Details for CCM505 Exploring Islam

Discover the history, culture, theology, philosophy, and politics that shape the religion of Islam. Gain essential insights into Christian-Muslim relations, unraveling the intricate web of contemporary society’s cross currents.

Quick Stats

• Currently offered by Alphacrucis: Yes
• Course code: CCM505
• Credit points: 10

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Prerequisite

CCM401 Introduction to Cross Cultural Ministry or 80 credit points 

Unit Content

Outcomes

1. Compare the founders of Christianity and Islam; 
2. Describe and critique the traditional account of Islamic origins; 
3. Examine the diversity within modern Islamic society and how the different expressions of Islam relate differently to Christianity; 
4. Appraise the various Christian approaches to effective interaction with Muslims; 
5. Analyse how the Qur’an relates to the Bible; 
6. Examine the theological discontinuity between Islam and Christianity. 

Subject Content

• Muhammad & Islamic Origins 
• Context for Studying Islam: History of Christian – Islamic Relations 
• Sources of Authority: Qur’an and Hadith 
• How the Qur’an Relates to the Bible 
• Dhimmitude and the Church Under Islamic Rule 
• Sufism 
• Jesus and God in Islam and Christianity 
• Theological Divergences with Christian Faith 
• Effective Christian Engagement with Islam 
• Contemporary Issues 

This course may be offered in the following formats

• Face to Face (onsite)
• E-Learning (online)
• Intensive

Please check the timetable to see when this subject will next be offered at Alphacrucis University College.

Assessment Methods

• Reading Responses (20%)
• Report on visit to a Mosque (20%)
• Minor Essay (20%)
• Major Essay (40%)

Prescribed Text

• Primary readings provided