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Ph.D. in Missiology
CONCENTRATION COURSES: ISLAM

DMS I954   APPROACHES TO ISLAM
A critical review of Christian Muslim relations and attitudes from Islam’s origins to the present, carefully studying the Muslim world and its people in an attempt to understand better their problems and their difficulties with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. By examining various approaches, students begin developing their own approach toward faithfully interpreting the Gospel to Muslims.

DMS I955   REVELATION, THE KORAN AND MUSLIM TRADITION
An examination of the Koranic passages and Muslim traditions that speak of revelation, the earlier prophets, biblical Scripture and Jesus Christ, to understand better Muslim revelations about the Bible and creatively initiate new ways for them to hear its true message.

DMS I956   FOLK ISLAM
Study of beliefs and practices of popular Islam, its animistic roots and localized expressions. Emphasis on the world view and felt needs of adherents and the implications these have for effective communication.

DMS I957   ISLAM: THE FIRST FIVE CENTURIES
A critical examination of Islam’s development and growth during its first five centuries with special attention to the Church under Islam then and repercussions continuing into the present.

DMS I995   INDEPENDENT STUDY
When students wish to fulfill a special need, they may request an independent study course through the Supervisor of the Doctor of Philosophy in Missiology program.

DMS I996   DIRECTED READINGS
Directed readings may be from one to three quarter hours. They are to be arranged with the Supervisor of the Doctor of Philosophy in Missiology program.

 
 
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