Department of Religious Studies

B.A (Religious Studies as an Elective Subject)

The Department of Religious Studies offers systematic and scientific study of Religion. The main objective of this program is to provide the knowledge of Indian and Semitic religions and their scriptures. Through this course students will understand different religious traditions and their belief systems. This will inculcate the feeling of co-existence, peace and harmony among them. Through this program students will develop a sophisticated appreciation for the complexity of religious cultures and communities.

Course Outcome I (CO-I)

Upon successful completion students will be able to:

1. Understand the historical background, teachings and beliefs of Hinduism, Jainism and Buddhism.

2. Understand the religious rites (Birth, Initiation and Death) of these religions.

Course Outcome II (CO-II)

Upon successful completion students will be able to:

1. Understand the origin and development of Sikhism.

2. Become familiar with Sikh Scripture (Sri Guru Granth Sahib ji) and other Sikh sources.

3. Understand the martyrdom tradition and main Institutions of Sikhism.

Course Outcome III (CO-III)

Upon successful completion students will be able to:

1. Become familiar with the historical background of Semitic religions.

2. Understand the life and struggle of Semitic Prophets.

3. Learn and understand the teachings and Scriptures of Semitic Religions.

Course Outcome IV (CO-IV)

Upon successful completion students will be able to:

1. Become familiar with the origin and development of Bhakti and Sufi movement.

2. Understand the life and struggle of famous personalities of Bhakti and Sufi movement.

3. Understand the origin and development of 19^th century prominent religious movements of India and Punjab.

4. Understand religious and social impact of these movements.

Course Outcome V (CO-V)

Upon successful completion students will be able to:

1. Clearly understand the meaning, definition and origin of religion (through different theories).

2. Become familiar with the interrelationship of philosophy, ethics and religion.

3. Understand the meaning, definition and nature of religious rites.

4. Understand the objective of religion on Individual and social level.

Course Outcome VI (CO-VI)

Upon successful completion students will be able to:

1. Become familiar with Main Bani’s (text) of Sri Guru Granth Sahib ji.

2. Understand the basic philosophical concepts of Sikhism and also get the knowledge of Sikh institutions.

Certificate Course in Sikh Studies

This course will encourage the students to understand the history and basic concept of Sikhism. Students having different religious backgrounds will get an opportunity to experience the essence of Sikhism. Hence, it would be an eye opening experience which will encourage the students to live their life according to the basic principles of Sikhism.

Scope of the Course: Learning about the Sikh way of life and how it has been understood over time is more important today than before. This course will initiate the students to learn about Sikh way of life which will make them a loving and responsible human being. This particular course will also assist the students to opt the subject of Sikh studies for future research. Also it would be beneficial in acquiring jobs in religious organizations.

Course Outcome

Upon successful completion students will be able to:

1. Become familiar with the life and teachings of Ten Gurus and other influential historical Sikh personalities.

2. Understand the Main Bani’s (text) of Sri Guru Granth Sahib ji.

3. Understand the basic concepts and institutions of Sikhism.