M.A. (Hons.) (RELIGIOUS STUDIES) (SEMESTER: I-IV)

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1 FACULTY OF HUMANITIES & RELIGIOUS STUDIES SYLLABUS FOR M.A. (Hons.) (RELIGIOUS STUDIES) (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. (Hons.) (Religious Studies) (Semester System) 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.(Hons.)Religious Studies will be completed in four Semesters 2. M.A.(Hons.)Religious Studies offers 24 courses (GNL ) comprising of 96 credits ( 4 credits of each course) and is divided in four semesters. The Students are required to opt 6 course in each semester and one course in semester III and semester IV from allied department. 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 at the end of each semester.

3 2 M.A. (Hons.) (Religious Studies) (Semester System) SCHEME OF COURSE Semester I GNL-401 Origin and Development of Religion GNL-402 Basics of Religion GNL-403 Vedic Religion GNL-404 Origin and Development of Sikh Religion GNL-405 Bhakti Tradition of Medieval India GNL-406 Philosophy of Religion Dr.Gursharanjit Singh Dr.Bharatbeer Kaur Dr.Manvinder Singh Dr.Bharatbeer Kaur Dr.Manvinder Singh Dr.Shashi Bala 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 Islam Dr.Shashi Bala Dr.Manvinder Singh Dr.Gursharanjit Singh Dr.Manvinder Singh Dr.Bharatbeer Kaur Dr.Bharatbeer Kaur

4 3 M.A. (Hons.) (Religious Studies) (Semester System) GNL-413 Religious Movements of Punjab GNL-414 Guru Nanak Dev: Life and Teachings GNL-415 Buddhism GNL-416 Study of Singh Sabha Literature GNL-417 Sufism GNL-418 Study of Dasam Granth Semester III Semester IV GNL-419 Six Schools of Indian Philosophy GNL-420 Special Study of Major Banis GNL-421 Jainism GNL-422 Exegetical Traditions of Guru Granth Sahib GNL-423 Judaism and Christianity GNL-424 Analysis of Sikh Literature

5 4 M.A. (Hons.) (Religious Studies) (Semester-I) GNL-401 Origin and Development of Religion Unit-I : Unit-II: Unit-III: Origin and Development of Religion 1. Religion: Definition, Nature and Scope 2. Forms of Primitive Religion : Animism, Fetishism, Magic, Totem 3. Indus Valley Civilization : Beliefs and Practices Sociological Theories of Origin of Religion 1. Evolutionary Theories : Max Mullar and E.B. Tylor 2. Functional Theories : Emile Durkheim and Max Weber 3. Religious Specialists : Shamans, Priest and Witches Religions in Modern World 1. Religions and Culture : Beliefs and Rituals 2. Religious Pilgrimage 3. Religious Festivals Suggested Readings English Books 1. J.C.C. Greig, Religions of Mankind : Today & Yesterday, Fortrees Press, Philadelohia, Frank Byron Jevous, The History of Religion, Orient Publication, Delhi, Edmund Leach, The Structural Study of Myth and Totemism, Tavistock Publication Ltd., London. 4. John B. Noss, Man's Religions, Macmillan Publishing Co., New York, Redin Paul, Primitive Religion, Dover Publication, New York, Ninian Smart, The Religious Experience of Mankind, William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd., Glasgow, 1969 Punjabi Book gurbcn ismg qwilb, Drm di auqpqi qy ivkws, pmjwbi XUnIvristI, pitawlw, Hindi Books 1. hryndr prswd isnhw, Drm-drSn ki rup rykw, moqi lwl bnwrsi dws, id~li, sy. qokwryv, Drm kw ieiqhws, prgqi prkwsn, mwsko, msih XwkUb, smwnx Drm-drSn, moqi lwl bnwrsi dws, id`li, 1985

6 GNL M.A. (Hons.) (Religious Studies) (Semester-I) Basics of Religion Unit I : Culture and Religion 1. Religion, Culture and Society 2. Religious Syncretism 3. Power and Culture Unit II : Ritual and Scripture 1. Ritual, Meaning and Symbolism 2. Ritual and Communication 3. Sacred Text : Essential Characteristics. Unit III : Gender and Religion 1. Religion and Ideology of Gender 2. Gender and Christianity 3. Muslim Women Suggested Readings English Books 1. Malory Nye, Religion : The Basics, Printed and Bound in India by Gopsons Papers Ltd, Manfred B. Steger, Globalization : A Very Short Introduction, Oxford University Press, New York, Thomas Discon, Science and Religion : A Very Short Introduction, Oxford University Press, Ramesh Chander Dogra, Encyclopedia of Sikh Religion and Culture, New Delhi, 5. Buddhad Chaudhuri (ed.), Religion, Rituals and Festivals, New Delhi. 6. Maulana Wahiduddin Khan, Woman in Islamic Shariah, The Islamic Centre, New Delhi, Nikki R. Keddie, Scholars, Saints and Sufis, University of California, London, T.N. Madan (ed.), Muslim Communities of South Asia : Culture, Society and Power, New Delhi. 9. Robert Muthnour, The Encyclopedia of Politics and Religion, Routlede,London, Anjana Maitra Sinha, Women in Changing Society, Ashish Publishing House, New Delhi. Punjabi Book 1. mndip ismg, Drm drsn, pblikysn ibauro, pmjwbi XUnIvristI, pitawlw, 2007.

