Lucy Schouten

Relations with those of other faiths might once have seemed an unusual occupation. More recent times make interfaith engagement – both irenic and otherwise – a major factor in countries around the world. Far from diminishing the importance of place, the proliferation of interfaith engagements across borders means local history, politics, and expectations is as important as ever. Thus, critical engagement with Christian-Muslim Studies still requires a keen awareness of context. With that in mind, this post reflects on both…

The field of Christian-Muslim Studies – and its corresponding work on the ground – is constantly evolving and rapidly growing. Despite the ever-changing nature of their field, however, the scholars, students, and practitioners working in Christian-Muslim Studies maintain at least one constant. Despite religious difference, books can be our common currency. With the need for robust and ongoing scholarship in view, the Christian-Muslim Studies Network has sought out the latest in Christian-Muslim Studies for the last three years. Through book…

MSc Launch at University of Edinburgh The Christian-Muslim Studies Network and School of Divinity at the University of Edinburgh officially launched a new taught masters (MSc) in Islamic Studies and Christian-Muslim Relations on 9 March. A new video released for the launch describes the new course in detail. Applications for the inaugural course, beginning in September 2020, are currently open. The launch was attended by staff and students from New College and the Alwaleed Centre for the Study of Islam…

Watch sessions from recent international conference Updates and recordings from key sessions are now available from the most recent international conference from the Christian-Muslim Studies Network, ‘The Limits of Justice: Law, Ethics, and Theology in Christian-Muslim Relations‘. Find links to video recordings from the conference below: All photos are from the conference proceedings. Photo credit: Nassar Madyun. Opening Lecture Anver Emon (University of Toronto) Polizei and the Framing of Rights: An Islamic Legal Angle Theological Ethics and Christian-Muslim Relations Daniel…

Wednesday, 29 January – Workshop on Islam and Inter-religious relations in Africa This workshop will meet from 12:30-16:00 in the David Hume Tower, Room LG.06 (University of Edinburgh). Registration is free but should be completed on Eventbrite. Programme: 12:30-13:00 Sandwich lunch 13:00-14:15 Chair: Prof Hugh Goddard (Alwaleed Centre)  Prof Felicitas Becker (University of Ghent) The dynamics of religious reform in Swahili-language sermons from East Africa, with a response from Dr Fayaz Alibhai (Institute for Ismaili Studies) and discussion.  14:15-14:35 Refreshment…

Paderborn looks to new milestones in comparative theology Editor’s Note: The Christian-Muslim Studies Network partners with organizations worldwide that share similar aims and approaches. This post highlights the past achievements and ongoing progress of one such organization in Paderborn, Germany. Paderborn is a small German city that boasts of meetings between Charlemagne and Pope Leo III. Known for a beautiful cathedral and ancient Christian art, it has recently become a centre for comparative theological research across the world’s religions. At…

Tuesday, 19 November – ‘Sacred Misinterpretation: Reaching Across the Christian-Muslim Divide’ Seminar by Dr Martin Accad, Arab Baptist Theological Seminary    This is jointly sponsored with Theology and Ethics and the Centre for the Study of World Christianity, as well as the Christian-Muslim Studies Network   ** Meeting in the Elizabeth Templeton Lecture Room at 16:10 ** A light reception will follow in Rainy Hall.  Thursday, 28 November – ‘Islam Without Liberalism’ ** Meeting in the Elizabeth Templeton Lecture Room…

Dr Shadaab Rahemtulla aims to encourage new MSc in Christian-Muslim Studies The Christian-Muslim Studies Network is excited to welcome Dr Shadaab Rahemtulla as the new Lecturer in Islam and Christian-Muslim Relations. Dr Rahemtulla’s arrival not only marks the growth of Christian-Muslim Studies in Edinburgh under a three-year Luce grant, but also points toward the future. His appointment paves the way for a new Taught Masters programme that will prepare more scholars to engage in Christian-Muslim Studies. ‘The process of learning,…

Dialogue in Action Over the last two months, the Christian-Muslim Studies Network has enjoyed hosting an online book panel featuring the recently published book, Modern Muslim Theology. This book panel has demonstrated the Christian-Muslim Studies Network’s ongoing aim to increase engagement with Christian-Muslim Studies as a new and growing field, and also to make that scholarship more available to the public. In case you missed this 6-part series, all titles, including an author’s response to the panelists, are linked below.…