MMWU Syllabus - Course 3 - Radical Evangelism to Muslims · 2020. 2. 6. · Course 3 Syllabus RADICAL EVANGELISM TO MUSLIMS 2 UNIT CREDITS PROFESSOR Dr. JAY SMITH Brethren in Christ

RADICAL EVANGELISM TO MUSLIMS

SYLLABUS

MISSION MUSLIM WORLD UNIVERSITY CHRISTIAN MINISTRY TO MUSLIMS AND ISLAMIC STUDIES


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Course 3 Syllabus RADICAL EVANGELISM TO MUSLIMS

2 UNIT CREDITS 
PROFESSOR 

Dr. JAY SMITH
Brethren in Christ World Mission
(Missionary, Debater, Apologist/Polemicist)

Jay Smith earned his M.Div from Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary, his Th.M in Missiology from Fuller Theological Seminary and a Ph.D at the Bible College of Victoria, Australia. Jay has been a missionary with the Brethren in Christ World Mission since 1983 working in evangelism with Muslims in England, France, and Senegal. Jay is considered to be one of the top Christian apologists to Muslims in the world, and has been involved in over 100 formal debates with Muslims and scholars.

Jay conducts conferences with i2 Ministries around the world to introduce the Mission Muslim World University training program to national movements. 

COURSE DESCRIPTION
"Radical" means to go back to the root. In Islam this means to go back to the 7th Century violence of Muhammad, Allah and the early Muslim conquests. In Christianity, however, it means to be devoted followers of Jesus, Paul and the first century churches great commission.

Radical Evangelism to Muslims means to love Muslims enough, to be a faithful witness to the gospel to them in our modern day. Christian apologist Jay Smith communicates the reality of resurgent Islam and it's impact on the Church's witness to the Muslim world. This course attempts to equip Christians with tools to answer the most pressing questions of our day.

TOPICS: 
The God of the Bible vs. Allah of the Qur’an?
Frequently Asked Questions by Muslims
Problems with the Qur’an
The Five Pillars & Six Articles of Faith
Jihad in Islam
The Khilafa (Islamic State) vs. the kingdom of God
Why Christians Convert to Islam
 Mission Methods Among Muslims

The events of September 11, 2001 changed world history. They also changed the dynamic between the world’s two largest competing religious world-views: Christianity and Islam. In the weeks and months following the attacks in the United States on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, Islam experienced its largest period of growth in history and this religion, once obscure to Western minds, became something of a curiosity. Many in the U.S. and elsewhere began asking questions: What is Islam? What does it teach? What attracts people to Islam? Is Islam simply another version or flavor of the other two monotheistic faiths, Judaism and Christianity? Among those in the church, the questions took on a more somber tone: How do we answer the arguments against Christian beliefs raised by Islam? How can we reach Muslims with the Gospel message? How can I move beyond the fear of talking with a Muslim? What can I say to a Muslim to expose Islam for the lie that it is?

COURSE OBJECTIVES

Upon the completion of the course the student will be able to

1. Articulate the five pillars of Islam and describe their significance to a Muslims.

2. Describe each of the six major beliefs in Islam and demonstrate how each influences the worldview of Muslims.

3. Provide a reasonable and winning apologetic of important Christian doctrines while also offering a logical, loving, and sound critique of such Islamic concepts as:
 - Allah
 - Inimitability of the Qur’an
 - Prophethood of Muhammad 
 - Khilafah

4. Become familiar with what practical approaches work or do not work in Muslim evangelism and how to form one’s own personal evangelism method.

5. Discuss the different methodologies employed by missionaries who deploy to foreign nations as Muslim evangelists and the benefits or risks of each.

6. Effectively share the gospel with a Muslim by using stories common to both the Bible and Qur’an as a starting point for a dialog that can lead to a discussion about sin, salvation, and Jesus.