7 6 M.A. (Hons.) (Religious Studies) (Semester-I) GNL-403 Vedic Religion Unit I : Vedas and Upanishads 1. Vedas : An Introduction 2. Vedic Theology and Rituals 3. Philosophy of Upanishads : Brahman, Atman, Mukti Unit-II : Puranas 1. Puranas: An Introduction 2. Philosophical Aspects of Puranas 3. Cultural Aspects of Puranas Unit-III : Ramayana, Mahabharta and Bhagavad Gita 1. Ramayana : An introduction 2. Mahabharta : An Introduction 3. Bhagavad Gita : Karma, Bhakti and Jnana Yoga English Books Suggested Readings 1. Balbir Singh, The Conceptual Framework of Indian Philosophy, The Macmillan Co. of India, New Delhi, A. Barth, Religions of India, S. Chand & Co., New Delhi, H. Bhattacharya (ed.), The Cultural Heritage of India, Vols, I & II, The Rama Krishna Mission, Calcutta, S.N. Dasgupta, A History of Indian Philosophy, Vol. I, Cambridge University Press, New York, H. Hiriyanna, Outlines of Indian Philosophy, George Allen & Unwin Ltd., London, R.E. Hume, The Thirteen Principal Upanishads, Oxford University Press, New York, A.B. Keith, The Religion and Philosophy of Vedas and Upanishads, Moti Lal Banarsi Dass, New Delhi, S. Radhakrishnan, Indian Philosophy, Vol. I, George Allen & Unwin, London, Hindi Books 1. rwdw ikrsnb, BwrqIX drsn, Bwg pihlw, rwjpwl AYf smnz, id`li, AYs.AYn.dws gupqw, BwrqIX drsn kw ieiqhws, Bwg 5, rwjsqwn ihmdi grmq AkwdmI, jypur, nkohvhh fbokekoh, Gkosh: do;ab, gzikph :{Bhtof;Nh,gfNnkbk,1994H

8 7 M.A. (Hons.) (Religious Studies) (Semester-I) GNL-404 Origin and Development of Sikh Religion Unit-I: Guru Nanak and the Foundation of Sikhism 1. Milieu : Religious, Social and Political 2. Guru Nanak - The Founder of Sikhism 3. Mission of Guru Nanak Unit-II: Sikhism : From Guru Angad to Guru Arjan Dev 1. Growth of Sikh Religion under Guru Angad, Guru Amar Das and Guru Ram Das. 2. Expansion and Consolidation under Guru Arjan Dev 3. Editing of Guru Granth Sahib Unit-III: Sikhism : From Guru Hargobind to Guru Gobind Singh 1. Guru Hargobind and the Institution of Miri-Piri. 2. Guru Tegh Bahadur : Historical Concerns and Martyrdom 3. Guru Gobind Singh : Carrying on Guru Nanak's Mission Suggested Readings English Books 1. A.C. Banerjee, Guru Nanak and His Times, Punjabi University, Patiala, I.B. Banerjee, Evolution of the Khalsa, A.Mukerjee & Co., Calcutta, 2 Vols., Ganda Singh, A Short History of the Sikhs, Orient Longmans, Bombay, J.S. Grewal, Guru Nanak in History, Punjab University, Chandigarh, J.S. Grewal and S.S. Bal, Guru Gobind Singh, Punjab University, Chandigarh, Harbans Singh (ed.), Perspective on Guru Nanak, Punjabi University, Patiala, Khushwant Singh, History of Sikhs, Oxford University Press, New Delhi, Vol. I, W.H. McLeod, Guru Nanak and the Sikh Religion, Oxford University Press, Delhi, , Evolution of Sikh Community, Oxford University Press, Delhi, 1976.

9 8 M.A. (Hons.) (Religious Studies) (Semester-I) Punjabi Books: 1. iemdu BUSx bynrzi, Kwlsy di isrjxw, pmjwbi XUnIvristI, pitawlw, do Bwg, s.s.swgr qy mohn jiq ismg, guru qyg bhwdr : jivn qy isrjnw, inau eyz bu`k syntr, AMimRqsr, gmfw ismg, qyjw ismg, is`k ieiqhws, pmjwbi XUnIvristI, pitawlw, qwrn ismg qy POjw ismg, guru qyg bhwdr : jivn qy rcnw, pmjwbi XUnIvristI, pitawlw, blvmq ismg iflon, prmu`k is`k qy is`k pmq, ismg brdrz, AMimRqsr, 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.

