Punjabi University Courses

M.A. (Religious Studies)

Course Detail

Part - I

1. Study of Religion
2. Study of Sikh Religion    
3. Option
   • Hinduism
   • Indian and West Asian Religions (Hinduism, Jainism and Buddhism, Judaism and Christianity and Islam)
4. Option
   • Judaic Heritage and Christianity
   • Study of Sikh Scripture (Gurbani)

Note:    Candidates are required to opt for either Options (i) of Paper 3 and Paper 4 or Options (ii) of Paper 3 and Paper 4.  Those who opt for Options (i) in M.A. Part-I will have to opt for Options (i) of Paper 7 and Paper 8 in M.A. Part-II, similarly those who opt for  Options (ii) in M.A. Part-I will have to opt for Options (ii) of Paper 7 and Paper 8 in M.A. Part II.

Part - II

1. Philosophy of Religion
2. Philosophy of Sikhism
3. Option
   • Islam and Sufism
   • Bhagat Bani and Dasam Granth
4. Option
   • Jainism and Buddhism
   • Interpretation of Gurbani  : Gurmat Sangeet
   • Inter Religious Understanding and Dialogue

NOTE: Candidates who have opted for option (i) of Paper III and Paper IV in M.A. Part I are required to opt for options (i) of Paper VII and Paper VIII in M.A Part II. Similarly those who have opted for options (ii) of Paper III and Paper IV in M.A, Part I are required to opt for options (ii) of paper VII and Paper VIII in M.A. Part II.

Paper VIII Option (i) & (iii) only for students of Correspondence Courses and Option (ii) only for private students.