History of Muslim-Christian Dialogue (to 1800) (P00338)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 11 ? Acronym : LLC-P-P00338

This course examines the history of Muslim-Christian relations from the rise of Islam until the end of the eighteenth century. The course will begin with Muhammad's relations with Christians, and will focus on Qur'anic material which deals with Jesus, Christians and Christianity. It will then move on to early Christian reponses to Islam, the interaction between medieval European Christians and Muslims, and early Orientalism.

Entry Requirements

none

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies, (School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures, Schedule G)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : Postgraduate

? Delivery Period : Not being delivered

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) per week for 10 weeks

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Tuesday	11:10	13:00	Central

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

1. Identify relevant scriptural passages for Muslim-Christian dialogue and their tradition of interpretation in Muslim and Christian communities.
2. Understand the historical and political contexts of theological exchanges.
3. Identify continuity and change in trends in Muslim-Christian Dialogue.