Christian Encounter with Islam - Reformed Theological Seminary

Why Study Islam and Five Christian Principles for Comparative Religion

June 1, 2014 • Dr. James N. Anderson

The student will be able to identify the reasons for studying Islam The student will be able to identify and utilize biblical principles for approaching other religions

Nine More Christian Principles for Comparative Religion

June 1, 2014 • Dr. James N. Anderson

The student will be able to identify the reasons for studying Islam The student will be able to identify and utilize biblical principles for approaching other religions

Overview of Islam

June 1, 2014 • Dr. James N. Anderson

The student will be able to define Islam The student will be able to explain the worldview, beliefs, and pillars of Islam The student will be able to identify and discuss the feasts and celebrations of Islam

Muhammad's Meccan Period

June 1, 2014 • Dr. James N. Anderson

The student will be able to describe the life and revelations of Muhammad The student will be able to compare and contrast the Meccan and Medinan periods of Muhammad’s life The student will be able to discuss the battles experienced by Muhammad

Muhammad's Medinan Period

June 1, 2014 • Dr. James N. Anderson

The student will be able to describe the life and revelations of Muhammad The student will be able to compare and contrast the Meccan and Medinan periods of Muhammad’s life The student will be able to discuss the battles experienced by Muhammad

The Rashidun Caliphate

June 1, 2014 • Dr. James N. Anderson

The student will be able to discuss the first four caliphs after the death of Muhammad The student will be able to identify and discuss the Islamic empires The student will be able to discuss the purpose of the Crusades The student will be able to identify and examine events that affect the relationship of Christianity and Islam

The Umayyad Caliphate through the Crusades

June 1, 2014 • Dr. James N. Anderson

The student will be able to discuss the first four caliphs after the death of Muhammad The student will be able to identify and discuss the Islamic empires The student will be able to discuss the purpose of the Crusades The student will be able to identify and examine events that affect the relationship of Christianity and Islam

The Ottoman Empire Through Recent History

June 1, 2014 • Dr. James N. Anderson

The student will be able to discuss the first four caliphs after the death of Muhammad The student will be able to identify and discuss the Islamic empires The student will be able to discuss the purpose of the Crusades The student will be able to identify and examine events that affect the relationship of Christianity and Islam

Overview and Traditional View of the Quran

June 1, 2014 • Dr. James N. Anderson

The student will be able to compare and contrast the Quran and the Bible The student will be able to identify the Quran in origin and content The student will be able to summarize and differentiate between the traditional view and the critical view of the Quran

A Critical View of the Quran

June 1, 2014 • Dr. James N. Anderson

The student will be able to compare and contrast the Quran and the Bible The student will be able to identify the Quran in origin and content The student will be able to summarize and differentiate between the traditional view and the critical view of the Quran

Major Themes in the Quran

June 1, 2014 • Dr. James N. Anderson

The student will be able to identify and discuss major themes of the Quran The student will be able to discuss the presence of Jesus in the Quran The student will be able to discuss and distinguish between the positive and negative views of Christians in the Quran

Jesus and Christians in the Quran

June 1, 2014 • Dr. James N. Anderson

The student will be able to identify and discuss major themes of the Quran The student will be able to discuss the presence of Jesus in the Quran The student will be able to discuss and distinguish between the positive and negative views of Christians in the Quran

The Sunna and Hadith

June 1, 2014 • Dr. James N. Anderson

The student will be able to describe and distinguish how the Quran, Sunna, and Hadith relate to each other as sources of authority within Islam The student will be able to discuss how Jesus and Christians are portrayed in the Hadith

Islamic Law

June 1, 2014 • Dr. James N. Anderson

The student will be able to identify and describe the various categories, sources, and schools of law in Islam The student will be able to discuss the issues surrounding applying Islamic law in the modern day

Shia, Sufi, and Folk Islam

June 1, 2014 • Dr. James N. Anderson

The student will be able to differentiate between the Sunni and Shia sects of Islam The student will be able to discuss Sufi and Folk Islam The student will be able to describe modern reformed movements within Islam The student will be able to describe the rise of Islam within the African-American context