ITW142  IMITATION OF CHRIST: IN CHRISTIAN- MUSLIM ENCOUNTERS (A.Y. 2025/2026)

Objectives: To recognize the new departures in Christian-Muslim dialogue in the documents of the Vatican Council II and the magisterium; The life and mission of the scholars and practitioners of Christian-Muslim Dialogue in the light of the teaching of the Church. To familiarize one with the life and mission of a few pioneers in Christian-Muslim Dialogue and to learn and appreciate their contribution to the mission of Dialogue between Christians and Muslims.

Learning Outcomes: 1. The course will enable students to meet with fellow Muslims without any difficulty for collaborative work.

2. The course will enable students to develop a theological vision for Christian-Muslim relations in their native countries upon returning after their studies.

Contents:

1. Introduction to relevant documents to Christian-Muslim Relation.

2. Introducing Christians imitating Christ in their relationship with Muslims: St. Charles de Foucauld and a few missionaries among

Muslims in our times.

Metodology: The workshop includes class room presentation by the lecturer, reading days and class room presentation by students.

Means of evaluation : Presentation for 15 minutes on a chosen topic. A short assignment (2000 words).

Information

  • Semester: 1° Semestre
  • ECTS: 2

Teachers

Joseph Victor EDWIN
Joseph Victor EDWIN

Lesson schedule/Room

Semester Day From To Room Floor Building Notes
1° Semestre Mercoledì 8.30 9.15 F103 1 Frascara 22, 24 e 31/10
1° Semestre Mercoledì 9.30 10.15 F103 1 Frascara 22, 24 e 31/10
1° Semestre Mercoledì 10.30 11.15 F103 1 Frascara 22, 24 e 31/10
1° Semestre Mercoledì 11.30 12.15 F103 1 Frascara 22, 24 e 31/10
1° Semestre Venerdì 10.30 11.15 F103 1 Frascara 22, 24 e 31/10
1° Semestre Venerdì 11.30 12.15 F103 1 Frascara 22, 24 e 31/10
1° Semestre Venerdì 15.00 15.45 F103 1 Frascara 22, 24 e 31/10
1° Semestre Venerdì 16.00 16.45 F103 1 Frascara 22, 24 e 31/10

Bibliography

  • A. Bongiovanni – V. Edwin (ed.), A Call to Dialogue: Christians in dialogue with Muslims, Aracne, Rome 2021; M. Borrmans , Guidelines for Dialogue between Christians and Muslims , New York: Paulist Press, 1990; C.W. Troll – C. Hewer (ed.), Christian Lives Given to the Study of Islam, New York: Fordham University Press, 2012 ; J.M. Gaudeul , Encounters & Clashes: Islam and Christianity in History , 2 vols. Rome:Pontificio Istituto di Studi Arabi e d’Islamistica (P.I.S.A.I), 2000.

Calls

Date Hours Room Exam From Letter To Letter Note
Jan 28, 2026 MATTINA 9 T300 Verbal A Z