COURSE OUTLINE

FACULTY OF ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES

DEPARTMENT OF ISLAMIC STUDIES

Course Code: ISL-715

Course Title: Study of Religions
Semester: Fall-2023

Faculty: Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences

Credit Hours: 3
Semester Fall 2023
Program: MPhil Islamic Studies
Course Convenor: Dr. Hafiz Muhammad Waseem Abbas
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Email waseem.abbas@gift.edu.pk
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This document was last updated: May 17, 2023

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 Course Description

This course is designed to provide the basic knowledge about

Semitic and non-Semitic religions of the world. This course will not
only provide information about the teachings and Holy books of
the world-famous religions but also provide a comprehensive
information about the history and Leading personalities of these
religions. In this course the students will disclose the necessary
information regarding the world religion to provide an analytical
and insightful knowledge about different religions. In short this
course deals with the history, important teachings, sacred books
and key figures of different religions.

Course Objective and Goals

 Highlight the importance of Religion in Human life and

Society.

 Provide students the necessary information about major

religions of the world which is based upon the History, Key
Figures, Sacred Books, basic Dogmas and Teachings of
world religion.

 To provide with such an understanding about different

religions which minimize biases about other religions.

 To induce Scientific and Analytical approach towards the

study and understanding of world religions.

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 ‫‪Reading and Suggested Material‬‬

‫‪ ‬ارقلآنامیکحل‬
‫‪ ‬اتکبدقمس‬
‫‪ ‬اتکباللملوالحنلازدمحمنبدبعارکلمیارہشلاتسین‬
‫‪ ‬الصفلفياللملواألهواءوالحنلازانبزحم‬
‫‪ ‬ارفلقنیبرفقازدبعااقلرہادغبلادی‬
‫‪ ‬ذمابہِاعملاکااسناکیئولڈیپایازویلسومر‬
‫‪ ‬داینےکڑبےذمابیازامعدانسحلافرویق‬
‫‪ ‬االسماورذمابہاعملازدمحملا را نیدصیقی‬
‫‪ ‬اطمہعلذمابہِاعملازڈارٹکآہیسردیش‪،‬احظفدمحماشرق‬
‫‪ ‬میہفتذمابہازاحظفدمحماشرق‬
‫‪ ‬وہیدتی‪،‬اسیعتیئاوراالسمازادمحددیات‬
‫‪ ‬وہیدتی(اترخی‪،‬اقعدئ‪،‬ہفسلف)ازراربٹونیڈیورئی‬
‫‪ ‬اتکبادنہلازاریبلوین‬
‫‪ ‬ودیاوراساکدہعازدبعانیعملااصنری‬
‫‪ ‬ویفنکسش‪،‬زرتشتاوراالسمازادمحددیات‬
‫‪ ‬نیچاوراجاپنےکذمابہازاحظفدمحماشرق‬
‫‪ ‬ذمداتیئےسزرتشتی يتکتازدبعانیعملااصنری‬
‫‪ Religions by Philip Wilkinson‬‬
‫‪ World Religions by Warren Matthews‬‬
‫‪ Encyclopedia of Religion by Philip Wilkinson and Douglas Charring‬‬

‫‪COURSE SCHEDULE & CONTENTS‬‬

‫‪S.‬‬ ‫‪Teaching‬‬
‫‪Topics‬‬ ‫‪Reading Materials‬‬
‫‪No.‬‬ ‫‪Materials‬‬
‫& ‪PPT slides‬‬
‫‪1‬‬ ‫?‪What is Religion‬‬ ‫‪Handouts‬‬
‫‪Lecture Notes‬‬
‫& ‪PPT slides‬‬
‫‪2‬‬ ‫‪Religion; Impact on Human Life and Society‬‬ ‫‪Handouts‬‬
‫‪Lecture Notes‬‬
‫& ‪PPT slides‬‬
‫‪3‬‬ ‫?‪What is Atheism‬‬ ‫‪Handouts‬‬
‫‪Lecture Notes‬‬
‫& ‪PPT slides‬‬
‫‪4‬‬ ‫‪Islam as Universal Religion‬‬ ‫‪Handouts‬‬
‫‪Lecture Notes‬‬