REQUIRED READING: 

1. Radical Evangelism to Muslims Course Book 2016, Dr. Jay Smith, Samuel Zwemer


2. The Qur'an, Translated by Abdullah Yusuf Ali, Wordsworth Editions Ltd; 5th edition (April 5, 2001)
(or other english translation of the Qur'an found online|i.e. https://quranyusufali.com/1/)


3. History of Qur'anic Textual Variants, Dr. Joshua Lingel, University of London, School of Oriental and African Studies (PDF Provided)


4. Ul Umal Quran: An Introduction to the Sciences of the Qur’an Ahmad von Denffer (Muslim Perspective), The Islamic Foundation, 2009 (PDF provided) 


5. The Essential Trinity: New Testament Foundations and Practical Relevance. Brandon D. Crowe, Carl R. Trueman. P & R Publishing (March 31, 2017)


ASSIGNMENTS: 

1. Complete Lecture Application Questions - 
These are short concise questions that help you process the lectures and formulate key points for evangelism.


2. Problematic Verses in the Qur'an Tract 
As you read through the Qur'an you'll be be looking for verses that are problematic historically, morally, and philosophically.  You will compile and turn in a list of at least 20 problematic verses from the Qur'an in a handout/tract format.  This should be a resource you an use when talking to Muslims in the future.   
3.  Debate Transcript Paper
Write a word-for-word theoretical debate between you and a Muslim over whether or not the Qur'an in the word of God.  You should write a 750 word opening statement from the Muslim Perspective and then a 750

https://quranyusufali.com/1/

word opening statement from a Christian perspective.  You should then have a series of short Muslim and Christian rebuttals.  Write at least 5 rebuttals from the Christian Perspective and 5 rebuttals from the Muslim Perspective.  The theoretical debate should finish with 400- 500 word closing remarks from both Muslim and Christian Perspective. The entire paper should be be around 3000 words and must be thoroughly footnoted throughout. 

FORMATTING: 
Margins. Use 8½ x 11-inch paper with 1-inch margins.


Font. Use Times New Roman 12-point font for all text with the exception of footnotes, which should be 10-point font.


Indents. The standard indent is ½ inch. This applies to the opening line of every paragraph, indents in footnotes, and block quotations. 


Spacing. Double-space all text except for block quotations and footnotes.


Heading. Do not use a cover page. In the top left-hand corner of the page please place your name, the name of the class, the due date of the assignment and the assignment title on successive lines. Leave a space between the heading and your opening paragraph.


Example: Ryan James


Radical Evangelism to Muslims 


September 12, 2019 


Debate Transcript 


Quotes. For quotations of four lines or less, simply use quotation marks. For quotations of five or more lines, use block formatting. (In block formatting the quotation should be single-spaced and indented ½ inch, with a space preceding and following the quotation.)


Reference and Bibliography Formatting Style Guide. MMWU follows the style guide created by Kate L. Turabian: A Manual for Writers of Research Papers, Theses, and Dissertations: Chicago Style for Students and Researchers (7th edition). Please refer to Turabian’s Manual when formatting your references and bibliography. An overview of her style guide can be found in the online “Turabian Quick Guide” (http://www.press.uchicago.edu/ books/turabian/turabian_citationguide.html).


Scripture citations. For scripture, use a simple in-text parenthetical citation. Example: “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven” (Matt. 5:3). Do not include the Bible in your bibliography. Footnotes. For all references or quotations outside of scripture, footnotes are required. Use Times New Roman 10-point font for all footnotes. Example: “Footnotes must be placed, or at least must begin, on the page where they are referred to … Each footnote must begin on a new line, indented the same amount as paragraphs in the text. Footnotes are usually single-spaced, with a blank line between notes.”1 


Bibliography. If you use footnotes, you must include a bibliography listing all references. Use a separate page for your bibliography. Center, bold and capitalize the title “BIBLIOGRAPHY” at the top of the page. Number all bibliographic entries and order them alphabetically. For information on how to format entries, consult the “Turabian Quick Guide.”


 1 Kate L. Turabian, A Manual for Writers of Term Papers, Theses, and Dissertations, 6th ed. (Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 1996), 254-5.