10 9 M.A. (Hons.) (Religious Studies) (Semester-I) GNL-405 Unit-I : Bhakti Tradition Bhakti Tradition of Medieval India 1. Bhakti : Definition and Meaning 2. Origin and Development of Bhakti Tradition 3. Bhakti Tradition of South and North India Unit-II: Sarguna and Nirguna Bhakti : Some Prominent Bhagats 1. Sarguna Bhakti : Bhagat Ramanand and Surdas 2. Sarguna Bhakti : Bhagat Tulsidas 3. Nirguna Bhakati : Bhagat Namdev Unit-III: Nirguna Bhakti : Some Prominent Bhagats 1. Bhagat Kabir 2. Bhagat Ravidas 3. Impact of Bhakti Tradition on Religion, Society and Culture English Books Suggested Readings 1. Darshan Singh, Indian Bhakti Tradition and Sikh Gurus, Lyall Book Depot, Ludhiana, H. Bhattacharya (ed.), The Heritage Culture of India, The Ramakrishna Mission, Calcutta, Punjabi Books 1. blkwr ismg(smpw.), nwnk prkws p`iqrkw (BgqI ivsys AMk), pmjwbi XUnIvristI, pitawlw 2. mnmohn ismg, guru nwnk Aqy BgqI AMdoln, mndip prkwsn, nvin id`li, jsbir ismg swbr, Bgq rivdws sroq pusqk, guru nwnk dyv XUnIvristI, AMimRqsr Hindi Books 1. prsurwm cqurvydi, auqri Bwrq ki smq prmprw, BwrqI BMfwr, Alwhwbwd, piqmbr d`q bvqvwl, ihmdi kwvx myn inrgux smprdwie, (Anuvwdk prsurwm cqurvydi, smpw. BgIrQ msur), AvD pbilismg hwaus lknau, smmq munsi rwm, BgqI kw ivkws, cokmbw ividaw Bvn, vwrwnwsi, jotz;a lwl Srmw, wzx ekbhb fbor[d BgqI swdnw, nvoidaw inkyqn, vwrwnsi [ 5. mnmohn sihgl, smq kwiv kw dko;afbe ivslysx, BwrqNydU Bvn, cmfigvh, 1965

11 10 M.A. (Hons.) (Religious Studies) (Semester-I) GNL-406 Philosophy of Religion Unit-I : Philosophy of Religion: An Introduction 1. Philosophy of Religion : Definition, Nature and Scope 2. Relation of Philosophy of Religion to Theology and Religion 3. Problems of Philosophy of Religion : Free-Will, Immortality and Evil Unit-II: Philosophical Expressions of Religion 1. Religious Language 2. Religious Knowledge 3. Religious Experience Unit-III: Arguments for the Existence of God 1. Ontological Argument for the Existence of God 2. Cosmological Argument for the Existence of God 3. Teleological and Moral Arguments for the Existence of God English Books Suggested Readings 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, W. Rowe, W.J.Weinwright, Philosophy of Religion, Hocourt Brace Jovanovich Inc., USA, Y. Masih, Introduction of Religious Philosophy, Moti Lal Banarsi Dass, New Delhi, Punjabi Book 1. vzir ismg, Drm dw dwrsink p`k, pmjwbi XUnIvristI, pitawlw, Hindi Books 1. hryndr prswd isnhw, Drm drsn ki rup rykw, moqi lwl bnwrsi dws, idli, msih XwkUb, smwnx Drm drsn, moqi lwl bnwrsi dws, id`li, 1985

12 GNL M.A. (Hons.) (Religious Studies) (Semester-II) Structure and Patterns of Religion Unit I: Introduction to Comparative Religion 1. Nature and Scope of Comparative Religion 2. Structural Types of Religion 3. Typology of Religion Unit II: Problems and Methods in the Study of Religion 1. Nature of the Holy 2. Nature of the World 3. Man s Encounter with the World of the Holy : Modes and Ways Unit III: Study of Myths, Ritual and Cult 1. Mystical Tradition 2. Ritualistic Tradition 3. Cult Tradition English Books: Suggested Readings 1. A.C. Bouquet, Comparative Religion, Penguine Books, E.O.James, Comparative Religion, Cox & Wyman, Great Britain, G. Mensching, Structures and Patterns of Religion, Motilal Banarsidass, New Delhi, R.S. Srivastava, Comparative Religion, Munshi Ram Manoharlal, New Delhi, William James, The Varieties of Religious Experience, Random House, New York, 1929.

13 12 M.A. (Hons.) (Religious Studies) (Semester-II) GNL-408 Philosophy of Sikhism Unit-I: Sikh Metaphysics 1. God, Soul, Liberation 2. Cosmology 3. Man and Purpose of Human Existence Unit-II: Sikh Epistemology 1. Sikh Epistemology : Nature and Kinds of Knowledge 2. Sikh Mysticism : Nature and Modes of Expression 3. Guru, Sabad, Hukam Unit-III: Sikh Axiology 1. Values: Meaning, Nature and Kinds 2. Karma and Retribution 3. Social and Political Values English Books Suggested Readings 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, Man : Being and Meaning, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, Punjabi Books 1. gursrnjiq ismg, guru nwnk bwxi ivcli nyiqkqw dw Ajokw prsmg, BweI c`qr ismg jivn ismg, AMimRqsr, Syr ismg, gurmiq drsn, SRomxI gurduawrw prbmdk kmyti, AMimRqsr, jsivmdr kor iflon, guru nwnk di kimq mimwsw, guru nwnk dyv XUnIvristI, AMimRqsr, blkwr ismg, is`k rh`svwd, pmjwbi XUnIvristI, pitawlw 5. rqn ismg j`gi, guru nwnk di ivcwrdwrw, nvxu`g pbilsrj, id`li, rwey jsbir ismg, guru grmq swihb iv`c brhm dw smklp, nvin prkwsn AMimRqsr, 1979.

