`Dkwl), BwSw ivBwg pMjwb, pitAwlw, 1971.

15M.A. RELIGIOUS STUDIES (CBCEGS) (SEMESTER–III)

GNL–413: RELIGIOUS MOVEMENTS OF PUNJAB(19th AND EARLY 20thCENTURY)

4 Credits

UNIT–IMajor Religious Movements of the Sikhs and Christian Mission

1. Nirankari Movement2. Namdhari Movement3. Christian Mission

UNIT–IIArya Samaj, Ahmediyah and Singh Sabha Movements

1. Arya Samaj Movement2. Ahmediyah Movement3. Singh Sabha Movement

UNIT–IIIGurdwara Reform Movement

1. Origin and Development2. Chabian da Morcha3. Impact of Grudwara Reform Movement


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 Credit

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 Value System

UNIT–IIIBuddhism: Social Vision

1. Buddhist Social Order2. Buddhist Festivals3. Buddhist Rituals


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

gfNnkbk, 2007H2. 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, 2004

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


GNL–415: STUDY OF SINGH SABHA LITERATURE4 Credits

UNIT–IGiani Dit Singh

1. Giani Dit Singh: Life and Contribution.2. Analytical Study of Durga Prabodh.3. Analytical Study of Nakli Sikh Prabodh.

UNIT–IIBhai Kahn Singh Nabha

1. Bhai Kahn Singh Nabha : Life and Contribution2. Analytical Study of Hum Hindu Nahin3. Analytical Study of Gurmat Martand

UNIT–IIIBhai Vir Singh

1. Bhai Vir Singh: Life and Contribution2. Analytical Study of Guru Nanak Chamatkar3. Analytical Study of Kalgidhar Chamatkar


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 Books:-1. 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–IIntroduction

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

UNIT–IIMajor Sufi Silsilahs

1. Chisti2. Qadri3. Nakashbandi

UNIT–IIIMajor Sufi Saints

1. Baba Farid2. Bullah Shah3. Sarmad


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.

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, 1960.6. hbIb muhMmd, Bwrq ivc sU&Ivwd: cOxvyN sMdrB, pblIkySn ibaUro, pMjwbI XUnIvristI,

pitAwlw , 2009.


GNL–417: STUDY OF DASAM GRANTH4 Credits

UNIT–IDasam Granth

1. Dasam Granth : An Introduction2. Dasam Granth : Authorship3. Dasam Granth : Editing

UNIT–IIStudy of Major Banis

1. Jaap Sahib2. Bachitar Natak as Autobiography3. Gyan Prabodh

UNIT–IIIStudy of Miscellaneous Banis

1. Teti Swayye2. Zafarnamah3. Chandi di var


English Books:-1. Ashta, Dharampal, The Poetry of Dasam Granth, Arun Prakashan, New Delhi, 1959.2. Kohli, Surinder Singh, The Dasam Granth : Shri Dasama Grantha Sa hiba : the second

scripture of the Sikhs written by Sri Guru Gobind Singh, Munshiram Manoharlal, NewDelhi, 2005.

3. Mansukhani, Gobind Singh, Dasam Granth: Hymns from the Dasam Granth, Hemkunt,1980.

4. Pashaura Singh, Louis E. Fenech & Robin Rinehart, The Dasam Granth, OxfordUniversity, 2011.

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 coxvI 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), bicRq 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. RELIGIOUS STUDIES (CBCEGS) (SEMESTER–IV)

GNL–419: SIX SCHOOLS OF INDIAN PHILOSOPHY4 Credits

UNIT–IIndian Philosophy: An Introduction

1. Indian Philosophy : Main Characteristics2. Orthodox Systems : Main Characteristics3. Heterodox Systems : Main Characteristics

UNIT–IISamkhya, Yoga and Nyaya Schools

1. Samkhya Philosophy2. Yoga Philosophy3. Nyaya Philosophy

UNIT–IIIVaisheshika, Mimamsa and Vedanta Schools

1. Vaisheshika Philosophy2. Mimamsa Philosophy3. Vedanta Philosophy


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 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 Books:-1. r[gsk, PKsh BkE, 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


