Here is the syllabus of Comparative Study of Religions syllabus for UGC NET exam:UGC NET Comparative Study of Religions SyllabusSTUDY OF RELIGIONReligion: Meaning, Definition, Nature, and ScopeTheories: Origin of ReligionStudy of Religion: Aims and objectivesDimensions of Religion: Doctrinal, social, moral code of conduct, devotional praxisReligion’s Relationship with other Disciplines: Theology, Ethics, Philosophy, Sociology, Psychology, Culture and ArtsPRE-HISTORICAL RELIGIOUS FORMSEarly forms of Religious Expression: Mana, Magic, Fetishes, Shamans, Totem, Taboo, Ancestor worshipNature of Holy: Animism, Naturism, Theism, Polyth
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Here is the syllabus of Comparative Study of Religions syllabus for UGC NET exam:UGC NET Comparative Study of Religions SyllabusSTUDY OF RELIGIONReligion: Meaning, Definition, Nature, and ScopeTheories: Origin of ReligionStudy of Religion: Aims and objectivesDimensions of Religion: Doctrinal, social, moral code of conduct, devotional praxisReligion’s Relationship with other Disciplines: Theology, Ethics, Philosophy, Sociology, Psychology, Culture and ArtsPRE-HISTORICAL RELIGIOUS FORMSEarly forms of Religious Expression: Mana, Magic, Fetishes, Shamans, Totem, Taboo, Ancestor worshipNature of Holy: Animism, Naturism, Theism, Polytheism, Henotheism, Deism, Monotheism, Pantheism, and PanentheismTask and Objectives: Myths, Rituals, Rites of Passage, Sacraments, Prayers, Festivals, SacrificesReligion of the Major Civilizations: Indus Valley, Mesopotamian, Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Chinese.Meaning and Nature: Syncretism, Mysticism, Schism, Sect, etc.Zoroastrianism: Beliefs and PracticesMODERN TRENDS IN THE STUDY OF RELIGIONApproaches 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, prophetHINDUISMNature of Vedic Religion and CultureVedic Literature – Samhita-s, Aranyak-s, Upanisad-sShaivism, Vaishnavism, Shaktism, Tantraism, etc.Six Systems of Hindu Philosophy – Sankhya, Yoga, Nyaya, Vaisheshika, Mimamsa, and VedantaEpics (Ramayana, Mahabharata) and Purana-sBhakti and Reform Movements of the Medieval PeriodModern Reform Movements (Brahmosamaja, Aryasamaja, Ramakrishna Mission, etc.)JAINISMSramana Culture and Tirthankara Tradition (Rsabhadeva to Mahavira)Main Sects of Jainism – Digambara and SvethambaraPrakrit Agama Literature and Prominent AcaryasBasic Doctrines, Principles and PhilosophyContribution to Arts and ArchitectureSocial Aspects of JainismContemporary Developments of JainismJain Pilgrimage and Jain FestivalsBUDDHISMBackground, Life and Teaching of Gautama BuddhaPali Tipitaka Literature and Mahayana Sutra-sMain Sects – Hinayana, Mahayana, etc.Basic Doctrines, Principles and PhilosophyContribution to Arts and ArchitectureExpansion of Buddhism Outside IndiaSocial Aspects and Revival of BuddhismJUDAISMOrigin and Development: Creation, the Call of Abraham, the Call of Moses, the Exodus, the Covenant on Mount SinaiHebrew 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 TabernaclesJewish Ethics: Covenant consciousness, Mosaic Laws, Jubilee stipulations, marriage and familyImportance of JerusalemMajor Denomination of JudaismCHRISTIANITYThe Life and Message of Jesus ChristThe beginning of Christianity and the Sermon on the MountOld Testament and New Testament ScripturesMain Christian Churches (Catholic, Orthodox, and Protestant)Important Beliefs and Teachings of ChristianityChristian Life: Worship, Rituals, and MysticismHistory of Christianity in India h. Contemporary Trends in Christian TheologyISLAMThe social, religious condition of Arabia before the advent of IslamLife 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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