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M.Phil in Theology and Religious Studies

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About the School

The School of Religion & Philosophy [SRP] is a flourishing school within the Faculty of Social Sciences, set up by Prof. Dr. Hussain Muhi-ud-Din Qadri in February 2016. Since its establishment, School of Religion & Philosophy has been efficiently disseminating education in various degree programs and equipping capable graduates with communication skills, critical thinking, humanity, and tolerance towards others.

There is ample evidence that exhibits the misunderstanding of other religious traditions (as well as the limited understanding of one's own) has led to much social damage and unnecessary suffering. Religions are even held responsible for the hatred and violence between different groups and nations of the modern world. In this regard, our School of Religion & Philosophy strives to refresh the perspectives, build tolerance and eliminate extremist attitudes. We make an effort to experience the religions in the way that their various practitioners do and elaborate their point of view. For this reason, we try to disregard our usual critical tendencies and to listen empathetically to the messages of the different religions so as to discover the unique beauty and wisdom hidden in each of these religions.

Head`s Message

Dr. Herman Roborgh

Dr. Herman Roborgh

Message

In our society, religions are greatly misunderstood, even a minor act of someone who does not belong to my religion leads to bashful attitudes, excessive hate and pointless extremism. It is now crucial to end this animosity and redundant extremity by educating ourselves and others.
At the School of Religions and Philosophy of Minhaj University Lahore, you learn to disregard the usual critical tendencies, and listen empathetically to the messages of the different religions so as to discover their unique beauty and hidden wisdom. Together, we will make efforts to acquire the in-depth understanding of all religions to help the humanity prevail.

Being the Head of School, I deeply appreciate you to approach this field as it is now time that we educate ourselves and this society to see others as humans and not people belonging to rival religions.

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Objectives

  • Inviting students to adopt a more empathetic attitude that allows them to view the 'religious other' from a fresh perspective.
  • To train them in developing the ability to present the religious views of others accurately even though they differ from our own.
  • To help in acquiring the ability to listen attentively to statements by those belonging to religions other than theirs without the need for argument or debate.
  • To efficiently teach the understanding of the relationship between Religion and philosophy.
  • To expertly help them in learning the demarcation line between rational and irrational thinking.
  • To teach appreciation of the contribution that Religion and philosophy can make towards each other.

Salient Features

  • Smart classrooms
  • Fully furnished IT lab
  • Seminars, and workshops on emerging technologies.
  • Modern state-of-the-art Information Resource Center and Robotic Library.
  • HEC/PHEC-approved curriculum
  • HEC-approved supervisors
  • Online availability and contact to the department and university-related matters through Campus Management System (CMS).
  • Foreign qualified professors
  • Focus on developing the research skills at an optimum level.
  • Research-oriented programs.
  • Nine weeks of compulsory internship.
  • Modern teaching pedagogy includes case studies, classroom activities, video tutorials, group discussions, and instructional assignments.

Publications

Title Volume.# Issue.# Pages Year
Last Rituals and Problems Faced by the Hindu Community in Punjab: A Case Study of Lahore
Journal Name: Journal of Development and Social Sciences
 Volume # 2 Issue # IV Page # 704-713 Year of Publication: 2021
Social Responsibility in Sanatan Dharm (Hinduism) (Four-fold Social Class System and Rejection of Untouchability)
Journal Name: Global Sociological Review
 Volume # VI Issue # III (Summer 2021) Page # 11-17 Year of Publication: 2021
Celebrating Hindu Festivals in Lahore - Past and Present
Page # 144-161 Year of Publication: 2018
The Response of Hinduism to Terrorism
Journal Name: Journal of Professional Research in Social Sciences
Volume # 03 Issue # 01, Summer 2016 Page # 79-100 Year of Publication: 2018
The Contemporary Situation and Constitutional (1973) Safeguards of Fundamental Rights of the Hindu Community and Temples in Lahore (1947-2015)
Page # 185
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