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islamic
studies track
at gordon-conwell
theological seminary
Course Requirements
In addition to the core M.A. requirements,
eight courses in this concentration are chosen from the following:
All of the following:
AP/WM 647 Introduction to Islam
WM 648 Church Planting in Muslim Contexts
WM 628 Christian Approaches to Islam
AP/WM 747 Critical Issues in the Christian
Mission to Muslims
One of the following:
WM 601 The World Mission of the Church
TH/WM 602 Theology of Mission
One of the following:
WM 603 History of Missions
CH/WM 610 Advance of the Church in the
Non-Western World
One of the following:
WM 722 Applied Anthropology for Missions
AP 602 Cultural Apologetics
One of the following:
WM 725 The Theology of Islam and its
Implications for Ministry to Muslims
WM 726 Ministry to Folk Muslims
WM or EV Elective
“The chance to work in the Muslim
community near Gordon-Conwell
compelled me to study here—where I
could learn in the classroom and apply it
in the coffee shop, mosque, or family
home all in the same week.”
- current GCTS student
for more information
on our missions degrees
and programs contact the
admissions office at:
Gordon-Conwell
Theological Seminary
130 Essex Street
South Hamilton, MA 01982
www.gordonconwell.edu/admissions
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Phone 978-646-4037
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Master of Arts
in World Missions and
Evangelism
with a Concentration in
Islamic Studies
Dr. Paul Martindale
MAME Islamic Studies Track
In order to work with Muslims, Christians must
first understand their point of view. The MAME
Islamic Studies track provides an in-depth understanding of the worldview, theology and culture
of Muslims. We are then better prepared to
communicate our point of view into their frame
of reference.
Purpose of the Track
To train Christians in developing a biblical understanding and response to Islam and provide a
solid foundation for effective witness and ministry
with Muslims.
Dr. Paul Martindale is
Lecturer in Islamic Studies at
Gordon-Conwell Theological
Seminary, as well as Islamicist
and the Director of Training
for Arab World Ministries.
He has 25 years of ministry experience working with Muslims and was a successful churchplanter. Dr. Martindale has been teaching at
GCTS since 2007 and designed the Islamic
Studies Track for the MAME degree. He has a
D.Min. in Missions and Cross-Cultural Studies
from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary.
Objectives of the Track
Upon completion of the program each student will:
• Understand the major cross-cultural, theological, and spiritual challenges Westerners face when
relating to Muslims.
Dr. Martindale also trains churches in
North America to develop effective ministries to
Muslims in their communities. He has published
articles on dialogue with Muslims, ministry to
Diaspora Muslims, and Muslim evangelism.
• Understand the worldview and ethos of Islam
• Know how to respond to the assumptions behind Muslim objections to Biblical Christianity
• Be able to compare and contrast the Islamic faith with Biblical Christianity
• Understand the best approaches to ministry
with Muslims
• Have a comprehensive understanding of the
ministry and spiritual dynamics in Islamic contexts
• Know how to respond lovingly to Muslims by speaking into their framework of understanding
• Be able to evaluate both historical as well as all contemporary approaches to ministry with Muslims from a Biblical and missiological viewpoint
• Have a vision for reaching Muslims with the gospel in a Biblical and effective way
At Gordon-Conwell we value the integration of ministry
skills with a solid foundation in Biblical theology.
“During my time at Gordon-Conwell,
numerous opportunities became available for me to put what I was learning
into action through discovering and
ministering to women within the
Muslim community in Boston. I found
that my courses on the theology of
Islam and ministry to Muslims were
truly invaluable in preparing me for
this mission field in my own backyard.” - MAR. grad ‘09