Unit information: Christian Presence and Engagement with Muslim Communities in Britian. in 2011/12

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Unit name Christian Presence and Engagement with Muslim Communities in Britian.
Unit code THRSM0062
Credit points 20
Level of study M/7
Teaching block(s) Academic Year (weeks 1 - 52)
Unit director
Open unit status Not open
Pre-requisites

No formal prerequisites. However, a working knowledge of the main themes of Islam will be required and experience of working in a Muslim context would be an advantage. Preparatory required reading will be provided for those who have little prior knowledge of Islam.

Co-requisites

None

School/department Department of Religion and Theology
Faculty Faculty of Arts

Description including Unit Aims

The unit will comprise a study of Islam in Britain, including:

a) globalisation, post-colonialism and the new Muslim presence; b) historical difficulties in Christian-Muslim relationships; c) how the Islamic tradition works illuminated from the English context.

The unit will then explore Christian engagement with Islam in Britain, including:

a) the different models of theological and missiological engagement; b) churches and emerging patterns of engagement with Muslim communities in different contexts; c) national, regional and local initiatives enabling constructive and critical collaboration.