FACULTY OF HUMANITIES & RELIGIOUS STUDIES SYLLABUS

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1 FACULTY OF HUMANITIES & RELIGIOUS STUDIES SYLLABUS FOR M.A. RELIGIOUS STUDIES (CBCEGS) (SEMESTER: I IV) Examinations: 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.

2 1 M.A. RELIGIOUS STUDIES (CBCEGS) M.A. (RELIGIOUS STUDIES) Time: Minor Tests: 1 Hour Max Marks : 100 Major Test : 3 Hours First Minor Test : 20 Second Minor Test : 20 Quiz : 10 Major 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 ) 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.

3 2 M.A. RELIGIOUS STUDIES (CBCEGS) SEMESTER I GNL 401 : Origin and Development of Religion GNL 402 : Vedic Religion GNL 403 : Origin and Development of Sikh Religion GNL 404 : Bhakti Tradition of Medieval India GNL 405 : Exegetical Traditions of Guru Granth Sahib GNL 406 : Philosophy of Religion PSL 051 : ID Course in Human Rights & Constitutional Duties (Compulsory Paper) (Students can opt this paper in any Odd Semester. This ID Course is one of the total ID Papers of the Course) SEMESTER II GNL 407 : Structure and Patterns of Religion GNL 408 : Philosophy of Sikhism GNL 409 : Sociology of Sikh Religion GNL 410 : Varan Bhai Gurdas and Janam Sakhi Literature GNL 411 : History of the Sikhs ( ) GNL 412 : Islamic Philosophy SEMESTER III GNL 413 : Religious Movements of Punjab (19 th and early 20 th Century) GNL 414 : Buddhism GNL 415 : Study of Singh Sabha Literature GNL 416 : Sufism GNL 417 : Study of Dasam Granth PSL 051 : ID Course in Human Rights & Constitutional Duties (Compulsory Paper) (Students can opt this paper in any Odd Semester. This ID Course in one of the total ID Papers of the Course) NOTE : One Interdisciplinary Course is compulsory for students. SEMESTER IV GNL 419 : Six Schools of Indian Philosophy GNL 420 : Special Study of Major Banis GNL 421 : Jainism GNL 423 : Judaism and Christianity GNL 424 : Analysis of Sikh Literature NOTE : One Interdisciplinary Course is compulsory for students.

4 3 M.A. RELIGIOUS STUDIES (CBCEGS) (SEMESTER I) GNL 401: ORIGIN AND DEVELOPMENT OF RELIGION Mid Semester Examination: 20% weightage End 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 four Sections (A -D). Questions may be subdivided into parts (not exceeding four). Candidates are required to attempt five questions, selecting at least one question from each Section. The fifth question may be attempted from any Section. SECTION A Origin and Development of Religion 1. Religion: Definition, Nature and Scope 2. Forms of Primitive Religion : Animism, Fetishism, Magic, Totem, Taboo, Mana SECTION B Indus valley Civilization and Religious Specialists 1. Indus Valley Civilization: Beliefs and Practices 2. Religious Specialists: Shamans, Priest and Witches SECTION C Sociological Theories of Origin of Religion 1. Evolutionary Theories : Max Mullar and E.B. Tylor 2. Functional Theories : Emile Durkheim and Max Weber SECTION D Religion in Modern World 1. Religion and Ecology, Religion and Science 2. Modern Challenges to Religion 1. Greig, J.C.C., Religions of Mankind: Today & Yesterday, Fortrees Press, Philadelohia, Jevous, Frank Byron, The History of Religion, Orient Publication, Delhi, 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, Paul, Redin, Primitive Religion, Dover Publication, New York, Smart, Ninian, The Religious Experience of Mankind, William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd., Glasgow, 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, 1984H 3. ^^^^^^^^^^, ;z;ko d/ e[m gqw[zy Xow, gzikph :{Bhtof;Nh, gfnnkbk, 1985H 4. dopb f;zx, Xow nfxn?b ns/ f;zy nfxn?b, gzikph :{Bhtof;Nh, gfnnkbk, 2008H 5. 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, 1985H 2. ;/H s'eko/t, Xow ek fjfsjk;, gqrsh gqekpb, wk;e', 1989H 3. w;hj, :ke{p, ;wkb: Xow^doPB, w'sh bkb pbko;h dk;, fdzbh, 1985H

5 4 M.A. RELIGIOUS STUDIES (CBCEGS) (SEMESTER I) Mid Semester Examination: 20% weightage End Semester Examination: 80% weightage GNL 402: VEDIC RELIGION Instructions for the Paper Setters:- Eight questions of equal marks (Specified in the syllabus) are to be set, two in each of the four Sections (A -D). Questions may be subdivided into parts (not exceeding four). Candidates are required to attempt five questions, selecting at least one question from each Section. The fifth question may be attempted from any Section. Vedas 1. Vedas : An Introduction 2. Vedic Theology and Rituals SECTION A SECTION B Upanishads and Puranas 1. Philosophy of Upanishads and Puranas: An Introduction 2. Philosophical and cultural Aspects of Puranas Ramayana and Mahabharta 1. Ramayana: An Introduction 2. Mahabharta: An Introduction SECTION C SECTION D Bhagavad Gita 1. Bhagavad Gita: An Introduction 2. Bhagvad Gita: Karma, Bhakti and Jnana Yoga 1. Balbir Singh, The Conceptual Framework of Indian Philosophy, The Macmillan Co. of India, New Delhi, Barth, A., Religions of India, S. Chand & Co., New Delhi, Bhattacharya, S.H. (ed.), The Cultural Heritage of India, Vols, I & II, The Rama Krishna Mission, Calcutta, Gupta, S.N. Das, A History of Indian Philosophy, Vol. I, Cambridge University Press, New York, H. Hiriyanna, Outlines of Indian Philosophy, George Allen & Unwin Ltd., London, Hume, R.E., The Thirteen Principal Upanishads, Oxford University Press, New York, Keith, A.B., The Religion and Philosophy of Vedas and Upanishads, Moti Lal Banarsi Dass, New Delhi, S. Radhakrishnan, Indian Philosophy, Vol. I, George Allen & Unwin, London, 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, fbokekoh, nkohvhh, Gkosh do;ab, gzikph :{Bhtof;Nh, gfnnkbk, 1994H 4. ^^^^^^^^^^^, 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, 1985H 2. r[gsk, n?;hn?bh dk;, Gkosh: dopb ek fjfsjk;, Gkr^5, oki;ekb fjzdh rqze nekdwh, i?g[o, 1973H 3. fbokekoh, nkohvhh, Gkosh: do;ab, gzikph :{Bhtof;Nh, gfnnkbk, 1994H 4. okxk feqpbb, Gkosh: dopb, Gkr gfjbk, okigkb n?av ;zbi, fdzbh, 1973H 5. fwpo, T[w/P (vkh), Gkosh: dopb, T[FZso gqd/p fjzdh ;z;ekb, bybt{, 2003H

