We are Christian scholars specializing in seminars, graduate courses, research, training, and resourc Founded in 1979 at the U.S.
Center for World Mission, the Zwemer Institute became a major resource and training center for Christians seeking to engage Muslims with the gospel. This need was highlighted with the emergence of the Lausanne Movement and grew out of a consultation led by Dr. Don McCurry the first Zwemer Director. Multitudes of missionaries, missionaries-in-training, students, and scholars have contributed resear
02/18/2026
https://www.zwemercenter.com/guide/ramadan-and-lent-9-considerations/
Ramadan and Lent: 9 Points to Consider Ramadan and Lent have a lot in common. Especially when it comes to the teachings of the early church. Fasting for Muslims and Christians guide
02/18/2026
Lent and Ramadan start today. Check out this litany designed for Christians to pray for Muslims.
A Litany for Muslims During Ramadan The Zwemer Center at Columbia International University offers comprehensive courses, facilitates research, and fosters inter-faith dialogue in the field of Muslim-Christian Relations. Our focus on Muslim ministry started in 1979.
12/17/2025
With the increasing number of Shia Muslims coming to Christ, this new Field Guide by Warren Larson is a valuable resource for sharing the Gospel with Shia Muslims!
Who are the Shia Muslims? The Shia are 15% of the Muslim world and they are open to the gospel. This field guide will help you understand how to approach Shia Muslims.
07/15/2025
New article from Dr. Warren Larson, Senior Research Fellow and Professor, Zwemer Center for Muslim Studies at Columbia International University.
Loving the Refugee: Lesson from St. Francis of Assisi St. Francis shows us how to love the poor and the outcast of society. We can learn from Francis how to love the refugee in our midst.
03/02/2025
Check out this 30 day Ramadan prayer guide:
Ramadan Prayer Guide for Christians This thirty day Ramadan Prayer guide is provided by ReachAcross to help Christians to pray for Muslims during the month of Ramadan.
03/01/2025
As Muslims and Christians will both spend the this month fasting, check out our new Field Guide on Ramadan and Lent!
Ramadan and Lent: 9 Points to Consider Ramadan and Lent have a lot in common. Especially when it comes to the teachings of the early church. Fasting for Muslims and Christians guide
02/07/2025
Resurrection: Bible Storying for Muslims Dr. David Cashin delivered a series of lectures on chronological Bible Storying for Muslims during a CIU course. Here, Cashin presents the final lesson on chronological bible storying of Matthew 28 or any of the other resurrection passages with Muslims.
01/31/2025
Luke 23: Bible Storying for Muslims Dr. David Cashin delivered a series of lectures on chronological Bible Storying for Muslims during a CIU course. Here, Cashin presents the eighth lesson on chronological bible storying of Luke 23 with Muslims.
01/24/2025
John 8: Bible Storying for Muslims Dr. David Cashin delivered a series of lectures on chronological Bible Storying for Muslims during a CIU course. Here, Cashin presents the seventh lesson on chronological bible storying of John 8 with Muslims.
01/22/2025
A new article, an Ethnographic Study of South Carolina Mosques.
Ethnography of South Carolina Mosques An ethnography of Muslims living in America which explores the worldview and beliefs between Muslim clerics and their congregants.
01/17/2025
Mark 2: Bible Storying for Muslims Dr. David Cashin delivered a series of lectures on chronological Bible Storying for Muslims during a CIU course. Here, Cashin presents the sixth lesson on chronological bible storying of Mark 2 with Muslims.