COMMON THREADS IN WORLD RELIGIONS

Semester: II
Sub Code: MSC P 201
Credits: 4
Hours/Wk: 4
Total Hrs: 60
Exam Marks: 50
IA Marks: 50
Exam Duration: 3 Hrs

1. An introduction to Semantic religions
a.Christianity(5 hours)
Antiquity and Historical aspects; Life sketch of Christ in brief, highlights from Bible, dimensions of Yoga found in Bible and Christianity, spread of the Christianity and its influences in the modern society.

b.Islamic (Mohamadiya Matam)(5 hours)
Antiquity and Historical aspects, Life sketch of the Prophet in brief, highlights from Qur’an, dimensions of Yoga found in Qur’an and its practices, spread of Islam and its influences in the modern society.

c. Buddhism and Jainism(5 hours)
Antiquity and Historical aspects, Life sketches of Buddha and Mahvira Tirthankara in brief, highlights from their teachings, dimensions of Yoga found in their teachings and their practices, spread of Buddhism and Jainism and their influences.

2. The Vedic religions (10 hours)
1. A comparative study
2. Eastern religions

3. Harmony among religions
The two approaches - hair-splitting the differences versus harmonizing; the basic fears of extinction. Unearthing the common linkages for win-win solutions. Applications to the new millennium towards global harmony and peace.
1. The central philosophy of Buddhism – TVR Murty, Harper Collins Publishers, India.
2. Jains – Jain Vishvabharati, Ladanun (Raj), Cultural Heritage of India.
3. Living Religion of the world - RK Mission.
4. Jaina Philosophy and Religion - Nagin J Shah.Pub: Motilal Banarasidas.
5. The holy scriptures of concerned religions.
6. Indian philosophy by Dr. Radhakrishnan.