Building Respect, Seeking Truth
The Center for Muslim & Christian Studies, Houston
Building Respect Seeking Truth
Join our Learning Community
IN PERSON
Thru the summer: Tea and Texts
Thursdays 6.30 p.m.
Meet for a cup of tea before an informal study of topics from the Qur'an and the Bible, and then dinner.
email office@cmcshouston for details
ONLINE
Time to apply for our Fall courses
History of Muslim-Christian Dialogue 2
Tuesdays September 9th - November 25th 8:00-10:00 am
Wednesdays September 10th - November 26th 8:00-10:00 am
Biblical Interpretation in Islamic Context
Saturdays Sept 13th - Oct 4th and Nov 1st-22nd 8:00-10:00 am
Start-any-time:
Research and Writing for Muslim-Christian Studies
You can do this start-any-time course at your own pace. It is free of charge and includes the compulsory pre-requisite for students who wish to gain CMCS Houston credit for other courses.
CMCS Houston Certificate in Muslim & Christian Studies
Students who have satisfactorily completed at least one of our online classes for credit are eligible to enroll for our 'Certificate in Muslim & Christian Studies'. This is a graduate-level certificate which requires at least 15 credit hours from CMCS Houston or from our collaborating institutions.
NEWS!!!!
Advice
CMCS Houston has a new International Academic Advisory Board - a group of scholars who have agreed to review and advise on our academic activities - a screen shot from our first meeting is on the left.
The Gospels in Islamic Context: Form and Function
This NEW BOOK, edited by Dr Ida Glaser with Drs Georgina Jardim and Shirin Shafaie, is due out on September 30th. You can download the 'Preview' and read the introductory chapter by Dr Ida Glaser here.
Blog
Look out for posts from Dr David Coffey on his new blog 'Coffey and Texts'. These are occasional reflections on the passages studied in our 'Tea and Texts' meetings.
A Short Read
Ida Glaser's
'Love Language: lessons from the Bible and the Qur'an',
part of the 'Hate Speech: crisis and conversation' research project at the University of Houston.
Kaduna Group CMCS Students’ Retreat
On June 13, 2025, our Kaduna Group gathered for an enriching retreat that brought together 24 students from diverse backgrounds, both past and present. This event was a remarkable opportunity for reflection, discussion, and planning, focusing on the impact of our courses and the future of interfaith dialogue.
And . . .
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Drs Motaz al-Thaher, David Coffey and Ida Glaser visiting online students in Kaduna, Nigeria, February 2024.
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Religious studies should be dialogues not monologues. You need to enroll with others in discussions and dialogue, and the CMCS courses provide this. They include a very special combination of people from different religious backgrounds and cultures, who enrich the discussion and help [in] gaining knowledge and opening eyes to new perspectives. Moreover, the follow-up from the lecturers gives you the chance to develop your skills personally.
Motaz Al-Thaher, CMCS online course coordinator
Now more than ever our world needs understanding among peoples and nations that is grounded in honesty, transparency, and communication.
President Robert Sloan, Houston Christian University