GNL–420: SPECIAL STUDY OF MAJOR BANIS4 Credits

UNIT–IGuru Nanak Bani

1. Analytical Study of Dakhni Onkar2. Analytical Study of Asa Patti3. Analytical Study of Malhar Di Var

UNIT–IIBanis of Gurus

1. 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 Banis

1. Analytical Study of Salokas of Guru Tegh Bahadur2. Analytical Study of Bhat Bani3. Analytical Study of Akal Ustat


English Books:-1. Jodha Singh, Guru Nanak Bani, National Book Trust, Delhi, 1996.2. Kohli, Surinder Singh, Guru Granth Sahib: an analytical study (A critical study of the

Adi Granth), Singh Brothers, Amritsar, 1992.3. ___________, Philosophy of Guru Nanak, Publication Bureau, Punjab University,

Chandigarh, 1969.4. ___________, Sword and the Spirit: An Introduction to Guru Tegh Bahadur's Life and

Philosophy, Ankur, New Delhi, 1977.5. Talib, Gurbachan Singh, [tr], Amar Das Bani of Sri Guru Amar Das, Sterling Pub. , New

Delhi, 1979.6. Taran Singh, [ed], Teaching of Guru Nanak Dev, Punjabi University, Patiala, 1977.7. __________, Guru Nanak: His Mind and Art, Bahri, New Delhi, 1992.8. Wazir Singh , Aspect of Guru Nanak's philosophy, Lahore Bk., Ludhiana , 19699. Dasam Granth-Akal Ustat Peace, M.L., [tr] Akal Ustat, Jullunder.10. Guru Tegh Bahadur: a brief account of his life and teachings, Punjabi University,

Patiala, 1975.11. Trilochan Singh, Hymns of Guru Tegh Bahadur: songs of Nirvana: translation and

commentary, Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee, Delhi, 1975.12. Agnihotri, H.L. Agnihotri, Chand R., Guru Gobind Singh: his life and bani, Gopal Prk.,

Hisar, 1996.

Punjabi Books:-1. swgr, sibMdrjIq 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 PwaufySn, cMfIgVH, 1967.6. drSn isMG, Akwl ausqq, igAwn swgr pblIkySn, id`lI, 1999.7. pRIqm kOr, Awid gRMQ dIAW vwrW dw sMcwr 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


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.

Punjabi Books:-1. r[gsk, ;aKsh BkE, Gkosh do;aB, gzikp ;N/N :{Bhtof;Nh, uzvhrVQ, 1974.2. i';ah, n?bHn?wH, (;zgkH), i'X f;zx, (;zgkH), ft;at Xow ;qzrfj, gpbhe/;aB fpT{o', gzikph

:{Bhtof;Nh, gfNnkbk, 1971H3. fBokekoh, nkoHvhH, Gkosh do;aB, gzikph :{Bhtof;Nh, gfNnkbk, 1994H4. gzB{, jogkb f;zx, Gkos d/ g[oksB Xow L fJe ;zy/g ;ot/yD, gzikph :{Bhtof;Nh,

gfNnkbk, 2000H5. 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


GNL–423: JUDAISM AND CHRISTIANITY4 Credits

UNIT–IJudaism: Origin and Development

1. Moses : Life and Mission2. Old Testament3. Prophetic Tradition

UNIT–IIChristianity: Origin and Development

1. Jesus Christ : Life and Mission2. Advent of New Testament3. Advent of Church

UNIT–IIIJudaism and Christianity: Beliefs and Practices

1. Jewish Rituals and Festivals2. Doctrine of Trinity3. Sacraments


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.

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:-

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


GNL–424: ANALYSIS OF SIKH LITERATURE4 Credits

UNIT–IGursobha Granth1. Life and Contribution of Kavi Senapati2. Analysis of Gursobha Granth3. Historical Importance

UNIT–IIGurbilas Literature1. A Study of Gurbilas by Sukha Singh2. A Study of Gurbilas by Koer Singh3. A Study of Gurbilas Patshahi Chhevin

UNIT–IIIMiscellaneous Literature1. A Study of Mahima Prakash by Sarupdas Bhalla2. A Study of Bansawali Nama by Kesar Singh Chhibar3. A Study of Panth Prakash by Rattan Singh Bhangu


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, 1970.2. mnivMdr isMG, gurrqnwvlI (ikRq bwbw qolw isMG 'B`lw'), lwkt ipRMtrz, AMimRqsr, 1995.3. gurbKS isMG, gurbwxI dI ksv`tI qy guriblws pwqSwhI CyvIN, is`K sYNtr, rozivly, 2003.

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,

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