TEACHING PLAN

MPU 3313 COMPARATIVE RELIGION (WEEKEND)

SEMESTER: APRIL – JULY 2020
LECTURER: MRS. VIMALA DEVI, PROF SELLAPPAN, MRS NASRATUL NAIM

A. COURSE SYNOPSIS

The discussion in this course covers the various aspects of the religion found in the world such as Hinduism,
Buddhism, Confucianism, Judaism, Christianity and Islam. This course covers discussion of world concepts
such as religious, beliefs, customs, faith, nature, the birth of some beliefs and religions, the difference between
the samawi religion and the doctrine of creation, the sources and the impact of religious beliefs on mankind.

B. LEARNING OUTCOMES

At the end of the semester the students will:

1. List the main features of Islam as compared to other religions

2. Explain the concept of religion as well as the importance of both towards human development in the whole
human life.
3. Adapting religious beliefs in daily life to ensure the excellence of human capital.
4. Assess good moral character and abusive behavior based on inner behavior
current society.
5. Compare the difference between the teachings of religions found throughout the world

C. ASSESSMENT METHODS AND TYPES

Assessment Methods Percentage

• Class Participation and Discussions 10%
• Continuous Assessment, Assignments and Tests 20%
• Case Studies, Project Paper & Presentation 30%
• Final Exam 40%
Total 100%

D. VENUE AND TIME OF CLASS

Venue Day Time

Virtual
Saturday 3pm – 5pm
Instruction

E. TABLE OF CONTENT OUTLINE OF THE COURSE AND DETAILS OF TRAINING ACTIVITIES :

Session

Assignment,
Date Topic
Quiz, etc.
No.

1 Week 1 Introduction to the religions found in the world Introduction

Week 2 Hinduisme
2 Tutorial/ Activity
History and development of Hinduism
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 Teach and trust
(karma, samsara, moksha)
Hinduisme
Religious ceremonies Tutorial/ Activity
Week 3
3 The holy book and reference source ASSIGNMENT 1
The caste system in Hinduism BY MS VIMALA
(Brahmin, ksatriya, Vaishya, sudra)
Week 4 Confucianisme / Taoisme
4 Tutorial/ Activity

Week 5 Confucianisme / Taoisme Tutorial/ Activity

5
PUBLIC HOLIDAY (LABOUR DAY)
Buddhisme Tutorial/ Activity
Week 6 Religious bearers: Sidharta Gautama
6
Early life of Buddha that leads to 'enlighment'
The holy book and reference source
Buddhisme Tutorial/ Activity
Teach and trust (four noble truths and eight noble Presentation by
Week 7 truths) students
7
Religious ceremonies
Denomination and flow
ASSIGNMENT SUBMISSION & PRESENTATION
MID TERM
Week 8 MID TERM BREAK
8 BREAK

Islamic Religion
Tutorial/ Activity
Week 9 History of Islamic religion
9 Assignment 2 BY
Nabi Muhammad S.A.W MS NAIM
Al Quran
Islamic Religion Tutorial/ Activity
Week 10 Islamic teachings (Islamic Pillars & Pillars of Faith)
10
Flow in Islam
Islamic Religion Tutorial/ Activity
The concept of Hijrah in Islam
Week 11 The practice and belief of Islam Presentation by
11
(prayer, fasting) students
The concept of Zakat
ASSIGNMENT SUBMISSION
Tutorial/ Activity
Christianity
Week 12 Assignment 3 BY
12 History and development
Theological Prof Sell

Christianity Tutorial/ Activity

Week 13 Doctrine of teaching
13
Holy Book

Christianity Tutorial/ Activity

Ceremonies and rituals in Christianity Flow in
Week 14 Presentation by
14 Christianity
ASSIGNMENT SUBMISSION students

Week 15 ** Study Week**

15

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 Week 16 **Final Exam Week**
16
Week 17 **Final Exam Week**
17

F. READING LIST

Mohd Rosmizi Abd. Rahman, Wan Mohd Fazrul Azdi Wan Razali, Marina Munira Abdul Mutalib, Roslizawati
Mohd Ramly. 2011. Agama-Agama di Dunia. Bandar Baru Nilai, Negeri Sembilan : Penerbit Universiti Sains
Islam Malaysia.

G. CONTACT DETAILS

Lecturer :Ms. Vimala Devi

Email: vimala@must.edu.my

Lecturer : Ms. Nasratul Naim

Email: nasratul@must.edu.my

Lecturer : Prof Sellappan

Email: sell@must.edu.my

Teaching Plan_ MPU Programme_Semester APR 2020

TEACHING PLAN

NAME OF COURSE : COMPARATIVE RELIGION

COURSE CODE : MPU 3313
LECTURER NAME : VIMALA DEVI/ PROF SELL/ MS.NAIM
TIME : SATURDAY (3PM-5PM)

WEEK DATES CLASS LECTURER TOPICS

1 Week 1 VIRTUAL Introduction to the religions found in the
MS VIMALA
world
2 Hinduisme
History and development of Hinduism
Week 2 VIRTUAL MS VIMALA
Teach and trust
(karma, samsara, moksha)
3 Hinduisme
Religious ceremonies
Week 3 VIRTUAL MS VIMALA The holy book and reference source
The caste system in Hinduism
(Brahmin, ksatriya, Vaishya, sudra)
4 Confucianisme / Taoisme
Week 4 VIRTUAL MS VIMALA
5 Confucianisme / Taoisme
Week 5
VIRTUAL MS VIMALA (PUBLIC HOLIDAY)

6 Buddhisme
Religious bearers: Sidharta Gautama
Week 6 VIRTUAL MS VIMALA Early life of Buddha that leads to
'enlighment'
The holy book and reference source
7 Buddhisme
Teach and trust (four noble truths and eight
noble truths)
Week 7 VIRTUAL MS VIMALA
Religious ceremonies
Denomination and flow
ASSIGNMENT SUBMISSION
8 MID TERM MID TERM BREAK
Week 8 VIRTUAL
BREAK
9 Islamic Religion
History of Islamic religion
Week 9 VIRTUAL MS NAIM
Nabi Muhammad S.A.W
Al Quran
10 Islamic Religion
Islamic teachings (Islamic Pillars & Pillars of
Week 10 VIRTUAL MS NAIM
Faith)
Flow in Islam
11 Islamic Religion
The concept of Hijrah in Islam
The practice and belief of Islam
Week 11 VIRTUAL MS NAIM
(prayer, fasting)
The concept of Zakat
ASSIGNMENT SUBMISSION
12 Week 12 VIRTUAL PROF SELL Christianity
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 History and development
Theological
13 Christianity
Week 13 VIRTUAL PROF SELL Doctrine of teaching
Holy Book
14 Christianity
Ceremonies and rituals in Christianity Flow
Week 14 VIRTUAL PROF SELL
in Christianity
ASSIGNMENT SUBMISSION
15 STUDY WEEK FOR AUGUST 2019
Week 15 VIRTUAL STUDY WEEK
SEMESTER
16 Week 16 VIRTUAL FINAL EXAM FINAL EXAM
17 SEMESTER SEMESTER BREAK
Week 17 VIRTUAL
BREAK

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