Eastern Christian Encounters with Islam

Date Cancelled
College University of St. Michael's College, Faculty of Theology
Instructor(s)
Course Code SMH3630HF
NOTE: Graduate degree students enrol in SMH6630HF
Semester First Semester
Section 0101
Online No
Credits One Credit
Location Toronto (St George Campus)
Description

This course explores the theological, spiritual and pastoral dimensions of the historical encounter between Eastern Christianity and Islam. The focus is on Syriac and Arabic texts (in translation) composed by Christian and Muslim writers living in the region constituted by today's Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Palestine, Syria and Turkey, from the 7-17th centuries. Regarding the interaction of the two faiths and their respective adherents, the primary sources exhibit a range of attitudes and approaches, articulated across a variety of genres. We will seek not only to understand the import of our texts for their original authors and audiences, but also to derive insights for addressing the challenges of religious pluralism in our day.

Crosslisted to (1) Theological
Schedule Wed
Start Time 17:00
End Time 19:00
Hours Per Week 2
Minimum Enrolment 10
Maximum Enrolment 20
Teaching Method
Lectures
Seminars
Readings
Means of Evaluation
Class Participation
Research Paper
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Currently Offered Fall 2018