EM015-812 - Christian Ministry in Islamic Settings

  • 2,976 Standard Tuition Fee
  • 12
    Credit Points
  • 0.125 EFT 
  • 8
    AQF level
  • Category developing unit
    B
  • evangelism missiolUnit Discipline

Exclusions

Prior to 2020, this unit content was delivered under the unit code EM615. Unit exclusions: EM036-812

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will

A. Know and understand

Demonstrate Advanced knowledge and understanding of, and the research underlying, of Christian ministry in Islamic contexts.

B. Be able to

1. Examine key points of the Islamic faith and practice from a Christian perspective.

2. Investigate the diversity of Muslim world views and practice in the contemporary world.

3. Critique the contemporary interface of Christianity and Islam.

4. Present Research-Aware evidence-based perspectives on Christian ministry in Islamic contexts

C. Be in a position to

1. Applying perspectives and skills from ‘Christian Ministry in Islamic Contexts’ to ministry practice as a reflective practitioner

Content

  1. Biblical and theological perspectives of Islam; Muslim beliefs and practices; Christian-Muslim worldview comparison;
  2. Contemporary trends in Islam: reform movements; political Islam; popular Islam; modernisation; secularisation;
  3. Diversification of 20th Century Islam; Muslim world views; significance to Christian witness;
  4. Christianity in Muslim majority countries; Christ-ward movements; Messianic Muslims; secret believers; persecution;
  5. Issues in contextualisation among Muslims: doctrine; practice; church forms;
  6. Christian conversion among Muslims: theological and sociological factors in religious change: belief; power; Christian lifestyle; mission approaches; socio-political factors;
  7. Mission strategy among Muslims: evangelism; church-planting; holistic ministry; issues in Christian-Muslim dialogue;
  8. Muslims in Australia; local church relations.

Set Readings

This unit's indicative bibliography is currently being revised. Students should contact their home college for further details at the time of taking this unit.

 

Prescribed:

Ahmed, A., Discovering Islam (London: Routledge, 2002).

Caner, E. M. and E. F. Caner, Unveiling Islam: An Insider’s Look at Muslim Life and Beliefs (Grand Rapids: Kregel, 2002).

Catherwood, C., Christians, Muslims and Islamic Rage (Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2003).

Chapman, C. G., Cross and Crescent: Responding to the Challenge of Islam (IVP, 2003).

Claydon, D. (ed.). Islam, Human Rights and Public Policy (Melbourne: Acorn Press, 2009).

Durie, M., Revelation: Do We worship the Same God? (Upper Mt Gravatt: City Harvest, 2006).

Greenlee, D., From the Straight Path to the Narrow Way: Journeys of Faith (STL, 2005).

Husain, E., The Islamist, (Camberwell, Vic: Penguin Books, 2007).

Livingstone, G., Planting Churches in Muslim Cities: A Team Approach (Grand Rapids: Baker, 2001)

Love, R., Muslims, Magic and the Kingdom of God: Church Planting Among Folk Muslims (Pasadena: William Carey, 2000).

Mallouhi, C., Mini-Skirts, Mothers & Muslims: a Christian Woman in a Muslim Land (Oxford: Monarch Books, 2004).

Musk, B., Touching the Soul of Islam: Sharing the Gospel in Muslim Cultures (Great Britain: Monarch Books, 2003).

Robinson, S., Mosques & Miracles: Revealing Islam and God’s Grace (2nd ed.; Upper Mt. Gravatt: City Harvest, 2003).

Sookhdeo, P., Faith, Power and Territory, (McLean, VA: Isaac Publishing, 2008).

Spencer, R., The Politically Incorrect Guide to Islam and the Crusades, (Washington: Regnery Pub., 2005).

Woodberry, J. D., Muslims and Christians on the Emmaus Road: Crucial Issues in Witness Among Muslims (MARC, 1989).

Ye’or, B., Islam and Dhimmitude (Lancaster: Gazelle Books, 2002).

 

Recommended:

Ibn Ishaq, Life of Muhammad, (OUP ,15th Impression 2001).

Karsh, E., Islamic Imperialism, (New Haven: Yale Uni Press, 2007).

Manji, I., The Trouble with Islam, (Milson’s Point: RandomHouse, 2003).

Parshall, P., Muslim Evangelism: Contemporary Approaches to Contextualization (Waynesboro: Gabriel, 2003).

Saeed, A., Islam in Australia, (Crows Nest: Allen & Unwin,  2003).

Warraq, I., Why I Am Not A Muslim, (Amherst: Prometheus Books, 2003).

 

Classic:

Cragg, K., The Call of the Minaret (Oxford: One World, 2000).

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