Abrahamic Religions

Explore the shared histories, theological developments, and key differences between Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. This subcategory focuses on the monotheistic traditions originating from the Middle East.

10 courses

Analyzing Religious Conversion: Reading Historical and Literary Narratives

Learn how to critically read, analyze, and interpret historical and literary accounts of religious conversion across different cultures and eras.

Sacred Paths: Biblical Stories for Personal Reflection

Explore key biblical narratives to uncover timeless wisdom, enrich your personal reflection, and understand the cultural impact of these sacred texts.

Jesus in the Abrahamic Faiths: Comparative Perspectives

Explore how Jesus is understood across Judaism, Christianity, and Islam to build a foundational understanding of comparative theology and historical-critical analysis.

Introduction to Biblical Hamartiology: The Theology of Sin

Understand the theological doctrine of sin through clear text-based explanations of complex biblical passages and historical-cultural context.

Biblical Survey: Understanding the Old and New Testaments

Acquire a comprehensive historical and theological understanding of the entire Bible, from Genesis to Revelation, designed specifically for beginner students of scripture.

Foundations of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam: History, Texts, and Ethics

Gain a clear, objective understanding of the shared origins, sacred texts, core practices, and modern ethical applications of the three major Abrahamic religions.

Early Judaism and Christianity: The Historical Parting of the Ways

Trace the historical separation of early Christianity from its Jewish roots and understand the complex social and theological factors that shaped both traditions.

Foundations of Abrahamic Religions: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam in Comparative Perspective

A scholarly introduction to the shared histories, sacred texts, theological developments, and key distinctions among the three major monotheistic traditions of the Middle East.

Studying Abrahamic Traditions: A Textual and Analytical Workbook

Primary-source reading guides, comparative analysis templates, and structured close-reading exercises for developing genuine analytical skill in the study of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.

Abrahamic Traditions in Contemporary Context: Dialogue, Conflict, and Ongoing Scholarship

For students with foundational knowledge — engaging interreligious dialogue, current scholarly debates, and the complex place of the Abrahamic traditions in contemporary global society.