14 13 M.A. (Hons.) (Religious Studies) (Semester-II) GNL-409 Sociology of Sikh Religion Unit-I : Sociological Precepts of Sikhism 1. Goal of Human Life 2. Social Ethics: Justice, Equality and Freedom 3. Code of Conduct : Personal and Congregational Unit-II : Sikh Society 1. Rejection of Caste System 2. Religious Festivals 3. Major Sikhs Sects: Udasis, Nirmalas, Sewa Panthis and Nihangs. Unit-III : Sikh Institutions 1. Guruship: Granth and Panth 2. Gurudwara, Sangat and Pangat 3. Sarbat Khalsa and Gurmata English Books Suggested Readings 1. Avtar Singh, Ethics of the Sikhs, Punjabi University, Patiala, W.O. Cole, &, Piara Singh Sambhi, The Sikhs : Their Religion and Practices, Vikas Publishing House, New Delhi, Emile Durkheim,, Elementary Forms of Religion, George Allen & Unwin Ltd., London, S.S. Kohli, Sikh Ethics, Munshi Ram Manohar Lal, New Delhi, Reeca Mogee, Sociology : An Introduction, Halt Rinehert and Winston, New York, C.O. McMullan (Ed.), Rituals and Sacraments in Indian Religions, I.S.P.C.K., Delhi, Ronald Robertson (Ed.), Sociology of Religion, Penguin Books, Middle England, 1969.

15 14 M.A. (Hons.) (Religious Studies) (Semester-II) 8. Max Weber, The Protestant Ethics and the Spirit of Capitalism, George Allen & Unwin, London, J. Milton Yinger, The Scientific Study of Religion, Crowell Collier and Macmillan, New York, Punjabi Books 1. AYs.AYs. Amol, BwrqI smwjk smsqwvw, pmjwbi XUnIvristI, pitawlw, imqihix [ 2. symual koieinmg, smwj ivigawn ( Anuvwdk bldyv ismg rihl ), pmjwbi XUnIvristI, pitawlw, is`k rihq mirawdw, SoRmxI gurduawrw prbmdk kmyti, AMimRqsr, Syr ismg (propysr), gurmiq drsn, SoRmxI gurduawrw prbmdk kmyti, AMimRqsr, ikmgzly fyivs, mnu`ki smwj, Anuvwdk prkws ismg jmmu, pmjwbi XUnIvristI, pitawlw, gursrnjiq ismg, guru nwnk bwxi dw smwj SwsqrI pirpyk, ismg brdrz, AMimRqsr, jy.ays. guriey, Bwrq ivc jwqw Aqy nslw, Anuvwdk AYn.AYs.soFI, pmjwbi XUnIvristI, pitawlw, jgjiq ismg, is~k ienklwb, bwhri pbilkysnz, nvi id`li, 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.

16 15 M.A. (Hons.) (Religious Studies) (Semester-II) GNL-410 Varan Bhai Gurdas and Janamsakhi Literature Unit-I: Varan Bhai Gurdas : Introduction 1. Bhai Gurdas : Life and Times 2. Bhai Gurdas : An Interpreter of Gurbani 3. Varan Bhai Gurdas : A Source of Sikh History Unit-II Study of Selected Vars 1. Study of First Var 2. Study of Tenth Var 3. Study of Twenty- Fourth Var Unit-III: Introduction to the Janamsakhi Literature 1. Definition, Origin and Development of the Janamsakhi Tradition 2. Constituents, Form, Purpose and Function of the Janamsakhis 3. The Janamsakhis as a Source of History. Suggested Readings English Books 1. Surjit Hans, A Reconstruction of the Sikh History from Sikh Literature, ABS Publishers, Jalandhar, W.H. McLeod, Guru Nanak and The Sikh Religion, Oxford, ,Early Sikh Tradition : A Study of the Janamsakhis, Oxford, Punjabi Books 1. gurbks ismg, vwrw BweI gurdws Awlocnwqmk AiDAYn, BwSw ivbwg pmjwb, pitawlw, jgjiq ismg, (jnmswkiaw dw qwrikk AiDAYn, pmjwbi swihq AkwdmI, luidawxw, rqn ismg j`gi, BweI gurdws: jivni qy rcnw, pmjwbi XUnIvristI, pitawlw, ipawr ismg, guru nwnk sbmdi iqmn Koj-p`qr, pmjwbi XUnIvristI, pitawlw, 1970.

17 16 M.A. (Hons.) (Religious Studies) (Semester-II) GNL-411 History of the Sikhs ( ) Unit-I: Banda Singh Bahadur 1. Life and Mission 2. Achievements 3. Polity Unit-II: Sikh Misals 1. Origin and Organisation of the Misals 2. Society under the Misals 3. Sikh Martial Art Unit-III: Maharaja Ranjit Singh 1. Conquest and Consolidation 2. Polity and Economy 3. Social Organization Suggested Readings English Books 1. G.L. Chopra, The Punjab as a Sovereign State , Vishveshvara Nand Vedic Research Institute, Hoshiarpur, J.S. Grewal, 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, H.R. Gupta, History of the Sikhs (Vols. I-V), Munshi Ram Manohar Lal, Pvt.Ltd., New Delhi, P.L. Gupta, 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, Oxford University Press, New Delhi, 1999 (Vol.I) 7. N.K. Sinha, Rise of Sikh Power, A. Mukherjee & Co., Calcutta, , Ranjit Singh, A. Mukharjee & Co., Calcuta, Punjabi Books 1. s.s.siql, is`k imslw qy srdwr Grwxy, lwhor bu`k Swp, luidawxw, gmfw ismg, bmdw ismg bhwdr, pmjwbi XUnIvristI, pitawlw, jy.ays gryvwl, rxjiq ismg, inau eyz bu`k syntr, AMimRqsr, prym ismg hoqi, pmjwb dw smwijk ieiqhws, pmjwbi XUnIvristI, pitawlw, 1979.

