Scholar · Speaker · Educator
A Christian scholar of Islam.
I help churches, denominations, and Christian institutions understand Islam with intellectual honesty, confident faith, and mercy.
About Chris
Scholar of Islam and Arabic.
I help churches, denominations, and Christian institutions learn about Islam and make informed decisions about it in their cities, states, and nation.
A lot of Christians and Muslims simply do not know how to engage one another. Careful study and real relationships give us a fuller knowledge of individuals, communities, and lived faith.
I have spent the last decade traveling, teaching, and engaging with Muslims so that Christians can make informed decisions in their private and public lives. A full view of the complexity of Islamic traditions helps us move forward despite deep differences.
- Ph.D. and M.A. in Arabic, UCLA
- Fulbright Scholar from 2021 to 2023
- B.A. in Theological Studies
Speaking & training
Preparing Christian leaders to engage Muslims in the spirit of Christ.
I provide seminars and training for church staffs, denominational leaders, seminaries, and Christian institutions.
The aim is to help Christian organizations think clearly about Islam and act faithfully toward Muslims. American churches increasingly meet Muslims as neighbors and engage Muslims in public life.
Staff seminars · Leadership briefings · Denominational training · Workshops · Seminary lectures
Training for churches and Christian leadersTraining topics
Sessions can be shaped around the questions facing your church or institution.
Shariah 101
A practical introduction to shariah, its sources, who interprets it, and how Muslims understand and practice it.
Muslims in America
Who American Muslims are, how communities and institutions differ, and what Christian leaders should know.
Islam and public policy
The legal and policy questions that arise around Islam in schools, workplaces, and public institutions.
Preparing churches to engage Muslims
Training for church staff on common questions, local relationships, mosque visits, and faithful Christian witness.
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