6 5 M.A. RELIGIOUS STUDIES (CBCEGS) (SEMESTER I) GNL 403: ORIGIN AND DEVELOPMENT OF SIKH RELIGION Mid Semester Examination: 20% weightage End 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 four Sections (A -D). Questions may be subdivided into parts (not exceeding four). Candidates are required to attempt five questions, selecting at least one question from each Section. The fifth question may be attempted from any Section. SECTION A Guru Nanak and the Foundation of Sikhism 1. Milieu : Religious, Social and Political 2. Guru Nanak : Life and Teachings SECTION B From Guru Angad Dev to Guru Arjan Dev 1. Growth of Sikh religion under Guru Angad Dev, Guru Amar Das and Guru Ramdas Das 2. Epansion and Consolidation under Guru Arjan Dev,Martydom of Guru Arjan Dev SECTION C From Guru Hargobind to Guru Tegh Bahadur 1. Guru Hargobind and the Institution of Miri-Piri. 2. Guru Tegh Bahadur : Historical Concerns and Martyrdom SECTION D Guru Gobind Singh: Creation of Khalsa 1. Guru Gobind Singh : Life and Mission 2. Creation of Khalsa 1. Banerjee, A.C., Guru Nanak and His Times, Punjabi University, Patiala, Banerjee,I.B.,Evolution of the Khalsa, A.Mukerjee & Co., Calcutta, 2 Vols., Ganda Singh, A Short History of the Sikhs, Orient Longmans, Bombay, Grewal,J.S., and S.S. Bal, Guru Gobind Singh, Punjab University, Chandigarh, Grewal, J.S., Guru Nanak in History, Punjab University, Chandigarh, Harbans Singh (ed.), Perspective on Guru Nanak, Punjabi University, Patiala, McLeod,W.H, Evolution of Sikh Community, Oxford University Press, Delhi, , Guru Nanak and the Sikh Religion, Oxford University Press, Delhi, Khushwant Singh, History of Sikhs, Oxford University Press, New Delhi, Vol. I, swgr, s.s., Aqy mohn jiq ismg, guru qyg bhwdr : jivn qy isrjnw, inau eyz bu`k syntr,amimrqsr, gmfw ismg Aqy qyjw ismg, is`k ieiqhws, pmjwbi XUnIvristI, pitawlw, qwrn ismg qy POjw ismg, guru qyg bhwdr : jivn qy rcnw, pmjwbi XUnIvristI, pitawlw, iflon,blvmq ismg, prmu`k is`k qy is`k pmq, ismg brdrz, AMimRqsr, bynrzi,iemdu BUSx, Kwlsy di isrjxw, do Bwg, pmjwbi XUnIvristI, pitawlw, Bgq ismg, pmjwb dw ieiqhws, pmjwb XUnIvristI tykst borf, cmfigvh, rwey jsbir ismg, Kwlsw isrjxw qy dsm grmq, ivigawn BwrqI, AMimRqsr, 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, 1971H 2. fwpq, i:okw, r[o{ BkBe d/t L ihtb n"o dopb, b'egkosh, fjbkjkpkd, 1972H 3. i'x f;zx, jfogib f;zx, r[o{ BkBe tkdfh, B?PBb p[e Nq;N, 1971H

7 6 M.A. RELIGIOUS STUDIES (CBCEGS) (SEMESTER I) GNL 404: BHAKTI TRADITION OF MEDIEVAL INDIA Mid Semester Examination: 20% weightage End 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 four Sections (A -D). Questions may be subdivided into parts (not exceeding four). Candidates are required to attempt five questions, selecting at least one question from each Section. The fifth question may be attempted from any Section. SECTION A Bhakti Tradition 1. Origin and Development of Bhakti Tradition South and North India 2. Impact of Bhakti Tradition on Religion, Society and Culture SECTION B Nirguna Bhakti: Some Prominent Bhagats 1. Bhagat Ramanand 2. Bhagat Kabir SECTION C Nirguna Bhakti: Some Prominent Bhagats 1. Bhagat Namdev 2. Bhagat Ravidas SECTION D Nirguna Bhakti: Some Prominent Bhagats 1. Bhagat Surdas 2. Bhagat Tulsidas 1. Bhattacharya, H. (ed.), The Cultural Heritage of India, The Ramakrishna Mission, Calcutta, Darshan Singh, Indian Bhakti Tradition and Sikh Gurus, Lyall Book Depot, Ludhiana, ;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, 1965H 2. 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, 1964H 4. 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 2007H 5. w[bph okw, Grsh ek ftek;, u"yzgk ftfdnk GtB, tkokbk;h, 1958H