18 GNL-412 Unit I : Advent of Islam 1. Pre-Islamic Milieu of Arabia 17 M.A. (Hons.) (Religious Studies) (Semester-II) Islamic Philosophy 2. Life and Mission of Prophet Muhammad 3. Quran : Compilation Unit II : Islamic Beliefs and Practices 1. Allah 2. Day of Judgement 3. Five Pillars Unit III : Development of Islam after Muhammad 1. Sects : Sunni and Shias 2. Islam under Khalifas 3. Islam and Violence English Books Suggested Readings 1. Amir Ali, The Spirit of Islam, Idarah-i-Adabiyat, Delhi, 1978, 2. P.K. Hitti, History of the Arabs, Macmillan, London, Hugs Thomas, Dictionary of Islam, Munshi Ram Manohar Lal, New Delhi, Muhammad Ali, Religion of Islam, S. Chand, New Delhi. 5. Nicholson, Mystics of Islam, Idarah-i-Adabiyat, Delhi, Punjabi Books 1. muhmmd ierswd, hzrq muhmmd jivn qy is`ikawvw, pmjwbi XUnIvristI, pitawlw, pmjwbi swihq dw ieiqhws (m`dkwl), BwSw ivbwg pmjwb, pitawlw, gulvmq ismg, ieslwm qy supivwd, pmjwbi XUnIvristI, pitawlw, 1986

19 18 M.A. (Hons.) (Religious Studies) (Semester-III) GNL-413: Religious Movements of Punjab 4 Credits (19 th and Early 20 th Century) Unit-I : Major Religious Movements of the Sikhs and Christian Mission 1. Nirankari Movement: Origin, Development and Impact on Society 2. Namdhari Movement: Origin, Development and Impact on Society 3. Christian Mission Unit-II : Arya Samaj, Ahmadia and Singh Sabha Movements 1. Arya Samaj Movement 2. Ahmadia Movement 3. Singh Sabha Movement : Origin, Development and Role Unit-III : Gurdwara Reform Movement and Panch Khalsa Diwan 1. Panch Khalsa Diwan 2. Gurdwara Reform Movement : Origin, Development and Impact 3. Sikh Gurdwara Act 1925 Suggested Readings: English Books: 1. Fauja Singh Bajwa, Kuka Movement, Moti Lal Banarsi Dass, New Delhi, J.N. Farquhar, Modern Religious Movements in India, Munshi Ram Manohar Lal, New Delhi, Kenneth Jones, Arya Dharma, Manohar Publishing House, New Delhi, Khushwant Singh, History of Sikhs, Oxford University Press, New Delhi, Ruchi Ram Sahni, Gurdwara Reform Movement, Shiromani Gurdwara Prabandhak Committee, Amritsar, Spencer Lavan, Ahmediyah Movement: Past and Present, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, John C.B. Webster, The Nirankari Sikhs, Macmillan, New Delhi, Punjabi Books: 1. ey.si.arovw, pmjwb diaw lok lihrw, pmjwbi XUnIvristI, pitawlw, smsyr ismg ASok, pmjwb diaw lihrw, AMimRqsr, sohx ismg jos, AkwlI moricaw dw ieiqhws, nvxu`g pbilsrz, nvin idli, nirmdr ismg kpur, igawni id`q ismg, pmjwbi XUnIvristI, pitawlw, pmjwb, (smpw. gmfw ismg), pmjwbi swihq AkwdmI, luidawxw, 1962.

20 19 M.A. (Hons.) (Religious Studies) (Semester-III) GNL-414: Guru Nanak Dev: Life and Teachings 4 Credits Unit-I : Life of Guru Nanak 1. Religious, Social and Political Milieu 2. Life of Guru Nanak 3. Travels of Guru Nanak Unit-II : Major Compositions of Guru Nanak 1. Japuji 2. Asa Di Var 3. Siddh Gosht Unit-III: Teachings of Guru Nanak 1. Metaphysical Aspects 2. Ethical Aspects 3. Social Aspects Suggested Readings: English Books: 1. Ganda Singh, Guru Nanak: His Life and Teachings, Singapore Sikh Missionary Tract Society, Singapore, , Sources of Material on the Life and Teachings of Guru Nanak (ed.), The Punjab Past and Present, Vol. III, 1969 Department of Punjab, 1969 Department of Panjab Historical Studies, Panjabi University, Patiala, , Guru Nanak National, Book Trust, India, New Delhi, Kushwant Singh, Japuji: The Sikh Prayes, London. 5. Teja Singh, Guru Nanak and His Mission, Sikh Trust Society, Amritsar, , Japuji or Guru Nanak s Meditation, Sikh Tract Society. 7. Madanjit Kaur and Piar Singh, Guru Nanak s Life and Teachings, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, S.S. Kohli, Philosophy of Guru Nanak, Publication Bureau, Panjab University, Chandigarh, , Travels of Guru Nanak, Publication Bureu, Panjab University, Chandigarh, Punjabi Books: 1. qwrn ismg, guru nwnk qy klw, ksquri lwl AYNf smnz, AMimRqsr, vjir ismg, guru nwnk isdwq, pmjwbi swihq AkwdmI, luidawxw, suirmdr ismg kohli, (smpw.), guru nwnk jivn drsn Aqy kwiv-klw, pmjwbi XUnIvristI, cmfigvh, jsivmdr kor if`lon, guru nwnk bwxi : smwijk qy s`ibawcwr pirpyk, guru nwnk dyv XUnIvristI, AMimRqsr.

