Understand Islam 101
SALT Minisry provide classes on Islam and Evangelism
Course Program
Course Rationale:
American Christians have become increasingly aware of Islam. This is true for a number of reasons: 911, the United States’ war on global terror, advances in travel and communication, and the immigration of Muslims to the United States to name a few. Muslims are our coworkers and neighbors, yet, generally, little is known about them and what they believe.
This course will, therefore, provide a basic overview of slam from which Christian witness to Muslims can proceed.
Learning Outcomes:
Through participation in this course it is hoped the student will make progress toward the achievement of the following objectives:
A- Cognitive (knowledge and understanding)
- Have an understanding of basic missiological and Islamic terms.
- Have a basic understanding of the life of Muhammad and Islamic history.
- Know the five pillars of Islam.
- Have a basic understanding of Islamic theology and its similarities and differences with Christian theology.
- Have a foundational grasp of Muslim culture.
- Develop an initial approach toward evangelizing Muslims.
B- Affective (attitudes)
- Develop a deeper appreciation of mission in general and, specifically, mission to Muslims.
- Love Muslims and pray for Muslims to be evangelized.
- Grow in humility at the complexity of the task of evangelizing Muslims.
- Develop a deeper appreciation for God’s revelation of Himself in Jesus Christ.Grow in desire to understand our own Christian faith.
Recommended Reading:
- Moucany, Chawkat. The Prophet and the Messiah: An Arab Christian’s Perspective on Islam and Christianitv. Downers Grove: InterVarsity Press, 2001.
- Saal, William J. Reaching Muslims for Christ. Chicago: Moody Press, 1993.
- Arberry, A. J. The Koran Interpreted. New York: Touchstone, 1996.
- Chapman, Colin. Cross and Crescent: Responding to the Challenge of Islam. Downers Grove: InterVarsity Press, 2003.
- Parshall, Phil. Muslim Evangelism: Contemporary Approaches to Contextualization
- One of the provided Free eBooks can be used as a source for the course research paper.
Course Recourses
Booklets:
Course Notebook & Free eBooks
Multiplying Disciples Booklets
Tools:
Videos:
History of Islam – 10 videos
Hidden History of Islam – 9 videos
Mohammad’s Hidden Life – 5 videos
Stories – Leaving Islam
SALT Ministry Model
Course Assignments (4 levels)
Undergraduate 1hr
Undergraduate 2hrs
Graduate 1hr
Graduate 2hrs
Undergraduate 1hr
Undergraduate 1hr
Research Paper:
The research paper for Muslim Evangelism is to be between three to five (3-5) typed pages using an 11-font-size and Times New Roman.
Possible topics include: life of Muhammad, a theme from the Quran or from Islamic theology, contextualization of the gospel, approach(es) to Muslim evangelism. If a student desires to write on a topic outside these broad categories, he/she must clear it first with the instructor.
At least two (2) sources must be consulted and listed in a bibliography at the end of the paper (the bibliography does not count as one of the five to ten pages).
Do not plagiarize, as this is a serious offence in the academic world.
Evangelism Reflection Paper ( Zume Training & Multiplying Disciples Booklets):
a. To Register, click here.
b. The instructor will email you to join the course group (Group Name= LBC-2021, Group Number= 7D2A9)
c. Complete 10 sessions (about 2 hours worth of videos)
d. Read Multiplying Disciples Booklets 1, 2, and 3 as part of this reflection assignment.
The Reflection papers are to be no longer than four typed pages and no less than three typed page using the same specs as the research paper. The reflection should include the following: Zume training and multiplying disciples publications strength and weaknesses, the ability to implement in the local church, thing would like to add or take away, biblical evaluation for the training (do you agree or disagree with the presented concepts and why).
Undergraduate 2hrs
Undergraduate 2hrs
Research Paper:
The research paper for Muslim Evangelism is to be between three to five (3-5) typed pages using an 11-font-size and Times New Roman.
Possible topics include: life of Muhammad, a theme from the Quran or from Islamic theology, contextualization of the gospel, approach(es) to Muslim evangelism. If a student desires to write on a topic outside these broad categories, he/she must clear it first with the instructor.
At least three (3) sources must be consulted and listed in a bibliography at the end of the paper (the bibliography does not count as one of the five to ten pages).
Do not plagiarize, as this is a serious offence in the academic world.
Evangelism Reflection Paper ( Zume Training & Multiplying Disciples Booklets):
a. To Register, click here.
b. The instructor will email you to join the course group (Group Name= LBC-2021, Group Number= 7D2A9)
c. Complete 10 sessions (about 2 hours worth of videos)
d. Read Multiplying Disciples Booklets 1, 2, and 3 as part of this reflection assignment.
The Reflection papers are to be no longer than four typed pages and no less than three typed page using the same specs as the research paper. The reflection should include the following: Zume training and multiplying disciples publications strength and weaknesses, the ability to implement in the local church, thing would like to add or take away, biblical evaluation for the training (do you agree or disagree with the presented concepts and why).
Graduate 1hr
Graduate 1hr
Research Paper:
The research paper for Muslim Evangelism is to be between five to seven (5-7) typed pages using an 11-font-size and Times New Roman.
Possible topics include: life of Muhammad, a theme from the Quran or from Islamic theology, contextualization of the gospel, approach(es) to Muslim evangelism. If a student desires to write on a topic outside these broad categories, he/she must clear it first with the instructor.
At least three (3) sources must be consulted and listed in a bibliography at the end of the paper (the bibliography does not count as one of the five to ten pages).
Do not plagiarize, as this is a serious offence in the academic world.
Evangelism Reflection Paper ( Zume Training & Multiplying Disciples Booklets):
a. To Register, click here.
b. The instructor will email you to join the course group (Group Name= LBC-2021, Group Number= 7D2A9)
c. Complete 10 sessions (about 2 hours worth of videos)
d. Read Multiplying Disciples Booklets 1, 2, and 3 as part of this reflection assignment.
The Reflection papers are to be no longer than four typed pages and no less than three typed page using the same specs as the research paper. The reflection should include the following: Zume training and multiplying disciples publications strength and weaknesses, the ability to implement in the local church, thing would like to add or take away, biblical evaluation for the training (do you agree or disagree with the presented concepts and why).
Graduate 2hrs
Graduate 2hr
Research Paper:
The research paper for Muslim Evangelism is to be between five to seven (5-7) typed pages using an 11-font-size and Times New Roman.
Possible topics include: life of Muhammad, a theme from the Quran or from Islamic theology, contextualization of the gospel, approach(es) to Muslim evangelism. If a student desires to write on a topic outside these broad categories, he/she must clear it first with the instructor.
At least four (4) sources must be consulted and listed in a bibliography at the end of the paper (the bibliography does not count as one of the five to ten pages).
Do not plagiarize, as this is a serious offence in the academic world.
Evangelism Reflection Paper ( Zume Training & Multiplying Disciples Booklets):
a. To Register, click here.
b. The instructor will email you to join the course group (Group Name= LBC-2021, Group Number= 7D2A9)
c. Complete 10 sessions (about 2 hours worth of videos)
d. Read Multiplying Disciples Booklets 1, 2, and 3 as part of this reflection assignment.
The Reflection papers are to be no longer than four typed pages and no less than three typed page using the same specs as the research paper. The reflection should include the following: Zume training and multiplying disciples publications strength and weaknesses, the ability to implement in the local church, thing would like to add or take away, biblical evaluation for the training (do you agree or disagree with the presented concepts and why).