Engaging Islam Today

6 - 12 December, 2020
 

Who is the course for?

This course is designed for those who have a particular interest in Muslim people. If you are currently involved in or preparing to work in Muslim countries or among ethnic minorities in the West, or if you are simply interested in studying Islam, then you will find this course invaluable.

What is the programme?

Amidst current world realities many are asking "what are we to think?", "what are we to do?" and this course gives you the opportunity to learn from a range of speakers sharing insights from a depth of experience and academic understanding. This course aims to enable Christians to better understand the roots and realities of Islam and how to respond in a way that is Biblical, sensitive, informed and bold. Sessions will include lectures and interactive case studies, role plays and practicalactivities related to engaging with Muslims. There will also be time for private study and sharing of personal experiences and insights.

This week long course will conclude with a special Saturday event that is also open to the public. This event is co-sponsored by All Nations, Frontiers, Interserve, Operation Mobilisation and Al-Massira. If you would like to know more about this day to invite your friends and/ or church contacts, please see 'Key Information' below.
 

Topics may include:

• The Historical Impact of Islam
• Sacred texts: Qur'an and Hadith
• Tawhid and Trinity
• Responding to major Muslim objections to Christian faith
• Comparative Theology from creation to end times
• Jesus Christ in Islam
• Forgiveness & salvation in Islam and Christianity
• Sufism
• The Spiritual world f Muslims: Folk / Popular Islam
• Roots and responses to violence and extremism
• Diversity of Christian responses to Islam
• Storying Christian and Muslim faith
• Women's movements in Islam
• Practical Evangelism
• Contextualisation
• Strategic prayer for the Muslim world
• The UK church and discipleship of believers
• Reaching Muslim communities

Topics will be confirmed shortly, please watch this page.
 

Speakers

Speakers include a variety of experts in the field from different organisations, experience and backgrounds. Please watch this page for confirmation of 2020 speakers.

Application closing date

The application closing date for this course is Monday 30th November 2020 at 5:15pm