21 20 M.A. (Hons.) (Religious Studies) (Semester-III) GNL-415: Buddhism 4 Credits Unit I : Buddhism : An Introduction 1. Buddhism : Origin and Development 2. Buddhist Sects : Hinayana and Mahayana 3. Future of Buddhism as Global Religion Unit II : Buddhist Metaphysics and Ethics 1. Buddhist Theory of Causation 2. Buddhist Concept of Nirvana 3. Buddhist Moral Value System Unit III : Buddhism : Social Vision 1. Buddhist Social order 2. Buddhist Festivals 3. Buddhist Rituals Suggested Readings: English Books: 1. V.S. Bhaskar, Faith and Philosophy of Buddhism, Kalpaz Publication, Delhi, T.R.V. Murti, The Central Philosophy of Buddhism, George Allen & Unwin, London, Malalasekera Gunapala Piyasena, Encyclopedia of Buddhism, Sri Lanka, Government, Press, Colombo, Herbert V. Gnenther, Buddhist Philosphy in Theory and Practice, Shambhala Publication, Berkely, Dumoulin Heinrich, Buddhism in the Modern World, Macuillan and Co., New Delhi, E.J. Thomas, The life of the Buddha: A Legend History, Keram Paul, London, Hermann Oldebergy, Buddha: His Life, His Order, D.K. Publications, New Delhi, A.K. Worder, Indian Buddhism, Motilal Banersiders, New Delhi, V.P. Verma, Early Buddhism and Its Origion, Munshiram.M. Lal, L.M Joshi, Dhammapada, Publication Bureu, Panjabi University, Patiala, Bahadur Mal, The Religion of the Buddha, Vishveshvaranand Institutes Publication, Hoshiarpur, Punjabi Books: 1. Awr, fi. inrwkwri (fw.), BwrqI drsn, pblikysn ibauro, pmjwbi XUnIvristI, pitawlw, hrpwl ismg pmnu, Bwrq dy purwqn Drm : iek smkyp srvykx, plkikysn ibauro, pmjwbi XUnIvristI, pitawlw, 2000.

22 21 M.A. (Hons.) (Religious Studies) (Semester-III) GNL-416: Study of Singh Sabha Literature 4 Credits Unit-I : Giani Dit Singh s Contribution 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 s Contribution 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 s Contribution 1. Bhai Vir Singh: Life and Contribution 2. Analytic Study of Guru Nanak Chamatkar 3. Analytical Study of Kalgidhar Chamatkar Suggested Readings: English Books: 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, Gurbachan Sigh Talib and Attar Singh (eds.), Bhai Vir Singh: Life, Times and Works, Punjab University, Uandigarh, G.S. Khosla, Bhai Vir Singh: An Analytical Study, Heritage Publishers, New Delhi, Punjabi Books: 1. krnyl ismg soml, BweI id`q ismg igawni : jivn, rcnw qy S^sIAq, ismg brdrz, AMimRqsr, nirmdr ismg kpur, igawni id`q ismg : jivn qy rcnw, pmjwbi XUnIvristI, pitawlw, primmdr ismg, ismg sbw lihr di pmjwbi swihq num dyx, lwhor bu`k Swp, luidawxw, gurnyk ismg nyki, ismg sbw lihr dy aus`reiey, ryksonw iprmtrz, AMimRqsr, siqmdr ismg, BweI vir ismg jivn qy rcnw, pmjwbi XUnIvristI, pitawlw, hrbms ismg, BweI vir ismg SqwbdI grmq, BweI vir ismg SqwbdI smmqi, id`li, priqm ismg (pro.), BweI kwnh ismg nwbw : ipcokv, rcnw qy mulmkx, guru nwnk dyv XUnIvristI, AMimRqsr, SmSyr ismg ASok, pris`d ivdvwn BweI kwnh ismg nwbw, pmjwbi swihq prkwsn, AMimRqsr, kwnh ismg nwbw ( BweI), hm ihmdu nhin, ismg brdrz, AMimRqsr, 2009.

