Engaging Islam Today

Sunday 4 - Saturday 10 December 2022

 

Who is the course for?

This course takes place in December every year and 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 practical activities 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 held online that is also open to the public.
 

Topics

• 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
• Islam and spiritual powers
• Roots and responses to violence and extremism
• Diversity of Christian responses to Islam
• Practical Evangelism
• Reaching Muslim communities
• Principles in Strategic Prayer
• Women's Movements in Islam
• Intepreting Dreams and Visions
• Issues in Contextualisation

(More topics to be included.)

Speakers

• Luc Greiner
• Rob Scott
• Chawkat Moucarry
• Dave and Diane S
• Colin Bearup
• Georgina Jardim
• Christine E
• Richard McCallum
• Mike Jones

(More speakers to be included.)

Closing deadline

Monday 28 November.