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FACULTY OF HUMANITIES & RELIGIOUS STUDIES

SYLLABUS

FOR

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

Examinations: 2015–16

GURU NANAK DEV UNIVERSITYAMRITSAR

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M.A. RELIGIOUS STUDIES (SEMESTER–I)

COURSE–IORIGIN AND DEVELOPMENT 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 carry15 marks. Unit V is compulsory. There will be ten 10 short answer questions, covering the wholesyllabus. Each question will comprise of 4 marks.

UNIT–I

Origin and Development of Religion

1. Religion: Definition, Nature and Scope2. Evolutionary Theory3. Functional Theory

UNIT–II

Forms of Primitive Religion

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

UNIT–III

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

UNIT–IV

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

UNIT–V Ten Short Answer Questions

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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:

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

Hindi Books:

1. isñhw, hryNdR pRswd (fw.) Dmí-dSín kI }p ryKw, moqIlwl bnwrsI dws, id¬lI, 1985.

2. qokwryv, s., Dmí kw eiqhws, pRgqI pRkwSn, mwsko, 1989.

3. msIh XwkUb, smwñX Dmí-dSín, moqIlwl bnwrsI dws, id¬lI, 1985.

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COURSE–IIVEDIC TRADITION


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

Vedas1. Introduction to Vedas2. Theology3. Rituals

UNIT–II

Upanishads1. Brahman2. Atman3. Mukti

UNIT–III

Puranas1. Puranas: An Introduction2. Philosophical Aspects3. Cultural Aspects

UNIT–IV

Epics and Bhagavad Gita1. Ramayana2. Mahabharta3. Bhagavad Gita

UNIT–V

Ten Short Answer Questions

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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, 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.

Hindi Books:

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

jYpur,1973

2. fBokekoh,nkoHvhH, Gkosh: do;aB, gzikph :{Bhtof;Nh, gfNnkbk, 1994H

3. rwDw ikRsnB, BwrqIX drSn, Bwg pihlw, rwjpwl AYNf sMnz, id`lI, 1973.

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COURSE–IIIJAINISM AND BUDDHISM


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

Jainism: Metaphysics1. Jiva and Ajiva2. Nayavada and Syadavada3. Salvation: Nature and Methods

UNIT–II

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

UNIT–III

Buddhism: Different Schools1. Madhyamarga and Astangmarga2. Different Schools of Philosophy3. Major Sects (Hinayana and Mahayana)

UNIT–IV

Buddhism: Metaphysics and Ethics1. Process Ontology, Theory of Dependent Origination and Impermanence2. Noble Truths3. Nirvana: Nature and Methods

UNIT–VTen Short Answer Questions

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Suggested Readings:

English Books:

1 Buddhism, Punjabi University, Patiala, 1969.

2 David-Neel, Alexander, Buddhism - Its Doctrines and Its Methods, B.I. Publications, Great

Britain.

3 David, Thys, Buddhism, Indological Book House, Varanasi, 1973.

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 Richard, A. Gard (ed), Buddhism, Prentice Hall, International, London, 1961.

9 Stevenson, S., The Heart of Jainism, Munshi Ram Manohar Lal, New Delhi, 1979.

10 Ramakrishna Puligandla, Fundamentals of Indian Philosophy, Printworld, New Delhi,

2005.

11 S. Chatterjee & Datta, An Introduction to Indian Philosophy, University of Calcutta, 1984.

12 nkoHvhHfBokekoh, BwrqI drSn, pMjwbI XUnIvristI, pitAwlw, 1994.

gzikphL

1H nw'b,;H;H, XowK dh w[ZYbh ikDekoh, gpbhe/;aB fpT{o', gzikph :{Bhtof;Nh, gfNnkbk, 1985

2H ;aKsh BkE r[gsk, Gkosh do;aB, gzikp ;N/N :{Bhtof;Nh, uzvhrVQ, 1974.

3H i';ah, n?bHn?wH;zgkH (i'X f;zx),ft;at Xow ;qzrfj, gpbhe/;aB fpT{o', gzikph :{Bhtof;Nh,

gfNnkbk, 1971.