8 7 M.A. RELIGIOUS STUDIES (CBCEGS) (SEMESTER I) GNL 405: EXEGETICAL TRADITIONS OF SRI GURU GRANTH SAHIB Mid Semester Examination: 20% weightage End 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 four Sections (A -D). Questions may be subdivided into parts (not exceeding four). Candidates are required to attempt five questions, selecting at least one question from each Section. The fifth question may be attempted from any Section. SECTION A Early Exegetical Traditions 1. Exegesis through the Scripture : Sahaj Pranali 2. Exegetical Approach of Bhai Gurdas and Sodhi Meharban Major Exegetical Traditions 1. Udasi Tradition 2. Nirmala Tradition Singh Sabha Movement 1. Bhai Vir Singh 2. Bhai Jodh Singh Prominent Modern Exegeses 1. Prof. Sahib Singh 2. Prof. Teja Singh SECTION B SECTION C SECTION D 1. Gurnek Singh, Guru Granth Sahib: Interpretations, Meaning and Nature, National Book Shop, Delhi, G.S. Talib, Sri Guru Granth Sahib in English Translation, Vol. I to IV, Publication Bureau, Punjabi University, Patiala, AivnwS kor, propysr swihb ismg jivn Aqy rcnw, pmjwbi XUnIvristI, pitawlw, swihb ismg (pro.), gurbwxi dy ieiqhws bwry, ismg brdrz, AMimRqsr, , Awid biv bwry, ismg brdrz, AMimRqsr, , gurbwxi ivawkrx, ismg brdrz, AMimRqsr, j`gi, rqn ismg, gurbwxi tiky AwnMdGn, BwSw ivbwg, pitawlw. 6. tikwkwri, ieiqhwskwri qy p`qrkwri, pmjwbi XUnIvristI, pitawlw, qwrn ismg, gurbwxi diaw ivawikaw prxwliaw, pmjwbi XUnIvristI, pitawlw, priqm ismg (smpw.), inrml smprdwie, guru nwnk dyv XUnIvristI, AMimRqsr, , BweI kwnh ismg nwbw : ipcokv, rcnw qy mulwkx, guru nwnk dyv XUnIvristI, AMimRqsr, mnivmdr ismg, propysr swihb ismg smdrb kos, ivigawn BwrqI, AMimRqsr, 1999.

9 8 M.A. RELIGIOUS STUDIES (CBCEGS) (SEMESTER I) SEMESTER I Mid Semester Examination: 20% weightage End Semester Examination: 80% weightage GNL 406: PHILOSOPHY OF RELIGION Instructions for the Paper Setters:- Eight questions of equal marks (Specified in the syllabus) are to be set, two in each of the four Sections (A -D). Questions may be subdivided into parts (not exceeding four). Candidates are required to attempt five questions, selecting at least one question from each Section. The fifth question may be attempted from any Section. SECTION A Philosophy of Religion: An Introduction 1. Philosophy of Religion : Definition, Nature and Scope 2. Relation of Philosophy of Religion to Theology and Religion SECTION B Philosophical Expressions of Religion 1. Religious Language 2. Religious Knowledge and Religious Experience SECTION C Arguments for the Existence of God 1. Ontological and Cosmological Arguments 2. Teleological and Moral Arguments Prolems of Philosophy of Religion 1. Free-will and determinism 2. Problem of Immortality and Evil SECTION D Suggested Reading:- 1. G., Galloway, The Philosophy of Religion, T.T. Clark, 38 George Street, Edinburgh, John, H. Hick, Philosophy of Religion, Prentice Hall of India, Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, Rowe, W., W.J. Weinwright, Philosophy of Religion, Hocourt Brace Jovanovich Inc., USA, Y., Masih, Introduction of Religious Philosophy, Moti Lal Banarsi Dass, New Delhi, vkh tiho f;zx, Xow dkopfbe gzy, gpfbe/pb fpt{o', gzikph :{Bhtof;Nh, gfnnkbk, 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, 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.

10 9 M.A. RELIGIOUS STUDIES (CBCEGS) (SEMESTER II) GNL 407: STRUCTURE AND PATTERNS OF RELIGION Mid Semester Examination: 20% weightage End 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 four Sections (A -D). Questions may be subdivided into parts (not exceeding four). Candidates are required to attempt five questions, selecting at least one question from each Section. The fifth question may be attempted from any Section. SECTION A Introduction to Comparative Religion and Religious pluralism 1. Nature and Scope of Comparative Religion 2. Religious Pluralism SECTION B Problems and Methods in the Study of Religion 1. Nature of the Holy and Profane 2. Nature of the World and Man SECTION C Study of Myths, Ritual and Cult 1. Myth and Mythical Tradition 2. Ritualistic and cultic Tradition SECTION D Interfaith Dialouge and Globalaization 1. Interfaith Dialogue 2. Religion and Globalization 1. Bouquet, A.C., Comparative Religion, Penguine Books, James, E.O., Comparative Religion, Cox & Wyman, Great Britain, James, William, The Varieties of Religious Experience, Random House, New York, Mensching, G., Structures and Patterns of Religion, Motilal Banarsidass, New Delhi, Srivastava, R.S., Comparative Religion, Munshi Ram Manoharlal, New Delhi, dopb f;zx, Xow nfxn?b ns/ f;zy nfxn?b, gzikph :{Bhtof;Nh, gfnnkbk, 2008H 2. Xow nfxn?blnekdfwe gfog/y, gzikph :{Bhtof;Nh, gfnnkbk, 1997H 3. 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

11 10 M.A. RELIGIOUS STUDIES (CBCEGS) (SEMESTER II) Mid Semester Examination: 20% weightage End Semester Examination: 80% weightage GNL 408: PHILOSOPHY OF SIKHISM Instructions for the Paper Setters:- Eight questions of equal marks (Specified in the syllabus) are to be set, two in each of the four Sections (A -D). Questions may be subdivided into parts (not exceeding four). Candidates are required to attempt five questions, selecting at least one question from each Section. The fifth question may be attempted from any Section. SECTION A Sikh Metaphysics 1. God, Soul and Cosmology 2. Liberation,Man and Purpose of Human Existence SECTION B Sikh Epistemology 1. Sikh Epistemology : Nature and Kinds of Knowledge 2. Sikh Mysticism : Nature and Modes of Expression SECTION C Sikh Axiology 1. Values: Meaning, Nature and Kinds 2. Karma, Retribution,Social and Political Values Major Concepts 1. Guru, Shabad 2. Hukam SECTION D 1. Avtar Singh, Ethics of the Sikhs, Punjabi University, Patiala, Daljeet Singh, Sikhism: A Comparative Study of Its Theology and Mysticism, Sterling Publishers, New Delhi, Shashi Bala, Sikh Metaphysics, Singh Brothers, Amritsar, Sardool Singh Kavishar, Man: Being and Meaning: A Comparative Study, G.N.D.U, Amritsar, Gurnam Kaur, Reason and Revolution, South Asia Books, Dharam Singh, Sikh Theology of Liberation, Stosius Inc/Advent Books Division, Sher Singh, Philosophy of Sikhism, Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee, Nirbhai Singh, Philosophy of Sikhism: Reality and Its Manifestations, Atlantic, Syr ismg, gurmiq drsn, SRomxI gurduawrw prbmdk kmyti, AMimRqsr, gursrnjiq ismg, guru nwnk bwxi ivcli nyiqkqw dw Ajokw prsmg, BweI cqr ismg jivn ismg, AMimRqsr, j`gi, rqn ismg, guru nwnk di ivcwrdwrw, nvxu`g pbilsrj, id`li, iflon, jsivmdr kor, guru nwnk di kimq mimwsw, guru nwnk dyv XUnIvristI, AMimRqsr, 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.

