Engaging with Islam training course
3rd edition (2023)
Here are the notes and videos for the first part of the new training course.
Course notes
Course videos
Understanding Islam and starting a conversation
Our attitude and how to answer questions
The temple and Islamic theology
If you want more training then do the 2nd edition of the course below. The 2nd edition covers different areas.
Engaging with Islam training course
2nd edition (2013)
The first part of the training is to watch the video Christianity & Islam – Where to Start. This video is an introduction to Islam for all Christians, and it explains the method and approach of Engaging with Islam. You must watch this video. If after watching this you want more training then do the Engaging with Islam training course below. The course is designed to give Christians a practical introduction to the history and teaching of Islam and a foundation for evangelism and answering common questions. The course can be done individually, in a small group or as part of leadership training. Anyone can lead this course as leaders notes and answers are provided. The course is a mix of preparation material, group discussion and a video presentation. All of the course material is located on this page. Watch the promotional video below now.
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To get started with the course watch the introduction video and read the introduction in the course notes for session 1.
Part 1: Understanding Islam
Session 1: Love Everyone
Session 2: The Life of Muhammad
Session 3: The Qur’an & Hadith
Session 4: The Basic Beliefs of Islam
Session 5: The Pillars of Islam
Session 6: Islam & Politics
Part 2: Talking with Muslims
Session 7: Talking with Muslims
Session 8: The Gospel According to Muhammad
Session 9: The Bible and Qur’an
Session 10: Is Jesus God?
Session 11: The Son of God & Trinity
Session 12: The Death of Jesus
Engaging with Islam training course
1st edition (2005)
There are seven sessions and each is a mix of preparation, group discussion and a video. The session notes are in the workbook. Each session takes between 60 to 70 minutes.
The workbook and update for session 6.
The Youtube Videos
- Session 1: The History of Islam
- Session 2: The Books of Islam
- Session 3: The Practices and Beliefs of Islam
- Session 4: Test a Prophet
- Session 5: Promoting Islam – Dawah
- Session 6: Contend for the Faith
- Session 7: Evangelism
The Next Step
If you have just completed the Engaging with Islam course you may be thinking about what to do next. Here are some suggestions:
1. Keep learning the Bible and growing as a Christian. We need to know about Islam but to know Jesus. There is no use being an expert in Islam and an infant in your own faith. There is plenty of Bible teaching on this site.
2. Talk to Muslims. Don’t be afraid. Trust God and talk to them as you would anyone else. Most Muslims are quite reasonable and keen to discuss things. Experience is a great teacher.
3. Run this course with a group of people. When you teach something you learn more about it, so run this course and you will be even more familiar with the issues.
5. Get familiar with the Answering Islam website.
6. There are many ministries happening for Muslims. Find out where these are in your area and get involved.
7. Other training courses.
- Liberty to the Captives A training course by Mark Durie. I recommend this course as the next step after the Engaging with Islam course.
- I2 Ministries
- Word of Life Course for new Christians. This course was originally written by Jeremy Hinds and has been adapted for correspondence purposes by Word of Life. It is helpful for those wishing to know more about Islam and the Qur’an, especially those entering the ministry or going on mission.
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