In a world experiencing growing tensions between Christians and Muslims and in a country where a rapidly-growing percentage of the population is Muslim, it is vital that Christians understand Islam and learn about the issues involved in Christian-Muslim relations.

This seminar, led by Dr. Chris Hewer, will begin with an introduction to Islam in its own terms, looking at a Muslim world view and exploring key concepts such as prophecy, revelation, beliefs and practices. In the afternoon we will explore issues in Christian-Muslim relations, a combination of theological and practical issues that touch our lives as Christians in relation to Muslims.

We are very pleased to have Dr. Chris Hewer lead us through the day. Dr. Hewer is the St. Ethelburga Fellow in Christian-Muslim Relations and author of the recently published Understanding Islam (SCM 2006).

This seminar is for everyone but we are hoping that holding it on a Friday will make it easier for members of the clergy to attend.

Fee: £20 (£10 unwaged) Fee includes VAT and meal
C-C seminar No 242

Dr Chris Hewer is the St Ethelburga Fellow in Christian-Muslim Relations. Chris has a background in Christian theology, education and Islamic Studies and has worked in the field of Muslims in Britain and Christian-Muslim relations since 1986. From 1999 to 2005, he worked as the Adviser on Inter-Faith Relations to the Bishop of Birmingham.

Suggested reading:
Understanding Islam by Chris Hewer;
Anabaptists Meeting Muslims: A Calling for Presence in the Way of Christ edited by James Krabill, David W Shenk and Linford Stutzman
(all titles available from Metanoia).