12 11 M.A. RELIGIOUS STUDIES (CBCEGS) (SEMESTER II) GNL 409: SOCIOLOGY OF SIKH RELIGION Mid Semester Examination: 20% weightage End 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 four Sections (A -D). Questions may be subdivided into parts (not exceeding four). Candidates are required to attempt five questions, selecting at least one question from each Section. The fifth question may be attempted from any Section. SECTION A Sociological Perspective of Sikhism 1. Goal of Human Life 2. Social Ethics: Justice, Equality and Freedom SECTION B Code of Conduct 1. Personal 2. Congregational SECTION C Sikh Society 1. Rejection of Caste Sysmtem and Religious Festivals 2. Major Sikhs Sects: Udasis, Nirmalas, Sewa Panthis and Nihangs SECTION D Sikh Institutions 1. Guruship: Granth, Panth and Gurudwara, Sangat and Pangat 2. Sarbat Khalsa and Gurmata 1. Avtar Singh, Ethics of the Sikhs, Punjabi University, Patiala, Cole, W.O. &, Piara Singh Sambhi, The Sikhs: Their Religion and Practices, Vikas Publishing House, New Delhi, Durkheim, Emile, Elementary Forms of Religion, George Allen & Unwin Ltd., London, Kohli, S.S., Sikh Ethics, Munshi Ram Manohar Lal, New Delhi, McMullan C.O. (Ed.), Rituals and Sacraments in Indian Religions, I S.P.C.K., Delhi, Mogee, Reeca, Sociology: An Introduction, Halt Rinehert and Winston, New York, Robertson, Ronald (Ed.), Sociology of Religion, Penguin Books, Middle England, Weber, Max, The Protestant Ethics and the Spirit of Capitalism, George Allen & Unwin, London, Yinger. J. Milto, The Scientific Study of Religion, Crowell Collier and Macmillan, New York, Amol,AYs.AYs., BwrqI smwjk smsqwvw, pmjwbi XUnIvristI, pitawlw, imqihix [ 2. is`k rihq mirawdw, SoRmxI gurduawrw prbmdk kmyti, AMimRqsr, Syr ismg (propysr), gurmiq drsn, SoRmxI gurduawrw prbmdk kmyti, AMimRqsr, koieinmg, symual, smwj ivigawn (Anuvwdk bldyv ismg rihl), pmjwbi XUnIvristI, pitawlw, gursrnjiq ismg, guru nwnk bwxi dw smwj SwsqrI pirpyk, ismg brdrz, AMimRqsr, guriey, jy.ays., Bwrq ivc jwqw Aqy nslw, Anuvwdk AYn.AYs.soFI, pmjwbi XUnIvristI, pitawlw, jgjiq ismg, is~k ienklwb, bwhri pbilkysnz, nvi id`li, fyivs,ikmgzly, mnu`ki smwj, Anuvwdk prkws ismg jmmu, pmjwbi XUnIvristI, pitawlw, qyjw ismg, gmfw ismg is`k ieiqhws, pmjwbi XUnIvristI, pitawlw, priqm ismg (smpw.) inrml smprdwie, guru nwnk dyv XUnIvristI, AMimRqsr, mihmdr ismg, bwbw sri cmd qy audwsi m`q, nvxu`g pbilsrz, nvin id`li, 1996.

13 12 M.A. RELIGIOUS STUDIES (CBCEGS) (SEMESTER II) GNL 410: VARAN BHAI GURDAS AND JANAM SAKHI LITERATURE Mid Semester Examination: 20% weightage End 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 four Sections (A -D). Questions may be subdivided into parts (not exceeding four). Candidates are required to attempt five questions, selecting at least one question from each Section. The fifth question may be attempted from any Section. SECTION A Varan Bhai Gurdas: An Introduction 1. Bhai Gurdas : Life and Times and An Interpreter of Gurbani 2. Varan Bhai Gurdas : A Source of Sikh History Study of Selected Vars 1. Study of First Var 2. Study of Tenth Var SECTION B SECTION C Study of Selected Vars 1. Study of Eleventh Var 2. Study of Twenty- Fourth Var SECTION D Janamsakhi Literature: An Introduction 1. Definition, Origin and Development of the Janamsakhi Tradition 2. Constituents, Form, Purpose of the Janamsakhis and Janamsakhis as a Source of History. 1. McLeod, W.H., Guru Nanak and The Sikh Religion, Oxford, , Early Sikh Tradition: A Study of the Janamsakhis, Oxford, Surjit Hans, A Reconstruction of the Sikh History from Sikh Literature, ABS Publishers, Jalandhar, gurbks ismg, vwrw BweI gurdws Awlocnwqmk AiDAYn, BwSw ivbwg pmjwb, pitawlw, jgjiq ismg, jnmswkiaw dw qwrikk AiDAYn, pmjwbi swihq AkwdmI, luidawxw, j`gi, rqn ismg, BweI gurdws: jivni qy rcnw, pmjwbi XUnIvristI, pitawlw, ipawr ismg, guru nwnk sbmdi iqmn Koj-p`qr, pmjwbi XUnIvristI, pitawlw, 1970.

