Summer 2009 Courses in Muslim Studies
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The Zwemer Center For Muslim Studies in the Seminary and School of Missions of Columbia International University offers courses to help you understand Islam and Muslims for field worker candidates, workers on home leave, professional tentmakers in an Islamic country, pastors serving where there is a growing number of Muslims, and students sensing God's call to work among Muslim people groups.
Current course offerings for Summer 2009 (credit/seminar):
Current course offerings for Summer 2009 (credit/seminar):
- ICS/MIS 5020 Islam through Christian and Muslim Eyes, June 29- July 3;
- ICS/MIS 6013 The Spirit World of Islam, July 6-10;
- ICS/MIS 6071 Approaches to Muslims, July 13-17;
Courses through Distance Learning (can be taken "any time" from home):
- ICS/MIS 5020 Islam through Christian and Muslim Eyes;
- ICS/MIS 6051 Understanding Muslim Women.
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