Course Description:

The nature and practices of Islam draw worldwide intrigue. What do Muslims believe? Why do they defend their beliefs as they do? How do we present the gospel to them? This course examines Islam from both a Christian and a Muslim perspective, covering the history and validity of the Koran, Muslim theology, the role of women, and the places of Christ, the Bible, and the Trinity within Islam. The goal of the course understand the Muslim mindset, and to learn how to share Christ from within that mindset.

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Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

1. Understand the basic teachings of Islam.
2. Become familiar with the literature related to Islam.
3. Learn how to share Christ within the Muslim mindset through both theory and practice.
4. Become acquainted with the opportunities for reaching Muslims.
5. Prepare for a potential lifetime of working with Muslims directly or indirectly.

Course Texts:

Pickthall, Mohammed Marmaduke and Arafat El Ashi, eds. The Meaning of the
Glorious Koran: An Introductory Explanation. Maryland: Amana, 1996.

Farah, Caesar E. Islam. 6th ed. New York: Barrons, 2000.