Comparative Studies of Major Religions 2025

Define religion and discuss the emergence of the study of religion as a discipline. Differentiate between the theological and academic study of religion.

Discuss the life of Gautama Buddha and the spread of Buddhism. Highlight the rivalry between Brahmanism and Buddhism.

Provide an overview of the Jewish scriptures, focusing on the Tanakh, Mishnah, and Talmud. How do these scriptures guide Jewish religious practices?

Describe the Christian concept of the Trinity and its relevance in Christian worship and doctrine.

Analyze the historical background of Islam, focusing on the Sirah of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and the era of the Rightly Guided Caliphs.

Compare and contrast the concepts of liberation in Hinduism and salvation in Christianity.

Write short notes on any two of the following: