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Episode 28: Communicating the Gospel to Muslims with Religious Rites

Vivienne Stacey discusses how to communicate the Gospel with Muslims through religious rites. Muslims are often more concerned about what Christians do than what they believe. They will often have questions regarding Christian rites and practices which are a great opportunity to share the Gospel. This lecture focuses on the rites associated with Islamic death and burial rites.These lectures were given at Columbia International University in partnership with the Zwemer Center for Muslim Studies. The Zwemer Center was founded in 1979 and exists to offer comprehensive courses on Islam, facilitate research, foster dialogues, offer seminars, conduct training, and provide resources for effective witness and ministry among Muslims. We also have a course study guide for these lectures that you might find helpful.

Episode 27: Christmas, Lent and Easter to Share the Gospel with Muslims

Vivienne Stacey discusses how Muslims will often have questions regarding Christian festivals like Christmas, Lent and Easter. These religious holidays can be great opportunities to communicate the Gospel as both Muslims and Christians value religious celebrations. There can be an overlap between Islamic and Christian holidays. These lectures were given at Columbia International University in partnership with the Zwemer Center for Muslim Studies. The Zwemer Center was founded in 1979 and exists to offer comprehensive courses on Islam, facilitate research, foster dialogues, offer seminars, conduct training, and provide resources for effective witness and ministry among Muslims. We also have a course study guide for these lectures that you might find helpful.

Episode 26: Communicating the Gospel Through Muslim Festivals (Pt. 2)

Vivienne Stacey discusses how Muslims will often have questions regarding Christian rituals, festivals, and rites of passage because these are meaningful events in Islamic theology. These practices can be great opportunities to communicate the Gospel as both Muslims and Christians value both beliefs and practices.  There can be an overlap between Islamic and Christian practices. In addition, Islamic rituals, festivals, and rites of passage often include Muslim women.These lectures were given at Columbia International University in partnership with the Zwemer Center for Muslim Studies. The Zwemer Center was founded in 1979 and exists to offer comprehensive courses on Islam, facilitate research, foster dialogues, offer seminars, conduct training, and provide resources for effective witness and ministry among Muslims. We also have a course study guide for these lectures that you might find helpful.

Episode 25: Communicating the Gospel Through Muslim Rituals, Festivals and Rites of Passage (Pt. 1)

Vivienne Stacey discusses how Muslims will often have questions regarding Christian rituals, festivals, and rites of passage because these are meaningful events in Islamic theology. These practices can be great opportunities to communicate the Gospel as both Muslims and Christians value both beliefs and practices.  There can be an overlap between Islamic and Christian practices. In addition, Islamic rituals, festivals, and rites of passage often include Muslim women. These lectures were given at Columbia International University in partnership with the Zwemer Center for Muslim Studies. The Zwemer Center was founded in 1979 and exists to offer comprehensive courses on Islam, facilitate research, foster dialogues, offer seminars, conduct training, and provide resources for effective witness and ministry among Muslims. We also have a course study guide for these lectures that you might find helpful.

Episode 24: Creative Ways to Share the Gospel with Muslims

In this Lecture, Vivienne Stacey discusses the value of using stories, poetry, and songs to share the Gospel with Muslims. Sometimes it isn't the Gospel message that is rejected but rather the form by which we communicate it. These lectures were given at Columbia International University in partnership with the Zwemer Center for Muslim Studies. The Zwemer Center was founded in 1979 and exists to offer comprehensive courses on Islam, facilitate research, foster dialogues, offer seminars, conduct training, and provide resources for effective witness and ministry among Muslims. We also have a course study guide for these lectures that you might find helpful.

Episode 23: Using Islamic Terminology to Communicate the Gospel

In this lecture, Vivienne Stacey discusses the importance of learning local languages and the value of using Muslim phrases and Islamic terms in building meaningful relationships. These lectures were given at Columbia International University in partnership with the Zwemer Center for Muslim Studies. The Zwemer Center was founded in 1979 and exists to offer comprehensive courses on Islam, facilitate research, foster dialogues, offer seminars, conduct training, and provide resources for effective witness and ministry among Muslims. We also have a course study guide for these lectures that you might find helpful.

Episode 22: Relating, Understanding and Communicating with Muslims

In this lecture, Vivienne Stacey discusses the importance of winning the person rather than the argument with Muslims. She reminds us of the importance of not only receiving the gospel by faith but also sharing the gospel by faith. These lectures were given at Columbia International University in partnership with the Zwemer Center for Muslim Studies. The Zwemer Center was founded in 1979 and exists to offer comprehensive courses on Islam, facilitate research, foster dialogues, offer seminars, conduct training, and provide resources for effective witness and ministry among Muslims. We also have a course study guide for these lectures that you might find helpful.

Episode 21: The Veneration of Muhammad

In this lecture, Vivienne Stacey discusses how many Muslims tend to venerate Muhammad. This may include the celebration of his birthday and imitating him as the best of God's creation. The veneration of Muhammad is often a unifying practice for Muslims and may even be continued for some Muslims who become Christians. These lectures were given at Columbia International University in partnership with the Zwemer Center for Muslim Studies. The Zwemer Center was founded in 1979 and exists to offer comprehensive courses on Islam, facilitate research, foster dialogues, offer seminars, conduct training, and provide resources for effective witness and ministry among Muslims. We also have a course study guide for these lectures that you might find helpful.

Episode 20: Vivienne Stacey Lectures: Muslim Women & Folk Islam (black magic, evil eye, charms & amulets)

In this lecture, Vivienne Stacey discusses how Muslim women deal with the supernatural, the occult, and power encounters in folk Islam. This session addresses the issues of black magic, charms, amulets, the evil eye, illness, healing, dreams, visions, and prayer. These lectures were given at Columbia International University in partnership with the Zwemer Center for Muslim Studies. The Zwemer Center was founded in 1979 and exists to offer comprehensive courses on Islam, facilitate research, foster dialogues, offer seminars, conduct training, and provide resources for effective witness and ministry among Muslims. We also have a course study guide for these lectures that you might find helpful.

Episode 19: Vivienne Stacey Lectures: Muslim Women & Folk Islam (Relics and Exorcism) Pt. 2

In this lecture, Vivienne Stacey continues discussing how Muslim women deal with the supernatural, the occult, and power encounters in folk Islam. The issues of relics and exorcism are addressed in this 2nd part of the Folk Islam lectures. These lectures were given at Columbia International University in partnership with the Zwemer Center for Muslim Studies. The Zwemer Center was founded in 1979 and exists to offer comprehensive courses on Islam, facilitate research, foster dialogues, offer seminars, conduct training, and provide resources for effective witness and ministry among Muslims. We also have a course study guide for these lectures that you might find helpful.