Christian-Muslim Dialogue:

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Taught by DSPT. This is a seminar course exploring important elements and critical issues of dialogue. The study will include an examination of theories supporting and challenging interreligious dialogue and learning. The special focus will draw from the history and development of Christian-Muslim relations. There will be a special focus on the recent development of "A Common Word" initiative begun in 2007 (http://www.acommonword.com), the Roman Catholic Church's response to this project and the Building Bridges Seminars organized by the Anglican Church in 2002. Comparative theology methodology and interfaith pedagogies provide a foundation for these explorations. Throughout the semester scholars from Christian, Jewish, and Muslim faith traditions will join us as "dialogue partners" and we will visit their places of worship and gathering. Two 8-10 page papers (mid-term and final), class presentations, book review, and essays based on the site visit to places of worship will be required. The course is intended for MA/MTS students. D.Min and PhD. are welcome but they must enroll for a course upgrade and complete a 20 page paper as their final paper. [Faculty Consent required; 20 max enrollment; Auditors with faculty permission]