Diploma in Christian-Muslim Relations
With our host partners at Domuni Universitas, the NCCMR has launched the online Diploma in Christian-Muslim Relations. The program will provide the student with the foundational knowledge of each faith and enable them to explore the dynamics and complex relations governing Christian-Muslim relations. It is taught in the English language over a period of 12 months. The diploma requires no previous training, and is highly recommended for students and professionals who look to acquire reliable knowledge in domain of Christian-Muslim relations.
The diploma is open for students from all backgrounds and disciplines who wish to learn about Christian-Muslim relations, it consists of eight courses, divided into two certificates. With the successful completion of the first four courses, the student is awarded a certificate in the Principles of Christian-Muslim Relations. A diploma is awarded upon the successful completion of all eight courses.
The teaching body is composed of distinguished scholars, university professors, and highly-experienced practitioners in the domains of interfaith engagement and Christian-Muslim Relations.
The Diploma (60 ECTS credits):
Two Certificates Program leading to a Diploma
The first certificate on “Core Concepts” (30 ECTS credits):
- Introduction to Christianity.
- Dr. Aldrin M. Peñamora Philippine Council of Evangelical Churches (PCEC) and director of the PCEC-affiliated Center for the Study of Christian-Muslim Relations.
- Introduction to Islam.
- Prof. Julkipli M. Wadi is the Dean of the University of the Philippines Diliman (UPD) Institute of Islamic Studies (IIS).
- History of Christian-Muslim Relations I.
- Dr. Wageeh Mikhail, Scholar Leaders and director of NCCMR.
- Scriptural Reasoning.
- Dr. Emad Botros, Near East School of Theology with Dr. Ghassan El Masri, Friedrich Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg, and coordinator of NCCMR.
After completing the first certificate, the student will follow a second certificate program on “Analytical and Contextual Insights” (30 ECTS credits):
- History of Christian-Muslim Relations II
- Sarah Shaltout, PhD Candidate, Middle East studies and Central Asia Center; Handsel Fellow, School of International Relations, St Andrews University.
- Analytic Philosophy.
- Dr. Bernard Matolino, School of Religion, Philosophy & Classics, University of KwaZulu-Natal.
- Philosophy of Religion.
- Dr Isaac Mutelo, Arrupe Jesuit University.
- CMR Life Experiences in Africa, Asia, and the MENA Region.
- Dr. Heba Salah, Egypt’s Dār al-ʾIftāʾ (House for Issuing Religious Edicts).
A scholarship program to support students in need is currently being prepared. More details to come soon!
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