M.Phil. (Guru Granth Sahib Studies)
Master of Philosphy in Guru Granth Sahib Studies

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M.Phil. Guru Granth Sahib Studies or Masters of Philosophy in Guru Granth Sahib Studies is a postgraduate Religious Stidies course. Sri Guru Granth Sahib or Adi Granth, is the religious text of Sikhism. It is the final and eternal guru of the Sikhs. It is a voluminous text of 1430 angs, compiled and composed during the period of Sikh gurus, from 1469 to 1708. It is a collection of hymns (shabda) or baani that describe the qualities of God and why one should meditate on God's name. Guru Gobind Singh (1666–1708), the tenth guru, affirmed the sacred text Adi Granth as his successor, elevating it to Guru Granth Sahib. The text remains the holy scripture of the Sikhs, regarded as the teachings of the Ten Gurus. The role of Adi Granth, as a source or guide of prayer, is pivotal in worship in Sikhism. Degree’s main function and aim is to study Sikh religion as an academic discipline and the scriptures from different perspectives to produce the source material for the scholars as well as to students working in the field of Sikh Studies. The department has produced a lot of source material through the research and seminars.

M.Phil. Guru Granth Sahib Studies Eligibility

• The candidates having master’s degree in the disciplines of Philosophy, Punjabi, Sikh Studies, History, and Religious Studies with at least 55% marks are eligible to apply for.

M.Phil. Guru Granth Sahib Studies Syllabus

The following are study related subjects:-

M.Phil. Guru Granth Sahib Studies College

• Panjab University

M.Phil. Guru Granth Sahib Studies Course Suitability

• Candidates those who faith in Sikhism and want know about its all aspects that how it came into present form through the passage of centuries are the most suitable for it.
• Second, who want to contribute in its progress and development also can go for this course.

How is M.Phil. Guru Granth Sahib Studies Course Beneficial?

• Teaching is good option for degree holders.
• He can take up the writing option in Sikh religious field.
• Also they can hold different types of denominations in Golden Temple and its affiliated Shrines in Punjab and across the India etc.