What is UGC NET Comparative Study of Religions Syllabus?
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Here is the syllabus of Comparative Study of Religions syllabus for UGC NET exam:
UGC NET Comparative Study of Religions Syllabus STUDY OF RELIGION
Religion: Meaning, Definition, Nature, and Scope
Theories: Origin of Religion
Study of Religion: Aims and objectives
Dimensions of Religion: Doctrinal, social, moral code of conduct, devotional praxis
Religion’s Relationship with other Disciplines: Theology, Ethics, Philosophy, Sociology, Psychology, Culture and Arts
PRE-HISTORICAL RELIGIOUS FORMS
Early forms of Religious Expression: Mana, Magic, Fetishes, Shamans, Totem, Taboo, Ancestor worship
Nature of Holy: Animism, Naturism, Theism, Polytheism, Henotheism, Deism, Monotheism, Pantheism, and Panentheism
Task and Objectives: Myths, Rituals, Rites of Passage, Sacraments, Prayers, Festivals, Sacrifices
Religion of the Major Civilizations: Indus Valley, Mesopotamian, Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Chinese.
Meaning and Nature: Syncretism, Mysticism, Schism, Sect, etc.
Zoroastrianism: Beliefs and Practices
MODERN TRENDS IN THE STUDY OF RELIGION
Approaches to the Study of Religion: Anthropological, Sociological, Phenomenological, Psychological, Historical, and Experiential.
Challenges to Religion: Atheism, Agnosticism, Existentialism, Humanism, Marxism, Rationalism, Materialism, Secularism, Relativism, Globalization, Clash Civilizations.
Modern Trends in the Study of Religion: Holistic or all-inclusive approach, interfaith understanding and dialogue, co-existence, human rights, empowerment of the Subaltern or social justice, gender equality, ecology and environment, world peace and harmony.
Religious Authority: Tradition, magician, diviner, scripture, seer, saint, reformer, founder, prophet
HINDUISM
Nature of Vedic Religion and Culture
Vedic Literature – Samhita-s, Aranyak-s, Upanisad-s
Shaivism, Vaishnavism, Shaktism, Tantraism, etc.
Six Systems of Hindu Philosophy – Sankhya, Yoga, Nyaya, Vaisheshika, Mimamsa, and Vedanta
Epics (Ramayana, Mahabharata) and Purana-s
Bhakti and Reform Movements of the Medieval Period
Modern Reform Movements (Brahmosamaja, Aryasamaja, Ramakrishna Mission, etc.)
JAINISM
Sramana Culture and Tirthankara Tradition (Rsabhadeva to Mahavira)
Main Sects of Jainism – Digambara and Svethambara
Prakrit Agama Literature and Prominent Acaryas
Basic Doctrines, Principles and Philosophy
Contribution to Arts and Architecture
Social Aspects of Jainism
Contemporary Developments of Jainism
Jain Pilgrimage and Jain Festivals
BUDDHISM
Background, Life and Teaching of Gautama Buddha
Pali Tipitaka Literature and Mahayana Sutra-s
Main Sects – Hinayana, Mahayana, etc.
Basic Doctrines, Principles and Philosophy
Contribution to Arts and Architecture
Expansion of Buddhism Outside India
Social Aspects and Revival of Buddhism
JUDAISM
Origin and Development: Creation, the Call of Abraham, the Call of Moses, the Exodus, the Covenant on Mount Sinai
Hebrew Scripture: Pentateuch (Torah), Prophets (Nibium), Writings (Ketubium)
Jewish Beliefs: Ten Commandments, Talmud, Midrash, Passover, Messiah, etc.
Jewish Celebration: Sabbath, Synagogue Assembly, Passover, Feast of Weeks, Feast of Tabernacles
Jewish Ethics: Covenant consciousness, Mosaic Laws, Jubilee stipulations, marriage and family
Importance of Jerusalem
Major Denomination of Judaism
CHRISTIANITY
The Life and Message of Jesus Christ
The beginning of Christianity and the Sermon on the Mount
Old Testament and New Testament Scriptures
Main Christian Churches (Catholic, Orthodox, and Protestant)
Important Beliefs and Teachings of Christianity
Christian Life: Worship, Rituals, and Mysticism
History of Christianity in India h. Contemporary Trends in Christian Theology
ISLAM
The social, religious condition of Arabia before the advent of Islam
Life of the Prophet Mohammad and the basic teachings of the Quran, the establishment of the Islamic community and the Madina state.
Introduction of Hadith and Fiqh and some important Muhaddith (Imam Bukhari, Imam Muslim) and Faqi (Imam Abu Hanifa, Imam Shafi, Imam Malki Imam Hanbal)
Some important Muslim thinkers: Ali ibn e Ha
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