Mission towards Muslims: a middle way.

Abstract

Lee Sui Ting.

Thesis (M.Div.)--Chinese University of Hong Kong, 2010.

Includes bibliographical references (leaves 81-85).

Abstracts in English and Chinese.

Abstract of Thesis entitled --- p.i

Acknowledgments --- p.iii

Introduction --- p.3

Chapter Chapter1 --- The Root of Muslim-Christian Conflict and Overview of the Contemporary Situation --- p.4

Chapter 1.1 --- Scriptural Reasoning between the Bible and the Qur'an --- p.4

Chapter 1.1.1 --- The Bible and Qur'an --- p.4

Chapter 1.1.2 --- How do Muslims Read the Bible --- p.7

Chapter 1.2 --- Historical Background of their Complex Relationship --- p.10

Chapter 1.2.1 --- The Emergence of Islam --- p.10

Chapter 1.2.2 --- The Muslims Expansion from the 8th Century --- p.11

Chapter 1.2.3 --- Traumatized Relationship --- p.12

Chapter 1.3 --- Overview of the Situation in the 21st Century --- p.14

Chapter 1.3.1 --- Europe --- p.14

Chapter 1.3.2 --- Asia --- p.16

Chapter 1.3.3 --- Africa --- p.17

Chapter Chapter2 --- Survey of Different Christian Mission Approaches to Muslim --- p.20

Chapter 2.1 --- Introduction --- p.20

Chapter 2.2 --- Christian-Muslim Interfaith Dialogue: The World Council of Churches --- p.21

Chapter 2.2.1 --- Starting Point --- p.22

Chapter 2.2.2 --- Theological Background: Ecumenical Considerations on Christian-Muslim Dialogue --- p.24

Chapter 2.2.3 --- Aim of Inter-Faith Dialogue with Muslims --- p.27

Chapter 2.2.4 --- The WCC's Achievements --- p.28

Chapter 2.2.5 --- Limitations --- p.30

Chapter 2.3 --- To Make Disciples of Every Nation: The Lausanne Movement --- p.32

Chapter 2.3.1 --- Starting Point --- p.32

Chapter 2.3.2 --- Theology Behind: Uniqueness and Universality of the Redemptive Christ --- p.33

Chapter 2.3.3 --- Aim --- p.34

Chapter 2.3.4 --- The Lausanne Movement's Achievements --- p.35

Chapter 2.3.5 --- Limitations --- p.37

Chapter 2.4 --- Conclusion --- p.37

Chapter Chapter3 --- A Case Study: The Love and Peace Society --- p.39

Chapter 3.1 --- Introduction --- p.39

Chapter 3.2 --- Background Information --- p.40

Chapter 3.2.1 --- Muslim Population in Hong Kong --- p.40

Chapter 3.2.2 --- Islamic Centres and Muslim Organizations --- p.41

Chapter 3.3 --- The Love And Peace Society (LAPS) --- p.42

Chapter 3.3.1 --- The Starting Point --- p.42

Chapter 3.3.2 --- Mission Statement and Missiological Approach --- p.44

Chapter 3.3.2.1 --- Friendship Evangelism --- p.45

Chapter 3.3.2.2 --- Ministry of Seed Sowing --- p.46

Chapter 3.3.2.3 --- Conviction rather than Conversion --- p.47

Chapter 3.3.3 --- Praxis --- p.48

Chapter 3.3.4 --- Partnerships --- p.51

Chapter 3.4 --- Theological Evaluation --- p.54

Chapter 3.4.1 --- "Mission as ""Who They Are""" --- p.55

Chapter 3.4.2 --- The Mid-Way --- p.58

Chapter 3.4.3 --- Acceptance and Receptivity of Muslims --- p.60

Chapter 3.5 --- Conclusion --- p.63

Chapter Chapter4 --- Mission in another Sense --- p.65

Chapter 4.1 --- Corresponding Theology --- p.65

Chapter 4.1.1 --- Deadlock of Theology of Religions --- p.65

Chapter 4.1.2 --- Comparative Theology as the Leading Theological Reflection --- p.67

Chapter 4.2 --- Knowing Muslims --- p.68

Chapter 4.2.1 --- The Prophethood of Jesus Christ --- p.69

Chapter 4.2.2 --- The Divine Imperative: Da'wa --- p.70

Chapter 4.2.3 --- Theo -Centric: Human Surrender --- p.71

Chapter 4.3 --- Rethinking the Problematic Traditional Beliefs --- p.72

Chapter 4.3.1 --- Supremacy of Christianity --- p.72

Chapter 4.3.2 --- Dialogue as Betrayal of Christ and Hindering the Authentic Biblical Mission ？ --- p.74

Chapter 4.3.3 --- Conversion as Mission Accomplished? --- p.75

Chapter 4.4 --- Mission in Context: Conversion in Another Sense --- p.76

Chapter 4.4.1 --- Mission towards Muslims as well as to Ourselves --- p.77

Chapter 4.4.2 --- Conversion of Our Entire Self: the Openness to be Converted --- p.78

Conclusion --- p.80

Bibliography --- p.81