Understanding Islam

St Ethelburga's

Centre for Reconciliation and Peace

faith is a source of conflict... and a resource for transforming conflict

understanding islam

Accessible and authoritative training for those of any faith who want an introduction to the history, beliefs and practices of Islam.

The courses are delivered by Dr Chris Hewer. Each term begins with a basic introduction that gives an overview necessary to make the most of other courses.

"(Dr Hewer) has a deep knowledge of Islam which he communicates with clarity and obvoius sympathy to people of the West, both Muslims and non- Muslims" Shaykh Dr Zaki Baddawi

ONE DAY WORKSHOPS

Saturdays 11.00 - 5.00pm

Cost: £15 (+ £2 booking fee) Please bring your own lunch

Saturday 17 May

From Conception to the Hereafter

The life-cycle of a Muslim from conception, through birth and growing up, through marriage, divorce and family life, through the status of women, food laws, illness and medical ethics, to death, burial and the hereafter.

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Saturday 14 June

Doctor Hewer's Surgery

A day set aside for those who have done the Understanding Islam course or Islam: The Basics study day, who want the opportunity to send in or bring along particular topics or questions for discussion. Please email topics in advance to Chris Hewer.

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Saturday 4 October

Understanding Islam - The Basics

This course gives a basic introduction to Islam within the confines of six hours. Sessions normally cover: Setting the framework to understand Islam, the basic system of belief and practice, building a just society, and “themes of your choice”. This course is run three times per year at the start of every term.

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Dr Chris Hewer

Dr Chris Hewer is the St Ethelburga Fellow in Christian-Muslim Relations. Chris has a background in Christian theology, education and Islamic Studies and has worked in the field of Muslims in Britain and Christian-Muslim relations since 1986. From 1999 to 2005 worked as the Adviser on Inter-Faith Relations to the Bishop of Birmingham. He is the author of the recently published “Understanding Islam” (SCM 2006)

On-site training

Chris Hewer can run the 10-week course or one-day workshops in your community free of charge.The ideal number for a course is 12-25 and the ten sessions usually include an accompanied visit to a mosque. Courses can be delivered during the day (especially attractive for retired people or people with small children at school) or in the evenings. They last for two hours each session with a break midway for tea and coffee. The hosts gather together the people, provide the meeting place and tea/coffee for the break. Chris will deliver everything else and requires only something on which to write (flip chart, blackboard, ohp) .

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