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Title پا کستا نی جامعات میں مطالعہ مذاہب سےمتعلق نصا بات: عصری تنا ظر میں تجزیاتی مطا لعہ

Author(s) Ms. Misbah Ghafoor

Abstract This study analyzes the curriculum of Religious Studies in Pakistani universities, particularly in the context of contemporary educational, social, and cultural needs. Pakistan is a country with deep-rooted religious, historical, and cultural foundations, where education, society, and national ideology are closely linked with religion. It is a multi-religious state where, alongside Muslims, communities such as Hindus, Christians, Sikhs, Parsis, Baha’is, Buddhists, and Kalash also reside. Within this context, it becomes increasingly important for universities to design curricula that not only reflect national values but also align with international academic standards. The central question of this research is whether the current Religious Studies curriculum is capable of addressing modern challenges such as interfaith harmony, religious tolerance, human rights, sectarianism, and extremism. It is therefore crucial to examine whether the curriculum provides balanced knowledge about different religions, considers the academic and cultural needs of minority students, and creates an environment conducive to peaceful coexistence. This research employs a mix methodology, analyzing university curricula, teaching frameworks, and relevant scholarly literature. The findings suggest that while some positive aspects exist, the curriculum still requires both intellectual and practical reforms to adequately address issues of interfaith harmony, religious tolerance, minority needs, sectarianism, and extremism. Hence, universities can play a constructive and effective role in addressing these growing challenges through improvements in curriculum development, teaching methods, teacher training, and research initiatives. In this academic and social context, it is essential to evaluate the curricula, teaching methodologies, research trends, and co-curricular activities related to Religious Studies in Pakistani universities. This paper is presented to fulfill this academic and intellectual need. Keywords: Interfaith Studies, Pakistani Universities, Educational Curriculum, Minorities.

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Faculty Social Sciences

Department Islamic thought & Culture

Language Urdu

Publication Date 2025-11-14

Subject Islamic Studies

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