23 22 M.A. (Hons.) (Religious Studies) (Semester-III) GNL-417: Sufism 4 Credits Unit I : Introduction 1. Origin and Development of Sufism 2. Basic Tenets of Sufism 3. Sufism s Contribution to Indian Culture Unit II : Major Sufi Silsilahs 1. Chisti 2. Qadri 3. Nakashbandi Unit III : Study of Major Sufi Works 1. Baba Farid 2. Bullah Shah 3. Sarmad Suggested Readings: English Books: 1. A.J. Arberry, Sufism, Allen and Unwin Ltd., London, P.K. Hitti, History of the Arabs, Macmillan, London, Nicholson, Mystics of Islam, Idarah-i-Adabiyat, Delhi, Punjabi Books: 1. pmjwbi swihq dw ieiqhws (m`dkwl), BwSw ivbwg pmjwb, pitawlw, bwbw PrId ivsys AMk, pmjwbi duniaw, BwSw ivbwg pmjwb, pitawlw, Swh husyn : jivn qy rcnw, BwSw ivbwg pmjwb, pitawlw, swdu rwm Swrdw, supimq qy pmjwbi supi swihq, BwSw ivbwg pmjwb, pitawlw, gulvmq ismg, ieslwm qy supivwd, pmjwbi XUnIvristI, pitawlw, 1986

24 23 M.A. (Hons.) (Religious Studies) (Semester-III) GNL-418: Study of Dasam Granth 4 Credits Unit I : Author and Controversy 1. Dasam Granth : An Introduction 2. Authorship 3. Authenticity Unit II : Study of Major Banis 1. Jaap Sahib 2. Bachitar Natak as Autobiography 3. Chandi Di Var Unit III : Study of Miscellaneous Banis 1. Teti Swayye 2. Zafarnamah 3. Krishnavtar Suggested Readings: Punjabi Books: 1. SmSyr ismg ASok, sri dsm grmq qy hor rcnwvw : iek AiDAYn, PkIr ismg, AMimRqsr, hri BgvMq ismg, rqn ismg j`gi (smpw.), dsmgrmq bwxi ibaurw, pmjwbi XUnIvristI, pitawlw, syvw ismg (smpw.), dsm grmq di coxvi bwxi, nysnl buk trst, nvin id`li, hir bms ismg, sri dsm grmq drpx, gurmiq inrxy, cmfigvh, rqn ismg j`gi, dsm grmq dw kriqrqv, pmjwbi swihq sbw, id`li, qwrn ismg, dsm grmq rup qy rs, guru goibmd ismg PwauNfySn, cmfigvh, ipawrw ismg pdm, dsm grmq drsn, srdwr swihq Bvn, pitawlw, jwgir ismg, jwpu ivvycn tikw jwpu swihb pwqswhi dsvin, rbi prkwsn id`li, rqn ismg j`gi, jwpu swihb dw gorv, goibmd sdn ienstiicaut Pwr AYNfvwnsf st`fiz ien kmporyitv irlijn, nvin idli, jy.pi. smgq ismg (tikwkwr), bicrq nwtk stik, ismg brdrz, AMimRqsr, hirbms ismg (ivawikawkwr), cmfi di vwr inrxx stik, sumdr buk ifpo, jlmdr, ipawrw ismg pdm (smpw.), zprnwmw qy hor nwmy, ismg brdrz, AMimRqsr, rqn ismg j`gi (smpw.), is`k pmq ivsv kos (Bwg I Aqy II), gursrn pbilsrz, pitawlw, 2005.

25 24 M.A. (Hons.) (Religious Studies) (Semester-IV) GNL-419: Six Schools of Indian Philosophy 4 Credits Unit-I : Indian Philosophy: An Introduction 1. Indian Philosophy : An Introduction 2. Orthodox Systems : Main Characteristics 3. Heterodox Systems : Main Characteristics Unit-II : Samkhya, Yoga and Nyaya Schools 1. Samkhya Philosophy 2. Yoga Philosophy 3. Nyaya Philosophy Unit-III : Vaisheshika, Mimamsa and Vedanta Schools 1. Vaisheshika Philosophy 2. Mimamsa Philosophy 3. Vedanta Philosophy Suggested Readings: English Books: 1. H.Bhattacharya (ed.), The Cultural Heritage of India, Vol. III, The Ramakrishna Mission, Calcutta, S.C. Chatterjee and D.M. Datta, An Introduction to Indian Philosophy, Calcutta University Press, Calcutta, S. N. Dasgupta, A History of Indian Philosophy, Vol.I, Moti Lal Banarsi Dass, Delhi, M. Hiriyanna, Outlines of Indian Philosophy, George Allen and Unwin Ltd., London, F.M. Muller, The Six Systems of Indian Philosophy, Associated Publishing House, New Delhi, S. Radhakrishnan, Indian Philosophy, Vol.II, George Allen and Unwin Ltd., London, Punjabi Books: 1. SwqI nwq gupqw, BwrqI drsn, pmjwb styt tykst bu`k borf, cmfigvh, 1974.

26 25 M.A. (Hons.) (Religious Studies) (Semester-IV) GNL- 420: Special Study of Major Banis 4 Credits Unit I : Guru Nanak Bani 1. Analytical Study of Dakhni Onkar 2. Analytical Study of Asa Patti 3. Analytical Study of Malhar Di Var Unit II : Banis of Gurus 1. Analytical Study of Var Suhi Mohalla Analytical Study of Gauri Di Var Mohalla Analytical Study of Bawan Akhri Mohalla. 5 Unit III : Miscellaneous Banis 1. Analytical Study of Sloks of Mohalla Analytical Study of Bhat Bani 3. Analytical Study of Akal Ustat Suggested Readings: Punjabi Books: 1. sbiemdr jiq ismg swgr (smpw.), vwr mlwr buhp`ki AiDAYn, guru nwnk dyv XUnIvristI, AMimRqsr, hrbms ismg igawni, Akwl ausqq inrxx, sumdr bu`k if`pu, jlmdr, drsn ismg, Akwl ausqq, igawn swgr pblikysn, id`li, qwrn ismg, dsm grmq, rup qy rs, guru goibmd ismg PwaufySn, cmfigvh, priqm kor, Awid grmq diaw vwrw dw smcwr isdwq, vwirs Swh PwaUNfySn, AMimRqsr, suirmdr ismg kohli, guru qyg bhwdur jivn smw qy rcnw, pblikysn ibauro, pmjwbi XUnIvristI, cmfigvh, igawni ikrpwl ismg, B`tW dy sv`eiey, stik BweI cqr ismg jivn ismg, AMimRqsr, 2006.

