Course Contents

1. Introduction of Religion
1.1. Significance of religion in human life
1.2. Role of religion in human life
1.3. Impact of religion in human life
1.4. Different types of religion

2. Women in the perspective of world’s various religions
2.1. Women in Hinduism
2.1.1. Introduction of Hinduism
2.1.2. Girl child in Hinduism
2.1.3. Marriage in Hinduism
2.1.4. Conjugal life in Hinduism
2.1.5. Divorce in Hinduism
2.1.6. Law of inheritance in Hinduism
2.2. Women in Buddhism
2.2.1. Introduction of Buddhism
2.2.2. Girl child in Buddhism
2.2.3. Marriage in Buddhism
2.2.4. Conjugal life in Buddhism
2.2.5. Divorce in Buddhism
2.2.6. Law of inheritance in Buddhism
2.3. Women in Christianity
2.3.1. Introduction of Christianity
2.3.2. Girl child in Christianity
2.3.3. Marriage in Christianity
2.3.4. Conjugal life in Christianity
2.3.5. Divorce in Christianity
2.3.6. Law of inheritance in Christianity
2.4. Women in Judaism
2.4.1. Introduction of Judaism
2.4.2. Girl child in Judaism
2.4.3. Marriage in Judaism
2.4.4. Conjugal life in Judaism
2.4.5. Divorce in Judaism
2.4.6. Law of inheritance in Judaism
2.5. Women in Islam
2.5.1. Women in Pre-Islamic society
2.5.2. Introduction of Islam
2.5.3. Girl child in Islam
2.5.4. Marriage in Islam
2.5.5. Conjugal life in Islam
2.5.6. Divorce in Islam
2.5.7. Law of inheritance in Islam

3. Eco-empowerment of women in Islam
3.1. Women as entrepreneur
3.2. Women as educationist
3.3. Women in politics

4. Human Rights and Islam
4.1. Human Rights Declaration
4.2. Address of Holy Prophet (P.B.U.H.) as Women Rights Charter
4.3. Women as a partner
4.4. Treatment of women in Conjugal life

Course Synopsis

This course briefly introduces the basic concepts and types of religion. It highlights the significance and effects of religion in human life. This course majorly discusses and highlights the status and roles of women from the perspective of the world’s various religions (including Hinduism, Buddhism, Christianity, Judaism, and Islam).

Course Learning Outcomes

 Students will be able to understand different religious perspective regarding women and relate it with the practical life.  Students will be able to analyze and compare the role and status of women among different religions.