March 5, 2015
笔谤别蝉别苍迟别谤:听Natana J. DeLong-Bas
This presentation covers major themes in Islam, including the role of the Qur'an and the Prophet Muhammad, the 5 Pillars, and common beliefs and scriptural ties between Islam and Christianity. Specific attention is given to the status of Jesus and where Muslims and Christians agree and disagree. 聽We also address issues of contemporary concern, including the status of women, Islamic law, jihad鈥攚hat it is and isn't鈥攁nd interfaith dialogue and relations.聽
Sponsored by the School of Theology and Ministry
Natana J. DeLong-Bas聽is editor-in-chief,聽The Oxford Encyclopedia of Islam and Women,聽and Boston College associate professor of the practice of theology.聽 She is the author of聽Islam: A Living Faith聽(Anselm Academic, 2018).