4.  Create a new discussion post (or respond to a peer's comment) for each assigned reading posted using the RISE model. QUOTE - ELEVATE - SUGGEST - INQUIRE - REFLECT

STUDENT COMMENT EXAMPLE: 

(Quote)
"The simple answer is that God's control was always with them in their writings, such that the Bible is nothing more than "The Word of God in the words of men" (McDowell 1990:176). This means that God utilized the culture and conventions of his penman's milieu, a milieu that God controls in His sovereign providence. Thus history must be treated as history, poetry as poetry, hyperbole and metaphor as hyperbole and metaphor, generalization and approximation as what they are, and so forth. Differences between literary conventions in Bible times and in ours must also be observed: Since, for instance, nonchronological narration and imprecise citation were conventional and acceptable and violated no expectations in those days, we must not regard these things as faults when we find them in Bible writers"
- P. 211, 101 Cleared up Contradictions, Radical Evangelims to Muslims Course Book. Smith, Jay

(Reflect) I agree with this quote about the inspiration of scripture because it makes the mode of revelation a partnership between God and man and I think that accurately portrays the way the God of the Bible acted throughout the biblical narrative. 
 (Inquire) I wonder if Jay has considered Ben Warfield’s approach to inerrancy by starting with the evidence that the Bible as a historical document, rather than with the presupposition that it is inspired and coming to the conclusion the only responsible explanation for the Bible is that it has a divine origin.  
(Suggest) I would also suggest that Jay include actual examples from scripture for the various literary genres.
(Elevate) I would love to see Jay include a more extensive historical argument for inspiration using the prophecies of Jesus fulfilled in the Old testament and a table outlining the major ones and where they are fulfilled in the new testament.

5. Submit Five Evangelism Reports: (Including): 

1. Where did you go to share the gospel? 2. How did you approach the person? How did the Holy Spirit lead you? 3.  What questions did you ask? 4. What questions did they ask? 5. Did you present the gospel? 6. What content from this course was helpful during your conversation? 7. How long did your conversation last 8. Will you have a second meeting? When? 9. How would you grade how you did in the conversation (1-10)?   10. In your opinion how far/near was the person from coming to Christ after your conversation

(1-10)?


COURSE LAYOUT 


WELCOME AND ORIENTATION 
Course Syllabus 
Introduction to Required Reading 
Introduction to the WISE Global App (Lecture) 

Chapter 1 
Introduction to Muslim Evangelism (Video Lecture) - Dr. Jay Smith
Lecture Application 
Course Book Reading (Pages 71-119) 
Read Qur'an Suras 1-2 

Chapter 2
Understanding Islam's Beliefs & Practices (Video Lecture) - Dr. Jay Smith 
Lecture Application 
Course Book Reading (Pages 137-152) 
Read Qur'an Suras 3-5 

Chapter 3 
Islam & Christianity Compared - Hermeneutical Key (Video Lecture) - Dr. Jay Smith
Lecture Application 
Read Qur'an Suras 6-9 
Read Pages 17-48: The Essential Trinity: New Testament Foundations and Practical Relevance 

Chapter 4
Muhammad - A Christian Critique (Video Lecture) - Dr. Jay Smith
Lecture Application 
Course Book Reading (Pages 153-179) 
Read Qur'an Suras 10-20

Chapter 5
The Bible - A Christian Apologetic (Video Lecture) - Dr. Jay Smith 
Lecture Application 
Course Book Reading (210-254; 289) 
Read Qur'an Suras 21-35

Chapter 6
Confident Christianity In Seven Areas vs Islam (Video Lecture) - Dr. Jay Smith 
Lecture Application 
Read Qur'an Suras 36-50 

Chapter 7
Khilafah vs Kingdom of God (Video Lecture) - Dr. Jay Smith 
Lecture Application 
Course Book Reading (120-136) 
Read Qur'an Suras 51-65

Chapter 8
Which is the Religion of Peace, Islam or Christianity (Video Lecture) - Dr. Jay Smith 
Lecture Application 
Read Qur'an Suras 66-80 
Read pages 85-123: The Essential Trinity: New Testament Foundations and Practical Relevance 



Chapter 9
Frequently Asked Questions (Video Lecture) - Dr. Jay Smith 
Lecture Application 
Read Qur'an Suras 81-90 
Read pages 124-149: The Essential Trinity: New Testament Foundations and Practical Relevance 

Chapter 10 
The Attraction of Islam (Video Lecture) - Dr. Jay Smith 
Lecture Application 
Course Book Reading (180-211)
Read Qur'an Suras 91-98
Read pages 151-172: The Essential Trinity: New Testament Foundations and Practical Relevance 

