Zwemer Center

Vivienne Stacey Lectures: Christians and Muslims Believe in One God

In this Lecture, Vivienne Stacey explores the shared beliefs of Muslims and Christians regarding one God – similarities and differences. These lectures were given at Columbia International University in partnership with the Zwemer Center for Muslim Studies. The Zwemer Center was founded in 1979 and exists to offer comprehensive courses on Islam, facilitate research, foster dialogues, offer seminars, conduct training, and provide resources for effective witness and ministry among Muslims. We also have a course study guide for these lectures that you might find helpful.

Vivienne Stacey Lectures: Muslim Women in the Hadith

In this Lecture, Vivienne Stacey explores how the Hadith (Muslim traditions) addresses Muslim women in Islamic traditions. These lectures were given at Columbia International University in partnership with the Zwemer Center for Muslim Studies. The Zwemer Center was founded in 1979 and exists to offer comprehensive courses on Islam, facilitate research, foster dialogues, offer seminars, conduct training, and provide resources for effective witness and ministry among Muslims. We also have a course study guide for these lectures that you might find helpful.

The two books referenced in this lecture are:
Inside the Community: Understanding Muslims through their Traditions by Phil Parshall
Women in the Qur’an, Traditions, and Interpretations by Barbara Stowasser

For more by Phil Parshall, consider taking his course, Approaches to Muslim Evangelism on Pathwright.

Vivienne Stacey Lectures: Mary in the Quran and the Bible

In this lecture, Vivienne Stacey explores Mary in the Quran. The mother of Jesus plays a prominent role in both Islam and Christianity. There are common areas of belief for Muslims and Christians regarding Mary as well as some differences which are addressed in this lecture. This lecture was delivered at Columbia International University (CIU) in partnership with the Zwemer Center for Muslim Studies. We also have a course study guide that you might find helpful.

Vivienne Stacey Lectures: Divorce, Inheritance, and Singleness in the Qur’an

In this lecture, Vivienne Stacey explores the quranic teaching on the topics of divorce, inheritance, and singleness. These lectures were given at Columbia International University in partnership with the Zwemer Center for Muslim Studies. The Zwemer Center was founded in 1979 and exists to offer comprehensive courses on Islam, facilitate research, foster dialogues, offer seminars, conduct training, and provide resources for effective witness and ministry among Muslims. We also have a course study guide for these lectures that you might find helpful.

Vivienne Stacey Lectures: What Does the Quran Say About Women Pt. 2

Vivienne Stacey discusses the Quran and Muslim teachings on women and the impact of these teachings in modern society. This lecture was delivered at Columbia International University (CIU). We also have a course study guide that you might find helpful. This is the second part of two lectures given on the topic of Quranic Teachings about Women.

Vivienne Stacey Lectures: What Does The Quran Say About Women? Pt. 1

Vivienne Stacey discusses the Quran and Muslim teachings on women and the impact of these teachings in modern society. This lecture was delivered at Columbia International University (CIU). We also have a course study guide that you might find helpful.

Vivienne Stacey Lectures: Muslim Women in Society

Vivienne Stacey shares the importance of understanding society’s sociological impact on the lives of Muslim women. Muslims are incredibly diverse and so are the societies in which they reside. We should avoid overgeneralizing or minimizing the impact that Islam has on societies as well as the impact societies have on Islam. This lecture was delivered at Columbia International University (CIU). For more information on Vivienne Stacey or more resources for Muslim ministry, visit the Zwemer Center for Muslim Studies at CIU.