Christian Responses to Islam

3 Credits · Level: Graduate, Undergraduate

Discussions of pluralism tend to minimize the particularity of each relationship between two religious traditions in favor of an exploration of general themes. Since Islam emerges, at least in part, as a reforming critique of Christianity -- for the believing Muslim, this is a divinely initiated reform -- the relationship between the two is unique. This seminar will explore different proposals, both historical and contemporary, for understanding that relationship, as well as constructive moves in Christian theology that could be described as responsive to the critique rather than simply as reactive or defensive.