4H fBokekoh, nkoHvhH, Gkosh do;aB, gzikph :{Bhtof;Nh, gfNnkbk, 1994H

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COURSE–IVJUDAISM AND CHRISTIANITY



UNIT–I

Origin and Development1. Early History of the Jews2. Moses : Life and Mission3. Prophetic Tradition and Its Impact

UNIT–II

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

UNIT–III

Christianity1. Jesus Christ and His Mission2. New Testament3. Doctrine of Trinity

UNIT–IV

Origin and Development of the Christian Church1. Early Church2. Sacraments3. Emergence of Protestant Movement.

UNIT–V


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

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

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M.A. RELIGIOUS STUDIES (SEMESTER–II)

COURSE–VSIX SCHOOLS OF INDIAN PHILOSOPHY



UNIT–I

Introduction

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

UNIT–II

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

UNIT–III

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

UNIT–IV

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

UNIT–V


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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 University

Press, 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. fBokekoh,nkoHvhH, Gkosh do;aB, gpbhe/;aB fpT{o', gzikph :{Bhtof;Nh, gfNnkbk, 19942. gupqw, ;aKsh nwQ, BwrqI drSn, pMjwb styt tYkst bu`k borf, cMfIgVH, 1974.

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COURSE–VIISLAM AND SUFISM

Time: 3 Hours Max. Marks: 100Instructions 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

Advent of Islam1. Pre-Islamic Milieu of Arabia2. Prophet Muhammad : Life and Mission3. Quran Sharif

UNIT–II

Islam: Beliefs and Practices1. Tauhid2. Five Pillars of Islam3. Day of Judgement

UNIT–III

Sufism: Origin and Development1. Origin2. Development3. Basic Tenets

UNIT–IV

Major Sufi Silsilas1. Chishti2. Suharavardi3. Qadari and Nakashbandi

UNIT–V


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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. 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 d[BhnK, BwSw ivBwg, pMjwb, pitAwlw, 1960.

6. muhMmd ierSwd, hzrq muhMmd jIvn qy is`iKAwvW, pMjwbI XUnIvristI, pitAwlw, 1999

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COURSE–VIIBHAKTI TRADITION OF MEDIEVAL INDIA



UNIT–I

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

UNIT–II

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

UNIT–III

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

UNIT–IV

Socio-Religious Impact of Bhakti on Indian Society1. Religion2. Society and Culture3. Politics

UNIT–V


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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. swbr, jsbIr isMG, Bgq rivdws sRoq pusqk, gurU nwnk dyv XUnIvristI, AMimRqsr, 1984

2. nwnk pRkwS p`iqRkw (BgqI ivSyS AMk), blkwr isMG (sMpwdk), pMjwbI XUnIvristI, pitAwlw[

3. mnmohn isMG, gurU nwnk Aqy BgqI AMdoln, mndIp pRkwSn, nvIN id`lI, 1970.

Hindi Books:

1. cqurvydI, prSurwm, auqrI Bwrq kI sMq prMprw, BwrqI BMfwr, Alwhwbwd, 1964.

2. bVQvwl, pIqMbr d`q, ihMdI kwvX myN inrgux sMpRdwie, (Anuvwdk prSUrwm cqurvydI, sMpwdk

BgIrQ mSur), AvD pbiliSMg hwaus, lKnaU, sMmq 2007.

3. munSI rwm, BgqI kw ivkws, cOKMBw ividAw Bvn, vwrwnsI, 1958.

4. Srmw, jotz;a lwl, wZX ekbhB fBor[D BgqI swDnw, nvoidAw inkyqn, vwrwnsI [

5. sihgl, mnmohn, sMq kwiv kw dko;afBe ivSlySx, BwrqNydU Bvn, cMfIgVH, 1965

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COURSE–VIIIORIGIN AND DEVELOPMENT OF SIKH RELIGION



UNIT–I

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

UNIT–II

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.

UNIT–III

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

UNIT–IV

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

UNIT–V


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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. Grewal J.S. 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, 2001

9. 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, 2013H

2. swgr, s.s. qy w'jBihs, gurU qyg bhwdr : jIvn qy isrjnw, inaU eyz bu`k sYNtr, AMimRqsr,

1976

3. gMfw isMG, qyjw isMG, is`K ieiqhws, pMjwbI XUnIvristI, pitAwlw, 1985

4. qwrn isMG qy POjw isMG, gurU qyg bhwdr : jIvn qy rcnw, pMjwbI XUnIvristI, pitAwlw,

1976

5. iFloN, blvMq isMG, pRmu`K is`K qy is`K pMQ, isMG bRdrz, AMimRqsr, 1997.

