Israel and Palestine – two names for broadly-speaking the same piece of land – and an area which has been a place of contention and tension for different people groups for several millennia. In the first of out “Hot Topics” forum meetings, we invite you to come, discover, learn, offer and share experience about this subject.
Join Dr Dwight Swanson (co-Director, MCSCI) as he reflects on a recent trip to the Middle East.
Ishmael and Hagar – characters who are barely footnotes in the history of Christianity, but feature prominently in the origin stories of Islam.
Join Dr Shabbir Akhtar (Research Fellow, Oxford Centre for Muslim-Christian Studies) for an evening of comparison, discussion and education.
The history of relations between Christians and Muslims often has been an unhappy one. Muslims are about 5% of the population of Britain, so engagement between them is one the key issues facing society. How can two missionary faiths co-exist in positive and creative ways?
Join Rev Canon Phil Rawlings (co-Director, MCSCI) as he leads discussions.
There are many parts of the world where Christians live as a minority in a largely Muslim context. Hear first-hand how this has an impact, and discuss what some of the implications are.
Join Rt Rev Irfan Jamil (Bishop of Lahore) for an evening of comparison, discussion and education.
With so many of the displaced people of the world being Muslim, or from a Muslim background, how do Western “Christian” cultures need to accommodate this when dealing with issues of refugees and Asylum Seekers? Jane Graystone of “City of Sanctuary” leads this month’s seminar.
What is the role of women in Islam? Is that role changing today? Join us for an evening of discussion led by author Qaisra Shahraz.