Course Team

Ustadh Sharif Randhawa (Bayyinah Institute & the Centre for the Advanced Study of the Quran and its Interpretation)

Ustadh Usman Shaikh (MPhil in Islamic Studies,University of Oxford)

At A Glance

• 16 Live Online Sessions
• Duration: 4+ months
• Saturdays, 6PM - 7PM (London, UK)
• Video Recordings Available
• Access to Mobile App
• Digital Certificate
• From £22.49/Month (For 4 Months)

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• Starts on 23rd November 2024
• Course Fee:
  Pay in Full: £89.99 £69.99
  Pay in 4 Installments: £22.49 per month
• Registration Deadline: 22nd November 2024

Course Overview

In today’s interconnected world, understanding the beliefs of different faiths is a fundamental element of fostering interfaith dialogue, fulfilling the prophetic mission, engaging in daʿwah, and inviting others toward the true message of Islam with wisdom, compassion, and love. Our online course, “Understanding Judaism and Christianity: An Islamic Perspective”, offers an immersive journey into these two major religions with an Islamic perspective. Over 16 live interactive sessions, we will learn about the origins and development of Judaism and Christianity, their key beliefs and practices, their sacred texts, their different sects and denominations, and their understandings of salvation history and eschatology—the branch of theology concerned with the end times and afterlife.

This course is ideally suited for individuals involved in daʿwah, sharīʿah scholars, those interested in interfaith discussions, and particularly for Muslims residing in the West. It provides an excellent opportunity to deepen your understanding of Western belief systems, enhancing your ability to present Islam’s truth and spread its message effectively. Embark on this journey to gain the knowledge and confidence you need to foster meaningful dialogue with your Christian and Jewish counterparts and bring new effectiveness to your daʿwah efforts.

Learning Objectives

• Learn how Judaism and Christianity originated and developed, ultimately taking the forms by which we know them today.
• Develop an understanding of the scriptures and traditions of Judaism and Christianity from academic and Islamic perspectives.

• Understand the theological controversies that shaped the development of Christian doctrine.
• Develop an appreciation for the commonalities and sources of disagreement between Islam, Judaism, and Christianity.
• Examine the Islamic concept of taḥrīf, or scriptural distortion, and how it relates to Jewish and Christian scripture and interpretation.
• Learn about the similarities and differences in the teachings of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam about salvation history and eschatology.

Learning Outcomes

• Be equipped with a well-rounded knowledge to engage in informed interfaith discussions about Judaism and Christianity.
• Understand how the scriptures, interpretive traditions, and theology of Judaism and Christianity developed and how to identify the points of divergence between the Abrahamic religions.

• Enhance your daʿwah efforts with your new-found knowledge and understanding, especially for Muslims residing in the West.

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