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January Intersession 2012
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While we will make every effort to hold to this schedule, it is subject to change. Please refer back to this website or to the official semester course brochure for up-to-date information before registering.
Arts of Ministry (AM)
Preparing Islamic Legal Documents (AM-639)
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Monday, January 9 - Saturday, January 14 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., plus additional evening hours to be arranged
Focused on skills needed for success in Islamic Chaplaincy and other programs where practical matters of service to Islamic communities, congregations and individuals are important, this course introduces students to a contemporary American condensed version of Ibn al-`Attar's Kitab al-Watha`iq wa'l-sijjilat. The topics under consideration include but are not limited to Islamic legal documents, writing contracts, and completing other legal obligations in the U.S. context. Students will be exposed to practical information and training in the preparation of these documents.
Dialogue (DI)
Christian-Muslim Relations in Arabia: Ibadi Islam and Interfaith Theology in the Sultanate of Oman (DI-645) |
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Sultanate of Oman Syllabus
Travel seminar running from 2 January 2012 through 15 January 2012
The Sultanate of Oman is the only Muslim nation in the world that practices Ibadi Islam as the official national religion. Ibadism incorporates an austere piety with an openness to engaging in dialogue with other Islamic schools of thought and other faiths. Oman has a long tradition of religious pluralism both within Islam and other faiths, which makes it an ideal place to engage in inter-Islamic and Christian-Muslim dialogue.
James Nieman , Academic Dean and Professor of Practical Theology
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Theology, Ethics and Practice of Conflict Transformation and Peace Building (DI-680) |
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Monday, January 9 - Friday, January 13, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
In light of youth-led revolutions and demonstrations in the Middle East, Africa and Asia and the U.S., what are the skills needed for conflict transformation and peace building? Using a case method approach, this course will equip seminary students, pastors and religious and community leaders with theories and practices of pro-active conflict intervention. These skills are especially appropriate for congregations, community organizations and local communities. The course also will explore important world events from the perspective of theology, ethics, dialogue and peacemaking
Religion and Society (RS)
Understanding Muslim Congregational Life (RS-583)
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Wednesday, January 11 - Sunday, January 15, Times TBD
The Mosque has a spiritual reality, but it is also a social organization, made up of human beings, with conflicts and habits, and grounded in a particular context. The more these social dimensions of the congregation are understood, the better its leadership can make decisions, plan ministry and envision its future. This course is designed for current and future mosque leaders who wish to better understand the dynamics of their congregations.
Timur Yuskaev , Assistant Professor of Contemporary Islam