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‘A History of Christian-Muslim Relations’ Launched

6th April 2020

2nd Edition available for orders Edinburgh University Press is very pleased to announce the publication of a second edition of ‘A History of Christian-Muslim Relations’ by Prof Hugh Goddard, who is an Honorary Professorial Fellow in the Alwaleed Centre of the University of Edinburgh. A launch discount of 30% is available for orders for the book, in either paperback or e-book format, via this link, and using the code NEW30. A post exploring the writing and contributions of the new edition…

God, Man, and Space

23rd March 2020

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The Inaugural Lectures of the Sanneh Institute By Sam Nwokoro The following reflection is from Sam Nwokoro, a PhD student in Islamic Studies and Christian-Muslim Relations at the University of Edinburgh. He attended the inaugural events of The Lamin Sannah Institute in Accre, Ghana. Starting from the big picture, the western region of Africa has had its own historical trajectory with religion and politics. Bound by the Atlantic and the Sahara, visitors first made their way through dry land and…

Upcoming in Winter 2019

22nd January 2019

Lucy Schouten

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23 January – ‘John Knox and Ibn Taymiyya on the Limits of Obedience to the State’ Prof Hugh Goddard, University of Edinburgh Co-sponsored by Theology and History 11.10 in Martin Hall, New College 7 February – Book Discussion The New Testament in Muslim Eyes: Paul’s Letter to the Galatians Dr Shabbir Akhtar, University of Oxford With responses from Dr Matthew Novenson, Dr Joshua Ralston, Doaa Baumi, and Charles Cisco Co-sponsored by the Centre for Study of Christian Origins 17:00-19:00 in…

3 seminars upcoming in Christian-Muslim Studies

21st November 2018

Lucy Schouten

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With the autumn course schedule coming to a close, the Christian-Muslim Studies Network is announcing a preliminary schedule for seminars in Winter 2019. These seminars focus on various aspects of Christian-Muslim Studies and include a Q&A discussion. All seminars are held at New College, and light refreshments are served. 7 February – Book Discussion: The New Testament in Muslim Eyes: Paul’s Letter to the Galatians Co-sponsored by the Centre for Study of Christian Origins Dr Shabbir Akhtar, Honorary Research Associate…

Christian-Muslim Studies Seminars – Autumn 2018

17th October 2018

Lucy Schouten

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The Christian-Muslim Studies Network will commence a second seminar series later this month. The following will be held at New College on the dates specified below, and a light reception will follow: 23 October – ‘The Force of Custom: Ḥanafī Debates on Conversion to Islam in Ottoman Egypt’ Dr Samy Ayoub, Assistant Professor in Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies at the University of Texas School of Law 16:00-18:00 (Senate Room) 1 November – ‘Islamic Reformism and western Christianity: al-Manar’s responses to missionary work…

Speaking of the One God: Divine Essence, Attributes, and Names

13th July 2018

Lucy Schouten

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The Christian-Muslim Studies Network will hold a symposium ‘Speaking of the One God: Divine Essence, Attributes, and Names’ at New College, University of Edinburgh, on 15-16 July. Lectures and discussion will explore the articulation of God and monotheism within the traditions of Islam and Christianity. Speakers at this symposium include Rowan Williams, Mona Siddiqui, Linn Marie Tonstad, Ramon Harvey, Anna Moreland, Stephen Pickard, Joshua Ralston, and Abdul Rahman Mustafa. This event commences with opening remarks by Rowan Williams at 18:15…

Upcoming Lecture: ‘Migration and the Maronite Church’

13th June 2018

Lucy Schouten

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The Christian-Muslim Studies Network invites the public to a special lecture titled, ‘Migration and the Maronite Church: Secular Challenges and Clerical Retrenchment, 1890-1930’ on Monday, 18 June. Prof Akram Khater of North Carolina State will deliver the lecture, which focuses on his specialty of migration in Middle Eastern Christianity. With its exploration of the Christian communities native to the Middle East, this lecture is the second to combine the focus of both the Christian-Muslim Studies Network and the Centre for…