We are not the only people in the UK trying to improve understanding between Christians and Muslims; All around the world there are groups whose aims include this.
Here are a few websites of groups and institutions which you may find useful. All should open in a new window.
About Islam and Muslims
- The Muslim Educational Trust – Muslim-run UK organisation whose website includes some details of festivals etc. They also publish leaflets such as “Islam – a brief guide” – available to read at MCSCI.
- Encountering the World of Islam – Useful US-based website which presents a Christian’s introduction to Islam, and produces a 12-session course for Christians to study.
- Christian Muslim Forum - Established in 2006 by the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Christian Muslim Forum brings together Muslims and Christians from a variety of denominations and traditions to work together for the common good.
"We do not underestimate the privilege of getting to know one another across religious and other boundaries, especially in uncertain times. Being honest about our distinctive beliefs, and the experiences which lie behind our public positions, leads to greater trust. It boosts our ability to work together, to affirm what we have in common and to recognise our differences." CFM also offers some good resources.
Christian witness to Muslims
- Global Connections (website under development) – Website resourcing witness/mission by Christians in various situations. Produces “Good News for Muslims” booklet- available to read at MCSCI.
- Kitab Interserve Resources – Produce literature and DVDs for Christians and Muslims, about the differences and similarities of both culture and faith. Also prints English-language Gospel of Matthew for Muslims.
- Mahabba – “Face the Facts, don’t Fuel the Fear” – a UK network of Christians determined to support one another in order to love all Muslims in their town.
- Mahabba Resources a site provided by Mahabba singposting many kinds of resources.
Resources for Muslims about Christianity
- Kitab Interserve Resources – Produce literature and DVDs for Christians and Muslims, about the differences and similarities of both culture and faith. Also prints English-language Gospel of Matthew for Muslims.
- Jesus-Islam – Website aimed at giving “Serious Answers to Sincere Questions” which Muslims have about Christianity, Jesus (Isa) and Christians.
Academic Institutions
- Nazarene Theological College – MCSCI’s base in Didsbury, South Manchester.
- Oxford Centre for Muslim-Christian Studies – Aiming to see Muslim-Christian relationships transformed through academic study, and following Jesus’ example.
- Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies – Promoting an informed understanding of Islam
- Woolf Institute – Cambridge University’s centre for study of relations between Jews, Christians and Muslims.