Islam

The Major World Religions course on Islam at The Remnant Bible Academy offers a rigorous academic inquiry into the origins, theological structure, and global expansion of the Islamic faith. This curriculum examines the historical emergence of Islam in the 7th-century Arabian Peninsula, tracing its development from the revelations of Muhammad to its current status as the world’s second-largest religion.

• Course Focus: This study provides a deep-dive analysis of Islamic monotheism (Tawhid) and the religion’s comprehensive legal and ethical framework. It explores the theological implications of final prophethood, the five pillars of practice, and the integration of the Quran as the literal, uncreated word of God.

• Key Topics: Scholars will engage in a critical review of the Quran and the Hadith (prophetic traditions), investigate the historical schism between Sunni and Shia branches, and analyze the development of Sharia (Islamic law) and its application throughout various caliphates and modern nation-states.

• Learning Outcomes: Students will be able to synthesize complex Islamic doctrines—such as the nature of submission, the role of the Ummah, and eschatological views—evaluate Islam’s profound impact on global science, philosophy, and geopolitics, and conduct a comparative theological critique between the Islamic worldview and the Biblical perspective on the person, work, and divinity of Jesus Christ.

Beyond the historical and doctrinal survey, the course challenges students to evaluate the contemporary diversity within the Muslim world, ranging from Sufi mysticism to modern reform movements. By examining the tension between traditionalist interpretations and the pressures of globalization, learners gain a nuanced understanding of the cultural and political complexities facing modern Islam. This academic journey concludes with a final synthesis that addresses the Christian Gospel in relation to the Islamic concept of the “Straight Path,” providing a unique platform for high-level theological discourse and cultural apologetics.