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 PPT slides &
5 Islam and other Religions Handouts
Lecture Notes
Introduction to Judaism: its Origin, History PPT slides & Encyclopedia of World
6
and Life of the Moses (A. S.) Lecture Notes Religions, P: 92-102
The Holy Book (Torah) and Basic Beliefs of PPT slides & Encyclopedia of World
7
Judaism Lecture Notes Religions, P: 103-104
PPT slides &
8 The Holy Days of Judaism Handouts
Lecture Notes
PPT slides & Encyclopedia of World
9 The Holy Places of Judaism
Lecture Notes Religions, P: 106-109
Introduction to Christianity: its Origin, History PPT slides & Encyclopedia of World
10
and Life history of Jesus Christ Lecture Notes Religions, P: 110-128
PPT slides &
11 The Holy Book (The Bible) Handouts
Lecture Notes
PPT slides &
12 Basic Beliefs and Teachings of Christianity Handouts
Lecture Notes
PPT slides &
13 Holy Days and Festivals of Christianity Handouts
Lecture Notes
14 Mid-Term Exam
PPT slides & Encyclopedia of World
15 Introduction to Hinduism: its Origin & History
Lecture Notes Religions, P: 159-190
PPT slides &
16 Sacred Literature of Hinduism Handouts
Lecture Notes
PPT slides & Encyclopedia of World
17 Basic Beliefs and Concepts of Hinduism
Lecture Notes Religions, P: 184-190
PPT slides & Handouts
18 The Concept of Worship in Hinduism
Lecture Notes
PPT slides & Handouts
19 Holy Days and Festivals of Hinduism
Lecture Notes
Introduction to Buddhism: Life History of PPT slides & Encyclopedia of World
20
Gotham and Sacred Books Lecture Notes Religions, P: 212-222
Religious Teachings and Philosophy of PPT slides & Encyclopedia of World
21
Buddhism Lecture Notes Religions, P: 223-240
PPT slides & Encyclopedia of World
22 Introduction to Jainism: its Origin & History
Lecture Notes Religions, P: 202-211
PPT slides & Handouts
23 Belief System and Holy Books of Jainism
Lecture Notes
Introduction to Sikhism: Guru Nanik & his PPT slides & Encyclopedia of World
24
Philosophy Lecture Notes Religions, P: 252-261
PPT slides & Handouts
25 History & Teachings of Sikhism
Lecture Notes
Introduction to Zoroastrianism: its Origin & PPT slides & Handouts
26
History Lecture Notes
PPT slides & Handouts
27 Belief System, Holy Books of Zoroastrianism
Lecture Notes
Introduction to Confucianism: Confucius & his PPT slides & Handouts
28
Teachings, Social Principles and Sacred Books Lecture Notes
Introduction to Taoism: its Origin & History, PPT slides & Encyclopedia of World
29
Belief System, Holy Books Lecture Notes Religions, P: 270-285

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 Introduction to Shintoism: its Origin & PPT slides & Encyclopedia of World
30
History, Belief System, Holy Books Lecture Notes Religions, P: 299-317

ASSESSMENT

Item Assessment Task Frequency Weightage

1 Class Participation & Weekly Assessments - 10

2 Assignments 2 10
3 Presentation 1 10
4 End-Term Exam 1 30
5 End-Term Exam 1 40

Course Policies and Rules

 Students will be provided with handouts and lecture notes based on an introduction
to the basic questions on each topic and key points of interest will be identified.
 Students will carefully study the proposed material in the light of the handout,
prepare their questions and actively participate in the group discussion.
 Students will have to submit assigned assignments and Quizzes on time.

Prepared By: Dr. Hafiz Muhammad Waseem Signature

Abbas
Reviewed By: Dr. Muhammad Ammar Khan Nasir Signature
Recommended By: Dr. Muhammad Ammar Khan Nasir Signature
Approved By: Dr. Asir Ajmal Signature
Reviewed by QEC: Director QEC Signature
Final Approval By: Online Academic Council Date

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