14 13 M.A. RELIGIOUS STUDIES (CBCEGS) (SEMESTER II) GNL 411: HISTORY OF THE SIKHS ( ) Mid Semester Examination: 20% weightage End 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 four Sections (A -D). Questions may be subdivided into parts (not exceeding four). Candidates are required to attempt five questions, selecting at least one question from each Section. The fifth question may be attempted from any Section. SECTION A Banda Singh Bahadur 1. Life and Mission 2. Achievements And Polity SECTION B Sikh Misals 1. Origin and Organisation of the Misals 2. Prominent Sikh Misals:Bhangi,Ahluwalia,Ramgarhia,Phoolkia, Kanahyia SECTION C Maharaja Ranjit Singh 1. Conquest and Consolidation 2. Polity, Economy and Social Organization Heritage of the Sikhs 1. Sikh Music and Sikh Martial Art 2. Numismastics SECTION D 1. Chopra, G.L., The Punjab as a Sovereign State , Vishveshvara Nand Vedic Research Institute, Hoshiarpur, Grewal, J.S., From Guru Nanak to Maharaja Ranjit Singh: Essays in Sikh History, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, , The Reign of Maharaja Ranjit Singh, Sita Ram Kohli Memorial Lectures, Punjabi University, Patiala, Gupta, H.R., History of the Sikhs (Vols. I -V), Munshi Ram Manohar Lal, Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, Gupta, P.L., and Sanjay Garg, The Coins of Dal Khalsa and Lahore Darbar, Deptt. of Cultural Affairs and Archeology, Govt. of Punjab, Chandigarh, Khushwant Singh, History of Sikhs, (Vol.I), Oxford University Press, New Delhi, Sinha, N.K., Rise of Sikh Power, A. Mukherjee & Co., Calcutta, , Ranjit Singh, A. Mukharjee & Co., Calcuta, hoqi,prym ismg, pmjwb dw smwijk ieiqhws, pmjwbi XUnIvristI, pitawlw, siql,s.s., is`k imslw qy srdwr Grwxy, lwhor bu`k Swp, luidawxw, gryvwl, jy.ays, rxjiq ismg, inau eyz bu`k syntr, AMimRqsr, gmfw ismg, bmdw ismg bhwdr, pmjwbi XUnIvristI, pitawlw, fyzb'a, pbtzs f;zx, pzdk f;zx pjkdo ko;h ;o's, f;zx pqdoi, nzfwqs;o, 2011H

15 14 M.A. RELIGIOUS STUDIES (CBCEGS) (SEMESTER II) Mid Semester Examination: 20% weightage End Semester Examination: 80% weightage GNL 412: ISLAMIC PHILOSOPHY Instructions for the Paper Setters:- Eight questions of equal marks (Specified in the syllabus) are to be set, two in each of the four Sections (A -D). Questions may be subdivided into parts (not exceeding four). Can didates are required to attempt five questions, selecting at least one question from each Section. The fifth question may be attempted from any Section. SECTION A Advent of Islam 1. Pre-Islamic Milieu of Arabia 2. Life and Mission of Prophet Muhammad Islamic Scripture and Tenents 1. Quran: Compilation 2. Allah Islamic Beliefs and Practices 1. Day of Judgement 2. Five Pillars SECTION B SECTION C SECTION D Development of Islam after Muhammad 1. Islam under Khalifas 2. Islam and Violence 1. Amir Ali, The Spirit of Islam, Idarah-i-Adabiyat, Delhi, 1978, 2. Hitti, P.K, History of the Arabs, Macmillan, London, Muhammad Ali, Religion of Islam, S. Chand, New Delhi. 4. Nicholson, Mystics of Islam, Idarah-i-Adabiyat, Delhi, Thomas, Hugs, Dictionary of Islam, Munshi Ram Manohar Lal, New Delhi, ierswd, muhmmd, pmjwbi swihq dw ieiqhws (m`dkwl), BwSw ivbwg, pmjwb, pitawlw, hbib, muhmmd, ieslwm ie`k smkyp srvykx, glysias buks, pitawlw, hzrq muhmmd jivn qy is`ikawvw, pmjwbi XUnIvristI, pitawlw, gulvmq ismg, ieslwm qy supivwd, pmjwbi XUnIvristI, pitawlw, pmjwbi swihq dw ieiqhws (m`dkwl), BwSw ivbwg pmjwb, pitawlw, 1971.

16 15 M.A. RELIGIOUS STUDIES (CBCEGS) (SEMESTER III) GNL 413: RELIGIOUS MOVEMENTS OF PUNJAB (19 th AND EARLY 20 th CENTURY) UNIT I Major Religious Movements of the Sikhs and Christian Mission 1. Nirankari Movement 2. Namdhari Movement 3. Christian Mission UNIT II Arya Samaj, Ahmediyah and Singh Sabha Movements 1. Arya Samaj Movement 2. Ahmediyah Movement 3. Singh Sabha Movement UNIT III Gurdwara Reform Movement 1. Origin and Development 2. Chabian da Morcha 3. Impact of Grudwara Reform Movement 1. Bajwa, Fauja Singh, Kuka Movement, Moti Lal Banarsi Dass, New Delhi, Farquhar, J.N., Modern Religious Movements in India, Munshi Ram Manohar Lal, New Delhi, Jones, Kenneth, Arya Dharma, Manohar Publishing House, New Delhi, John, C.B. Webster, The Nirankari Sikhs, Macmillan, New Delhi, Khushwant Singh, History of Sikhs, Oxford University Press, New Delhi, Lavan, Spencer, Ahmediyah Movement: Past and Present, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, Sahni, Ruchi Ram, Gurdwara Reform Movement, Shiromani Gurdwara Prabandhak Committee, Amritsar, AroVw, ey.si. pmjwb diaw lok lihrw, pmjwbi XUnIvristI, pitawlw, ASok, smsyr ismg, pmjwb diaw lihrw, AMimRqsr, kpur, nirmdr ismg, igawni id`q ismg, pmjwbi XUnIvristI, pitawlw, gmfw ismg(smpw.), pmjwb, pmjwbi swihq AkwdmI, luidawxw, jos, sohx ismg, AkwlI moricaw dw ieiqhws, nvxu`g pbilsrz, nvin idli, 1972.

17 16 M.A. RELIGIOUS STUDIES (CBCEGS) (SEMESTER III) GNL 414: BUDDHISM 4 Credit UNIT I Buddhism: An Introduction 1. Buddhism : Origin and Development 2. Buddhist Sects : Hinayana and Mahayana 3. Future of Buddhism as Global Religion Buddhist Metaphysics and Ethics 1. Buddhist Theory of Causation 2. Buddhist Concept of Nirvana 3. Buddhist Value System Buddhism: Social Vision 1. Buddhist Social Order 2. Buddhist Festivals 3. Buddhist Rituals UNIT II UNIT III 1. Bahadur, Mal, The Religion of the Buddha, Vishveshvaranand Institutes Publication, Hoshiarpur, Bhaskar, V.S., Faith and Philosophy of Buddhism, Kalpaz Publication, Delhi, Gnenther, Herbert V., Buddhist Philosphy in Theory and Practice, Shambhala Publication, Berkely, Heinrich, Dumoulin, Buddhism in the Modern World, Macuillan and Co., New Delhi, Hermann, Oldebergy, Buddha: His Life, His Order, D.K. Publications, New Delhi, Joshi, L.M, Dhammapada, Publication Bureu, Panjabi University, Patiala, Malalasekera, Gunapala Piyasena, Encyclopedia of Buddhism, Sri Lanka, Government, Press, Colombo, Murti, T.R.V., The Central Philosophy of Buddhism, George Allen & Unwin, London, Thomas, E.J., The life of the Buddha: A Legend History, Keram Paul, London, Verma, V.P., Early Buddhism and Its Origin, Munshiram.M. Lal, Worder, A.K., Indian Buddhism, Motilal Banarsi Dass, New Delhi, 1985.

