Part 1 (2 credit hours): Hermeneutical Methodologies for Interpreting the Qur’an: From the Classical Islamic Period to the Contemporary Context

 

Spring 2025, Saturdays 3-5 p.m. Mecca time 

Course leader:  Dr Motaz Al-Thaher

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This course will be hosted by the Maqasid Insitute and will be taught in two blocks of four sessions each:​​

 

1. "Qur'anic Exegesis: Classical Approaches" 

   - Dates: January 22, February 1, 5, and 8, 2025  

 

2. "Qur'anic Exegesis: Contemporary Approaches"  

   - Dates: April 12, 19, 26, and May 3, 2025  

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Part 2 (2 credit hours):  Hermeneutical methodologies for Interpreting the Bible:  Ethics and actions

This course will be hosted by CMCS Houston in two blocks in Summer-Fall 2025, and will focus on how Christians use the Bible as a basis for deciding what they ought to do.

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Students who wish to obtain CMCS Houston credit for this course are required to complete the first four modules of our 'Research and Writing for Muslim & Christian Studies​' prior to the start of the course.   This course may be begun at any time - students are advised to begin as soon as possible.

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The course cost is $400 (or $100 per block), reduced to $150 (or $40 per block) for auditing and majority world students. 

 

CMCS Houston has full and half-scholarships available.  To apply for a scholarship, email a letter of application together with your c.v. and contact details of two referees to office@cmcshouston.org.