The Zwemer Center for Muslim Studies

The Zwemer Center for Muslim Studies 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

ch, studied in seminars, and earned graduate degrees in Islamics over the years, facilitated by renowned faculty across the globe. Hundreds of churches have been equipped to understand and relate to Muslim neighbors in seminars conducted throughout North America.

Lent and Ramadan start today. Check out this litany designed for Christians to pray for Muslims.
02/18/2026

Lent and Ramadan start today. Check out this litany designed for Christians to pray for Muslims.

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.

With the increasing number of Shia Muslims coming to Christ, this new Field Guide by Warren Larson is a valuable resourc...
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!

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.

New article from Dr. Warren Larson, Senior Research Fellow and Professor, Zwemer Center for Muslim Studies at Columbia I...
07/15/2025

New article from Dr. Warren Larson, Senior Research Fellow and Professor, Zwemer Center for Muslim Studies at Columbia International University.

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.

Check out this 30 day Ramadan prayer guide:
03/02/2025

Check out this 30 day Ramadan prayer guide:

This thirty day Ramadan Prayer guide is provided by ReachAcross to help Christians to pray for Muslims during the month of Ramadan.

As Muslims and Christians will both spend the this month fasting, check out our new Field Guide on Ramadan and Lent!
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 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

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

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

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.

A new article, an Ethnographic Study of South Carolina Mosques.
01/22/2025

A new article, an Ethnographic Study 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

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.

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