Engaging Islam Today

2nd - 8th December, 2018

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 open to the public. If you would like to know more about this day to invite your friends and/ or church contacts, please keep watch for more details coming shortly.

Topics include:

• Historical impact of Islam
• Diversity within Islam
• Roots and responses to radicalism and violence
• Islamic Theology
• Qur'an and Hadith
• Sufism
• The spiritual world of Islam / popular Islam
• Practical evangelism
• Discipleship issues
• Honour and shame
• Reaching Muslim communities
• Current challenges in the Muslim world
• Movements to Christ among Muslims
• Prayer that changes the world...

Speakers

• Colin Bearup
• Colin Edwards
• Martin and Elizabeth Goldsmith
• Roxy Foulkes
• Georgina Jardim
• Mike Jones
• James Lynch
• Jason Mandryk
• Richard McCallum
• Chawkat Moucarry
• Simon Standen
• Molly Wall
  and others...