18 17 M.A. RELIGIOUS STUDIES (CBCEGS) (SEMESTER III) 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, i';ah, n?bhn?wh, (;zgkh), XZwgZd, gzikph :{Bhtof;Nh, gfnnkbk, 1990H 4. ^^^^^^^^^^^^, i'x f;zx, (;zgkh), ft;at Xow ;qzrfj, gpbhe/;ab fpt{o', gzikph :{Bhtof;Nh, gfnnkbk, 1971H 5. fbokekoh, nkohvhh, Gkosh do;ab, gzikph :{Bhtof;Nh, gfnnkbk, 1994H 6. gzb{, jogkb f;zx, Gkos d/ g[oksb Xow L fje ;zy/g ;ot/yd, gzikph :{Bhtof;Nh, gfnnkbk, 2000H 7. 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, 1985H 2. r[gsk, n?;hn?bh dk;, Gkosh: dopb ek fjfsjk;, Gkr^5, oki;ekb fjzdh rqze nekdwh, 3. i?g[o, 1973H 4. fbokekoh,nkohvhh, Gkosh: do;ab, gzikph :{Bhtof;Nh, gfnnkbk, 1994H 5. okxk feqpbb, Gkosh: dopb, Gkr gfjbk, okigkb n?av ;zbi, fdzbh, 1973H

19 18 M.A. RELIGIOUS STUDIES (CBCEGS) (SEMESTER III) GNL 415: STUDY OF SINGH SABHA LITERATURE UNIT I Giani Dit Singh 1. Giani Dit Singh: Life and Contribution. 2. Analytical Study of Durga Prabodh. 3. Analytical Study of Nakli Sikh Prabodh. UNIT II Bhai Kahn Singh Nabha 1. Bhai Kahn Singh Nabha : Life and Contribution 2. Analytical Study of Hum Hindu Nahin 3. Analytical Study of Gurmat Martand UNIT III Bhai Vir Singh 1. Bhai Vir Singh: Life and Contribution 2. Analytical Study of Guru Nanak Chamatkar 3. Analytical Study of Kalgidhar Chamatkar 1. Barrier, N. Gerald, The Sikhs and Their Literature, Manohar Book Service, Delhi, Gopal Singh, A History of the Sikh People ( ), World Sikh University Press, New Delhi. 3. Harbans Singh, Bhai Vir Singh, Sahitaya Akademi, New Delhi, Khosla, G.S., Bhai Vir Singh: An Analytical Study, Heritage Publishers, New Delhi, Talib, Gurbachan Singh and Attar Singh (ed s.), Bhai Vir Singh: Life, Times and Works, Punjab University, Chandigarh, ASok, SmSyr ismg, pris`d ivdvwn BweI kwnh ismg nwbw, pmjwbi swihq prkwsn, AMimRqsr, siqmdr ismg, BweI vir ismg jivn qy rcnw, pmjwbi XUnIvristI, pitawlw, soml, krnyl ismg, BweI id`q ismg igawni : jivn, rcnw qy S^sIAq, ismg brdrz, AMimRqsr, hrbms ismg, BweI vir ismg SqwbdI grmq, BweI vir ismg SqwbdI smmqi, id`li, kpur, nirmdr ismg, igawni id`q ismg : jivn qy rcnw, pmjwbi XUnIvristI, pitawlw, nwbw kwnh ismg, hm ihmdu nhin, ismg brdrz, AMimRqsr, nyki, gurnyk ismg, ismg sbw lihr dy aus`reiey, ryksonw iprmtrz, AMimRqsr, primmdr ismg, ismg sbw lihr di pmjwbi swihq num dyx, lwhor bu`k Swp, luidawxw, priqm ismg (pro.), BweI kwnh ismg nwbw : ipcokv, rcnw qy mulmkx, guru nwnk dyv XUnIvristI, AMimRqsr, 1989.

20 19 M.A. RELIGIOUS STUDIES (CBCEGS) (SEMESTER III) GNL 416: SUFISM UNIT I Introduction 1. Origin and Development of Sufism 2. Basic Tenets of Sufism 3. Sufism s Contribution to Indian Culture Major Sufi Silsilahs 1. Chisti 2. Qadri 3. Nakashbandi Major Sufi Saints 1. Baba Farid 2. Bullah Shah 3. Sarmad UNIT II UNIT III 1. Arberry, A.J., Sufism, Allen and Unwin Ltd., London, Hitti, P.K., History of the Arabs, Macmillan, London, Nicholson, Mystics of Islam, Idarah-i-Adabiyat, Delhi, Habib, Mohd., Relevance of The Teachings of Sain Mian Mir And Other Sufi Saints of Punjab to Contemporary Society, Publication Bearu, Punjabi University, Patiala, Swh husyn: jivn qy rcnw, BwSw ivbwg pmjwb, pitawlw, Swrdw, swdu rwm, supimq qy pmjwbi supi swihq, BwSw ivbwg pmjwb, pitawlw, gulvmq ismg, ieslwm qy supivwd, pmjwbi XUnIvristI, pitawlw, pmjwbi swihq dw ieiqhws (m`dkwl), BwSw ivbwg pmjwb, pitawlw, bwbw PrId ivsys AMk, pmjwbi duniaw, BwSw ivbwg pmjwb, pitawlw, hbib muhmmd, Bwrq ivc su&ivwd: coxvyn smdrb, pblikysn ibauro, pmjwbi XUnIvristI, pitawlw, 2009.