27 26 M.A. (Hons.) (Religious Studies) (Semester-IV) GNL-421: Jainism 4 Credits 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 Unit III : Jainism : Social Vision 1. Jaina Social order 2. Jaina Festivals 3. Jaina Rituals Suggested Readings: English Books: 1. Arun Kumar Jain, Faith & Philosophy of Jainism, Kalpaz Publications, Delhi S.Gopal, Outlines of Jainism, New Delhi, H.Jacobi, Studies in Jainism, Ahmadabad, U.P. Shah, Jainism New Encyclopedias, Britannica, Chicago, S. Stevenson, The Heart of Jainism, Munshiram Manoharlal, New Delhi, 1970.

28 27 M.A. (Hons.) (Religious Studies) (Semester-IV) GNL-422: Exegetical Traditions of Guru Granth Sahib 4 Credits Unit-I: Early Exegetical Traditions 1. Exegesis through the Scripture 2. Exegetical Approach of Bhai Gurdas 3. Exegetical Approach of Meharban and his Successors Unit-II: Major Exegetical Traditions 1. Udasi Tradition 2. Nirmala Tradition 3. Singh Sabha Tradition : Bhai Vir Singh, Bhai Jodh Singh Unit-III: Prominent Modern Exegeses 1. Prof. Sahib Singh 2. Prof. Teja Singh 3. Major English Translations of Gurbani : A Survey Suggested Readings: English Book: Gurnek Singh, Guru Granth Sahib: Interpretations, Meaning and Nature, National Book Shop, Delhi, Punjabi Books 1. AivnwS kor, propysr swihb ismg jivn Aqy rcnw, pmjwbi XUnIvristI, pitawlw, swihb ismg (pro.), Awid biv bwry, ismg brdrz, AMimRqsr, ,gurbwxI dy ieiqhws bwry, ismg brdrz, AMimRqsr, ,gurbwxI ivawkrx, ismg brdrz, AMimRqsr, rqn ismg j`gi, 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, 1989.

29 28 M.A. (Hons.) (Religious Studies) (Semester-IV) GNL-423: Judaism and Christianity 4 Credits Unit-I : Origin and Development of Judaism 1. Moses : Life and Mission 2. Covenant and Relationship with God 3. Prophetic Tradition Unit-II : Origin of Christianity 1. Jesus Christ : Life and Mission 2. Old and New Testament 3. Life and Mission of Christ Unit-III : Beliefs and Practices of Christianity 1. Doctrine of Trinity 2. Origin and Life of Early Church 3. Sacraments Suggested Readings: English Books: 1. D.B.J. Campbell, The Old Testament for Modern Reader, John Murray, London, Christianity, Punjabi University, Patiala, Ninian Smart, The Religious Experience of Mankind, Collins, London, Ward J. Fellows, Religions: East and West, Halt Rinehart, New York, Punjabi Books: 1. krqwr cmd B`tI, eiswei Drm iek jwx-pcwx, pmjwbi XUnIvristI, pitawlw, jymz mysi, msihiaq iek pircx, PkIr ismg AYNf smnz, AMimRqsr, 1976

30 29 M.A. (Hons.) (Religious Studies) (Semester-IV) GNL-424: Analysis of Sikh Literature 4 Credits Unit I : Gursobha Granth 1. Life and Contribution of Kavi Senapati 2. Analysis of Gursobha Granth 3. Historical Importance Unit II : Gurbilas Literature 1. A Study of Gurbilas by Sukha Singh 2. A Study of Gurbilas by Koer Singh 3. A Study of Gurbilas Patshashi Chhevin 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 Suggested Readings: English Book: Surjit Hans, 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, Punjabi Books: 1. 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) 2. sukw ismg, guriblws pwqswhi 10, (smpw. fw. gursrn kor j`gi), BwSw ivbwg pmjwb, pitawlw, sukw ismg (BweI), guriblws dsvin pwqswhi, lwlw rwmcmd mwnk twhlw, luhwri drvwzw, lwhor, sohx, kiv, guriblws CyvIN pwqswhi, BwSw ivbwg pmjwb, pitawlw, synwpqi, kvi, sri gur sobw,( smpw. gmfw ismg), pmjwbi XUnIvristI, pitawlw, koier ismg, gur iblws pwqswhi 10, ( smpw. SmSyr ismg ASok), pmjwbi XUnIvristI, pitawlw, rqn ismg BMgU, sri gur pmq prkws, (smpw. fw. blvmq ismg if`lon), ismg brdrz, AMimRqsr, vir ismg (BweI), (smpw.), prwcin pmq prkws, BweI vir ismg swihq sdn, nvin id`li, goibmd ismg lwbw Aqy Kzwn ismg (smpw.), mihmw prkws (Bwg dujw ), BwSw ivbwg pitawlw, 1971.