6. bYnrzI, ieMdU BUSx, Kwlsy dI isrjxw, pMjwbI XUnIvristI, pitAwlw, do Bwg, 1976.

7. Bgq isMG, pMjwb dw ieiqhws, pMjwb XUnIvristI tYkst p[Ze borf, cMfIgVH, 1983.

8. rwey jsbIr isMG, Kwlsw isrjxw qy dsm gRMQ, ivigAwn BwrqI, AMimRqsr, 1999.

9. rwey jsbIr isMG, pMjwb dy smwijk ieiqhws ’qy iek nzr, nvIn pRkwSn, AMimRqsr, 1998.

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M.A. RELIGIOUS STUDIES (SEMESTER–III)

COURSE-IXHISTORY OF THE SIKHS (1709-1849)



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. Literature2. Sikh Martial Art3. Numismatics

UNIT–V


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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, SoRmxI

gurduAwrw pRbMDk kmytI , AMimRqsr, 2013.

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COURSE-XGURU GRANTH SAHIB AND DASAM GRANTH



UNIT–I

Editing of 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

Some Selected Banis of 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

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

UNIT–V


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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. 1970

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

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

4. gurbKS (jI.bI.) isMG, gurmuKI il`pI dw jnm qy ivkws, pMjwb XUnIvristI, pblIkySn

ibaUro, uzvhrVQ, 1972.

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

1966.

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

1963.

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

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

9H y'i gfsqek, (pkDh ;zgkdBk ft;a/;a nze) gpbhe/;aB fpT{o', gzikph :{Bhtof;Nh, gfNnkbk

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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COURSE-XIVARAN BHAI GURDAS AND JANAMSAKHI LITERATURE



UNIT–I

Varan Bhai Gurdas: Introduction1. Bhai Gurdas - Life and Times A General Introduction2. 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

Introduction to the Janamsakhi Literature1. Introduction of Janamsakhi Literature2. Origin and Development of the Janamsakhi Tradition3. Constituents of the Janamsakhis

UNIT–IV

Janamsakhi Form and Function1. Janamsakhi Form2. Purpose and Function of the Janamsakhis3. The Janamsakhis as a Source of History.

UNIT–V


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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. gurbKS isMG, vwrW BweI gurdws–Awlocnwqmk AiDAYn, BwSw ivBwg, pMjwb, pitAwlw, 1984.

2. jgjIq isMG, (fw), 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.

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COURSE-XIIPHILOSOPHY OF SIKHISM



UNIT–I

Metaphysics1. God2. Cosmology3. Man

UNIT–II

Epistemology1. Knowledge : Sources and Kinds2. Relevance of Sikh Epistemology3. 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


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

COURSE-XIIIEXEGETICAL TRADITIONS OF GURU GRANTH SAHIB


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 Scripture2. Exegetical Approach of Bhai Gurdas3. Exegetical Approach of Sodhi Meharban and his Successors

UNIT–IIMajor Exegetical Traditions

1. Udasi Tradition2. Nirmala Tradition3. Gyani Tradition

UNIT–III

Singh Sabha Movement

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

UNIT–IV

Prominent Modern Exegeses

1. Prof. Sahib Singh2. Prof. Teja Singh3. Major English Translations of Gurbani : A Survey


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



UNIT–I

Major Religious Movements of the Sikhs

1. Nirankari Movement: Origin and Development2. Namdhari Movement: Origin and Development3. Impact of Nirankari and Namdhari Movement on the Sikh Society

UNIT–II

Religious 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. Sikh Gurdwara Act 1925.3. Impact of Gurdwara Reform Movement


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

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

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

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

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

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COURSE-XVSOCIOLOGY OF THE SIKH RELIGION



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


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

pitAwlw, 1984.3. is`K rihq mirAwdw, SoRmxI gurduAwrw pRbMDk kmytI, AMimRqsr, 19984. Syr isMG (pRoPYsr), gurmiq drSn, SoRmxI gurduAwrw pRbMDk kmytI, AMimRqsr, 19985. 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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COURSE–XVIPHILOSOPHY OF RELIGION



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


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

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