21 20 M.A. RELIGIOUS STUDIES (CBCEGS) (SEMESTER III) Dasam Granth 1. Dasam Granth : An Introduction 2. Dasam Granth : Authorship 3. Dasam Granth : Editing Study of Major Banis 1. Jaap Sahib 2. Bachitar Natak as Autobiography 3. Gyan Prabodh Study of Miscellaneous Banis 1. Teti Swayye 2. Zafarnamah 3. Chandi di var GNL 417: STUDY OF DASAM GRANTH UNIT I UNIT II UNIT III 1. Ashta, Dharampal, The Poetry of Dasam Granth, Arun Prakashan, New Delhi, 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, New Delhi, Mansukhani, Gobind Singh, Dasam Granth: Hymns from the Dasam Granth, Hemkunt, Pashaura Singh, Louis E. Fenech & Robin Rinehart, The Dasam Granth, Oxford University, ASok, SmSyr ismg, sri dsm grmq qy hor rcnwvw: iek AiDAYn, PkIr ismg, AMimRqsr, syvw ismg (smpw.), dsm grmq di coxvi bwxi, nysnl buk trst, nvin id`li, hirbms ismg (ivawikawkwr), cmfi di vwr inrxx stik, sumdr buk ifpu, jlmdr, hirbms ismg, sri dsm grmq drpx, gurmiq inrxy, cmfigvh, hribgvmq ismg, rqn ismg j`gi (smpw.), dsm grmq bwxi fpt[ok, pmjwbi XUnIvristI, pitawlw, jwgir ismg, jwpu ivvycn tikw jwpu swihb pwqswhi dsvin, rvi prkwsn id`li, jy.pi. smgq ismg (tikwkwr), bicrq nwtk stik, ismg brdrz, AMimRqsr, j`gi, rqn ismg dsm grmq dw kriqrqv, pmjwbi swihq sbw, id`li, j`gi, rqn ismg, jwpu swihb dw gorv, goibmd sdn ienstiicaut Pwr AYNfvwnsf st`fiz ien kmporyitv irlijn, nvin idli, j`gi, rqn ismg (smpw.), is`k pmq ivsv kos (Bwg I Aqy II), gursrn pbilsrz, pitawlw, qwrn ismg, dsm grmq rup qy rs, guru goibmd ismg PwauNfySn, cmfigvh, pdm, ipawrw ismg, dsm grmq drsn, srdwr swihq Bvn, pitawlw, pdm, ipawrw ismg (smpw.), zprnwmw qy hor nwmy, ismg brdrz, AMimRqsr, 1998.

22 21 M.A. RELIGIOUS STUDIES (CBCEGS) (SEMESTER IV) GNL 419: SIX SCHOOLS OF INDIAN PHILOSOPHY UNIT I Indian Philosophy: An Introduction 1. Indian Philosophy : Main Characteristics 2. Orthodox Systems : Main Characteristics 3. Heterodox Systems : Main Characteristics Samkhya, Yoga and Nyaya Schools 1. Samkhya Philosophy 2. Yoga Philosophy 3. Nyaya Philosophy UNIT II UNIT III Vaisheshika, Mimamsa and Vedanta Schools 1. Vaisheshika Philosophy 2. Mimamsa Philosophy 3. Vedanta Philosophy 1. Bhattacharya, H. (ed.), The Cultural Heritage of India, Vol. III, The Ramakrishna Mission, Calcutta, Chatterjee S.C., and D.M. Datta, An Introduction to Indian Philosophy, Calcutta University Press, Calcutta, Gupta, S. N. Das, A History of Indian Philosophy, Vol.I, Moti Lal Banarsi Dass, Delhi, Hiriyanna, M., Outlines of Indian Philosophy, George Allen and Unwin Ltd., London, Muller, F.M., The Six Systems of Indian Philosophy, Associated Publishing House, New Delhi, Radhakrishnan,S., Indian Philosophy, Vol.II, George Allen and Unwin Ltd., London, r[gsk, PKsh BkE, Gkosh do;ab, gzikp ;N/N :{Bhtof;Nh, uzvhrvq, fbokekoh, nkohvhh, Gkosh do;ab, gzikph :{Bhtof;Nh, gfnnkbk, 1994H 3. 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, 1985H 2. fbokekoh, nkohvhh, Gkosh: do;ab, gzikph :{Bhtof;Nh, gfnnkbk, 1994H 3. fwpo, T[w/P (vkh), Gkosh: dopb, T[FZso gqd/p fjzdh ;z;ekb, bybt{, 2003H

23 22 M.A. RELIGIOUS STUDIES (CBCEGS) (SEMESTER IV) Guru Nanak Bani 1. Analytical Study of Dakhni Onkar 2. Analytical Study of Asa Patti 3. Analytical Study of Malhar Di Var GNL 420: SPECIAL STUDY OF MAJOR BANIS UNIT I UNIT II Banis 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 III Miscellaneous Banis 1. Analytical Study of Salokas of Guru Tegh Bahadur 2. Analytical Study of Bhat Bani 3. Analytical Study of Akal Ustat 1. Jodha Singh, Guru Nanak Bani, National Book Trust, Delhi, Kohli, Surinder Singh, Guru Granth Sahib: an analytical study (A critical study of the Adi Granth), Singh Brothers, Amritsar, , Philosophy of Guru Nanak, Publication Bureau, Punjab University, Chandigarh, , Sword and the Spirit: An Introduction to Guru Tegh Bahadur's Life and Philosophy, Ankur, New Delhi, Talib, Gurbachan Singh, [tr], Amar Das Bani of Sri Guru Amar Das, Sterling Pub., New Delhi, Taran Singh, [ed], Teaching of Guru Nanak Dev, Punjabi University, Patiala, , Guru Nanak: His Mind and Art, Bahri, New Delhi, Wazir Singh, Aspect of Guru Nanak's philosophy, Lahore Bk., Ludhiana, 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, Trilochan Singh, Hymns of Guru Tegh Bahadur: songs of Nirvana: translation and commentary, Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee, Delhi, Agnihotri, H.L. Agnihotri, Chand R., Guru Gobind Singh: his life and bani, Gopal Prk., Hisar, swgr, sibmdrjiq ismg (smpw.), vwr mlwr buhp`ki AiDAYn, guru nwnk dyv XUnIvristI, AMimRqsr, hrbms ismg, igawni, Akwl ausqq inrxx, sumdr bu`k if`pu, jlmdr, ikrpwl ismg, igawni, B`tW dy sv`eiey, stik BweI cqr ismg jivn ismg, AMimRqsr, kohli, suirmdr ismg, guru qyg bhwdur jivn smw qy rcnw, pblikysn ibauro, pmjwbi XUnIvristI, cmfigvh, qwrn ismg, dsm grmq, rup qy rs, guru goibmd ismg PwaufySn, cmfigvh, drsn ismg, Akwl ausqq, igawn swgr pblikysn, id`li, priqm kor, Awid grmq diaw vwrw dw smcwr isdwq, vwirs Swh PwaUNfySn, AMimRqsr, 1990.

