Completing the course will give the candidates the following learning outcome, sectioned into knowledge, skills and general competence:

Knowledge

The student

•has advanced knowledge of the historical development of selected Christian and Muslim communities in Africa and the Middle East

• has a deep understanding of ethical, theoretical and methodological questions related to the study of religious groups and in particular religious minorities

• has advanced knowledge of possible outcomes of religious encounters, both in terms of conflicts and coexistense

• has advanced knowledge of theories related to interreligious dialogue

Skills

The student

• can analyze and relate critically to different sources of information within the field of religious conflicts and religious coexistence

• can analyze existing theories and interpretations within the field of interreligious relations and work independently and in groups with theoretical and practical approaches towards interreligious dialogue

• is able to carry out an independent research project within the field of Christian-Muslim relations under supervision and in accordance with current research ethical conventions

General Competence

The student

• can analyze relevant professional and research ethical questions related studies of religious communities

• is able to transfer the knowledge and skills from the field of religious dialogue to other professional areas and research fields

• is able to engage in interreligious dialoge both with a theoretical and with a practical approach

Course description

Christian-Muslim relations in Africa and the Middle East

MATRS5230