On the Teaching of Islam at Luther Seminary

.  In a brief essay originally presented as part of a panel discussion with Christian and Muslim teachers of Islam in the university setting, the author describes the distinctive characteristics of the Islamic Studies Program at Luther Seminary (St. Paul, Minnesota). While the program allows Islamic...

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Published in:Teaching theology & religion 2005-07, Vol.8 (3), p.172-175
Main Author: Swanson, Mark N.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Christianity
College Faculty
Cultural Influences
Hermeneutics
Islam
Lutheran churches
Majors (Students)
Muslims
Religion Studies
Religious Cultural Groups
Religious Education
Teaching
Theological Education
Theological schools
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Summary:.  In a brief essay originally presented as part of a panel discussion with Christian and Muslim teachers of Islam in the university setting, the author describes the distinctive characteristics of the Islamic Studies Program at Luther Seminary (St. Paul, Minnesota). While the program allows Islamic studies “majors” to earn a degree (M.A. or M.Th.) or certificate in the field, it also aims to be accessible to students in all degree and non‐degree programs of the seminary. The author names three sets of issues that result from the determination, at one and the same time, to be faithful Christian theologians and to honor Muslims and their traditions: the hermeneutical issues arising when Christians attempt to read Muslims’ sacred scripture; the challenges of developing a dialogical theology in relation to Islam; and questions about the character and practice of Christian witness in a world shared with Muslims, themselves called to da‘wah.
ISSN:1368-4868
1467-9647
DOI:10.1111/j.1467-9647.2005.00241.x