COURSE SYLLABUS


Muslim Evangelism

COURSE DESCRIPTION

An introduction to the basic tenets, beliefs, and practices of Islam with practical and hands-on theory on how to reach the Muslim. There will be discussion of the key theological issues surrounding Allah, the Qu’ran, the Sunna and Shir’ah law. Application will be made with hands on contact with Muslims.

REQUIRED RESOURCES

Livingstone, David. Planting Churches in Muslim Cities

BCWE. Ramblings from North Africa

Anyabwile, Thabiti. The Gospel for Muslims: An Encouragement to Share Christ with Confidence

Houssney, Georges. Engaging Islam

ADDITIONAL MATERIALS FOR LEARNING

http://www.ciu.edu/muslimstudies

https://www.crescentproject.org/index.cfm/PageID/1530/index.html

http://www.ccel.org/ccel/schaff/anf01.toc.html

MEASURABLE LEARNING OUTCOMES

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

  1. Understand the teachings and origin of Islam
  2. Identify the key characters in Muslim missions
  3. Build an evangelistic relationship with a Muslim
  4. Communicate a real burden for the Muslim world

COURSE REQUIREMENTS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Textbook readings, online readings, lecture presentations, online articles, and websites

Book Review

Students will read one of the books listed in the Required Resource Purchases section above and write a 1000-word (4-page) review of the book, adhering to Turabian style.  They must summarize and critique a few themes from the book.  The Book Review is due by the end of Module.

Final Exam

The test has 25 questions, is open-book/open-notes, and must be completed in one hour.

One page Shahada Report

A “Shahada” means a testimony. When you share Christ with an unbeliever, whether through your own story or through the teaching of the Word, you are giving a “shahada”. Students must write one page explaining what they learn from the minimum requirement of one witnessing experience with a Muslim within two weeks of the completion of the course.

Two Page City Study

The key to Muslim evangelism are churches planted in Muslim cities. Each student is to choose one majority Muslim city (over 80%) and do a study including two sections: (1) the details of the city including population, culture, language, population of believers, etc and (2) the history of church planting in the city.

Independent Study

Based on an approved topic, students will research independently a theological question concerning the popular and official beliefs of Muslims. At least eight sources must be sited not exceeding two personal testimonies and two website sources. Sections must include (1) the question at hand, (2) thesis statement explaining in a concise manner the outcome of the study, (3) the official Muslim belief, and (4) the popular Muslim belief. Each study will be between two and four pages.

COURSE GRADING AND POLICIES

Weight

In-Class Discussion

20%

Two Page City Study

20%

One page Shahada Report

20%

Book Critique

20%

Independent Study

20%

Scale

A = 94–100            B = 86–93            C = 75–85            D = 68–74            F = 0–67

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