Islam is the second largest religion in the world and the fastest growing religion in the United States.
What do we need to know about Islam?
What do we need to know about Christianity’s Relationship to Islam?
To help broaden our knowledge of Islam, the House of Hope Presbyterian is offering a number of learning opportunities in preparation for the Didier Seminar (March 6, 7, 8, 2009).
Islam: Religion and Culture Wednesdays, February 4 through March 4 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. in the Assembly Room at House of Hope.
Speaker: Professor Nabil Matar, University of Minnesota
- February 4: Historical Overview of Islam
- February 11: Understanding the Sunni/Shiite Traditions
- February 18: Reading the Quran, including the Mary and Jesus teachings
- February 25: (Ash Wednesday) No class
- March 4: The Influence of Culture and Nationality on Islamic Practices
You may attend all four of Dr. Matar’s lectures for the most thorough learning experience; however, each is a self-contained lecture, so you may also select topics of interest. House of Hope is located at 797 Summit Avenue in St. Paul. For more information, you can call the church at (651) 227-6311 or by email at hoh@hohchurch.org .