24 23 M.A. RELIGIOUS STUDIES (CBCEGS) (SEMESTER IV) GNL 421: JAINISM UNIT I Jainism: An Introduction 1. Jainism : Origin and Development 2. Jaina Sects : Digambar and Shvetambar 3. Future of Jainism as Global Religion UNIT II Jaina Metaphysics 1. Jaina Metaphysics : Jiva and Ajiva 2. Jaina Ethics : Karma and Moksh 3. Jaina Epistemology : Nayavad and Syadvad Jainism: Social Vision 1. Jaina Social order 2. Jaina Festivals 3. Jaina Rituals UNIT III 1. Gopal, S.S, Outlines of Jainism, New Delhi, H.Jacobi, Studies in Jainism, Ahmadabad, Jain, Arun Kumar, Faith & Philosophy of Jainism, Kalpaz Publications, Delhi, Shah, U.P., Jainism New Encyclopedias, Britannica, Chicago, Stevenson, S., The Heart of Jainism, Munshiram Manoharlal, New Delhi, r[gsk, ;aksh BkE, Gkosh do;ab, gzikp ;N/N :{Bhtof;Nh, uzvhrvq, i';ah, n?bhn?wh, (;zgkh), i'x f;zx, (;zgkh), ft;at Xow ;qzrfj, gpbhe/;ab fpt{o', gzikph :{Bhtof;Nh, gfnnkbk, 1971H 3. fbokekoh, nkohvhh, Gkosh do;ab, gzikph :{Bhtof;Nh, gfnnkbk, 1994H 4. gzb{, jogkb f;zx, Gkos d/ g[oksb Xow L fje ;zy/g ;ot/yd, gzikph :{Bhtof;Nh, gfnnkbk, 2000H 5. 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, 1985H 2. r[gsk, n?;hn?bh dk;, Gkosh: dopb ek fjfsjk;, Gkr^5, oki;ekb fjzdh rqze nekdwh, 3. i?g[o, 1973H 4. fbokekoh,nkohvhh, Gkosh: do;ab, gzikph :{Bhtof;Nh, gfnnkbk, 1994H 5. okxk feqpbb, Gkosh: dopb, Gkr gfjbk, okigkb n?av ;zbi, fdzbh, 1973H

25 24 M.A. RELIGIOUS STUDIES (CBCEGS) (SEMESTER IV) GNL 423: JUDAISM AND CHRISTIANITY Judaism: Origin and Development 1. Moses : Life and Mission 2. Old Testament 3. Prophetic Tradition UNIT I UNIT II Christianity: Origin and Development 1. Jesus Christ : Life and Mission 2. Advent of New Testament 3. Advent of Church UNIT III Judaism and Christianity: Beliefs and Practices 1. Jewish Rituals and Festivals 2. Doctrine of Trinity 3. Sacraments 1. Campbell, D.B.J., The Old Testament for Modern Reader, John Murray, London, Fellows, Ward J., Religions: East and West, Halt Rinehart, New York, P. John, V.C. and others, Christianity, Methew, Patiala, Smart, Ninian, The Religious Experience of Mankind, Collins, London, Xkbhtkb, s/fizdo e"o, :j{dh ns/ Jh;kJh XowL fje ikd-gskd, rq/;ahn; gpbhe/;ab, gfnnkbk, GZNh, eosko uzd, Jh;kJh Xow L fje ikd^gskd, gzikph :{Bhtof;Nh, gfnnkbk, 1995H 3H 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

26 25 M.A. RELIGIOUS STUDIES (CBCEGS) (SEMESTER IV) GNL 424: ANALYSIS OF SIKH LITERATURE Gursobha Granth 1. Life and Contribution of Kavi Senapati 2. Analysis of Gursobha Granth 3. Historical Importance Gurbilas Literature 1. A Study of Gurbilas by Sukha Singh 2. A Study of Gurbilas by Koer Singh 3. A Study of Gurbilas Patshahi Chhevin UNIT I UNIT II UNIT III Miscellaneous Literature 1. A Study of Mahima Prakash by Sarupdas Bhalla 2. A Study of Bansawali Nama by Kesar Singh Chhibar 3. A Study of Panth Prakash by Rattan Singh Bhangu 1. Hans, Surjit Singh, A Reconstruction of Sikh History from Sikh Literature, ABS Publication, Jalandhar, Hindi Book:- 1. sukw ismg, guriblws, (smpw. fw. jy Bgvwn goiel), BwSw ivbwg, pmjwb, pitawlw, mnivmdr ismg, gurrqnwvli (ikrq bwbw qolw ismg 'B`lw'), lwkt iprmtrz, AMimRqsr, gurbks ismg, gurbwxi di ksv`ti qy guriblws pwqswhi CyvIN, is`k syntr, rozivly, sukw ismg (BweI), guriblws dsvin pwqswhi, lwlw rwmcmd mwnk twhlw, luhwri drvwzw, lwhor, sukw ismg, guriblws pwqswhi 10, (smpw. fw. gursrn kor j`gi), BwSw ivbwg pmjwb, pitawlw, 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, sohx, kiv, guriblws CyvIN pwqswhi, BwSw ivbwg pmjwb, pitawlw, koier ismg, gur iblws pwqswhi 10, (smpw. SmSyr ismg ASok), pmjwbi XUnIvristI, pitawlw, BMgU, rqn ismg, sri gur pmq prkws, (smpw. fw. blvmq ismg if`lon), ismg brdrz, AMimRqsr, lwbw, goibmd ismg Aqy Kzwn ismg (smpw.), mihmw prkws (B wg dujw), BwSw ivbwg pitawlw, 1971.