Chapter 11
Missiological Methologies Post 9-11 (Video Lecture) - Dr. Jay Smith
Lecture Application 
Review the Qur'an Index in your course book
Read Qur'an Suras 99-107 
Read pages 173-217: The Essential Trinity: New Testament Foundations and Practical Relevance

Chapter 12.1 
Qur'anic Corrections Part 1 (Video Lecture) - Dr. Jay Smith
Lecture Application 
Qur'anic Corrections Part 2 (Video Lecture) - Dr. Jay Smith
Lecture Application 
Qur'anic Corrections Part 3 (Video Lecture) - Dr. Jay Smith 
Lecture Application 
Qur'anic Corrections Part 4 (Video Lecture) - Dr. Jay Smith
Lecture Application 
Qur'anic Corrections Part 5 (Video Lecture) - Dr. Jay Smith
Lecture Application 
Qur'anic Corrections Part 6 (Video Lecture) - Dr. Jay Smith
Lecture Application 
Qur'anic Corrections Part 6 (Video Lecture) - Dr. Jay Smith
Lecture Application 
Qur'anic Corrections Part 7 (Video Lecture) - Dr. Jay Smith
Lecture Application 
Qur'anic Corrections Part 8 (Video Lecture) - Dr. Jay Smith
Lecture Application 
Qur'anic Corrections Part 8 (Video Lecture) - Dr. Jay Smith
Lecture Application 
Qur'anic Corrections Part 9 (Video Lecture) - Dr. Jay Smith
Lecture Application 
Read: Summary Booklet of Daniel Alan Brubaker's "Corrections in Early Qurʾān Manuscripts: Twenty Examples" 

Chapter 12.2
Dr. Jay Smith vs. Dr. Shabir Ally - Bible vs. Qur'an Debate (Video Lecture) 
Read: History of Qur'anic Textual Variants Dr. Joshua Lingel 
Jay Smith vs. Adnan Rashid - Speaker's Corner Debates (Video Lecture) 
Read: Ul Umal Quran: An Introduction to the Sciences of the Qur’an Ahmad von Denffer 
 (Muslim Perspective) 
Read Qur'an Suras 108-114








Chapter 13
Historical Critique - Biography of Muhammad is too old (Video Lecture) - Dr. Jay Smith
Lecture Application 
Historians Doubt How Islam Began (Video Lecture) - Dr. Jay Smith
Lecture Application 
Islamic Geography and the Problem with Mecca (Video Lecture) - Dr. Jay Smith
Lecture Application 
Critique of the Age of Mecca (Video Lecture) - Dr. Jay Smith
Lecture Application 
The Early Mosques Don't Face Mecca (Video Lecture) - Dr. Jay Smith
Lecture Application 

Chapter 14
Islamic Slavery (Video Lecture) - Dr. Jay Smith
Lecture Application 
Islamic Prejudice Against Blacks (Video Lecture) - Dr. Jay Smith
Lecture Application 
Black Color is Denigrated In Islam (Video Lecture) - Dr. Jay Smith
Lecture Application 
Islamic Slavery is by the Far the Worst (Video Lecture) - Dr. Jay Smith
Lecture Application 

Evangelism Reports 
Evangelism Report One 
Evangelism Report Two
Evangelism Report Three
Evangelism Report Four 
Evangelism Report Five 

Final Chapter 
Complete Assigned Reading Assessment 
Turn in Qur’an Tract 
Turn in Your Qur'an Debate Transcript 
Please report your progress in the WISE Global App

Course Completion Certificate - 2 Unit Transfer Credits - gbs.edu 
This course is self paced and upon completion students will receive a course certificate. On average you’ll need to spend 7-8 hours a week for 15 weeks to complete this course. The student must complete every element of the course content and receive completion approval on all assignments to receive the course completion certificate. Here is a breakdown of the expected time commitment per type of work.

Lectures                                                                 22 Hours
Lecture Application                                                4 Hours
Assigned Reading                                                  70 Hours
Qur’an Debate Transcript Paper                             7 Hours
Qur’an Tract                                                     4 Hours
Submit RISE comments on assigned reading       3 Hours 
Evangelism Reports                                               15 Hours 

Total                                                                     125 Hours