If you’ve ever had questions about Islam, this course is for you.

It is impossible to overestimate the influence of Islam, which brings inspiration and meaning to the lives of many millions of people worldwide. At the same time, misunderstandings about Islam abound.

You will begin with the sources of Islam, the life of Muhammad, and the importance of the Qurʾān. Next, you will analyze the historical development of Islam, coming to understand the rise of Islam and its Sunni and Shiʿite traditions. You will also discuss the central place of shariʿa, or the divine law, to Islam. Finally, you will consider the mystical tradition of Islam, the role of Jesus in Islam, and the origins and meaning of jihad.

At the end, you will emerge with a deeper understanding of the history, teachings, and practice of Islam. This is an essential course for thoughtful Christians.

Course curriculum

    1. Study Guide

    1. 01 Introduction to the Life of the Prophet Muhammad and the Qur’an

    2. 02 The Structure of the Qur’an

    3. 03 The Historical Development of the Qur’anic Text

    4. 04 The Punishment Stories

    5. 05 The Afterlife and The Blessings of Nature

    6. 06 Angels, Demons, and the Cosmos

    7. 07 The God of the Qur’an

    8. 08 Adam in the Qur’an

    9. 09 Abraham and Moses in the Qur’an

    10. 10 Jesus in the Qur’an

    11. 11 The Qur’an on the Bible

    12. 12 A Christian Interpretation of the Qur’an?

    13. 13 The Uncertainty of the Muslim Exegetes

    14. 14 Reconsidering the Qur’an and the Life of the Prophet

    15. 15 The Qur’an’s Self-Understanding

    16. 16 The Development of Exegesis in Islamic Tradition

    17. 17 The Qur’an and Islamic Law

    18. 18 The Qur’an and Islamic Mysticism

    19. 19 The Qur’an and Society

    20. 20 The Qur’an, Marriage, and Sex

    21. 21 The Qur’an, Violence, and Peace

About this course

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  • 22 lessons
  • 0 hours of video content