Centre for Muslim-Christian Studies

11/06/2026

Join our public lecture today, Thurs 11 June, 17:30-19:00 - Living with Conflict: Muslim and Christian Communities in the Contemporary Middle East. The current conflict in the Middle East has global ramifications. But how is it affecting local faith communities in the region? Two prominent analysts of the region (based in Oxford) will go beyond the headlines to explore the effects on Muslim and Christian communities in the Middle East.
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09/06/2026

There's still time to register for this afternoon's seminar
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Tues 9 June, 14:30-16:00, online.

Part of a series of seminars on Signs of the Times: Christians, Muslims and the Apocalypse Speaker on 9 June: Syed Farooq (Doctoral Student, Rice University,…

01/06/2026

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Don't miss the next seminar - tomorrow, Tues 2 June 14:30-16:00 BST, online only - in our Summer series on Signs of the Times: Christians, Muslims and the Apocalypse.

Part of a series of seminars on Signs of the Times: Christians, Muslims and the Apocalypse Speaker on 2 June: Professor Matthew Taylor (Visiting Scholar,…

22/05/2026

Martin Whittingham spoke recently at the British Association of Islamic Studies conference. He presented on Muhammad Abduh and Rashid Rida on the Bible. Rida organised the Arabic translation of the so-called Gospel of Barnabas, and you can find resources on the Gospel of Barnabas in our updated starter bibliography at:
https://www.cmcsoxford.org.uk/resources/starter-bibliographies/gospel-of-barnabas

A selected introductory bibliography on the gospel of Barnabas.

19/05/2026

Seminar - Tues 19 May - to be given by Dr Richard McCallum (Director, CMCSO) 14:30-16:00. You are welcome to attend in person or online. Click for all the details. Register for online, just turn up in person.
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Part of a series of seminars on Signs of the Times: Christians, Muslims and the Apocalypse Speaker on 19 May: Dr Richard McCallum (Director, CMCS Oxford) THIS…

14/05/2026

You're invited to the launch organised by our parent body, the Solomon Academic Trust, of its new commentary on 1,2,3 John. Click for details and to register.
https://www.cmcsoxford.org.uk/cmcs-news/sat-launches-commentary-on-123-john

Invitation to a Solomon Academic Trust event to launch its new commentary on 1,2,3 John – 26th May 2026, 3pm (UK time).

11/05/2026

Tues 12 May, 14:30-16:00 (UK time), Dr Ida Glaser will give this seminar. This is a hybrid event and all are welcome. Click to register to attend online, or just turn up at the Song School in person. Refreshments available from 14:00 - all welcome.

Part of a series of seminars on Signs of the Times: Christians, Muslims and the Apocalypse Speaker on 12 May: Dr Ida Glaser (Director, CMCS Houston;…

05/05/2026

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📢This online seminar, Tues 5 May 14:30-16:00 (UK time), is the first in our Summer series: Signs of the Times - Christians, Muslims and the Apocalypse. Click to register.

Part of a series of seminars on Signs of the Times: Christians, Muslims and the Apocalypse Speaker on 5 May: Dr Brandon M Hurlbert (Teaching Fellow in Hebrew…

04/05/2026

There's still time to apply for the Oxford Muslim-Christian Summer School - the deadline has been extended and applications are open up to the end of Monday 18 May. There are 3 places left and we are trying to ensure a balance of faiths and genders. Click for details and to apply. https://www.cmcsoxford.org.uk/studying/summer-courses-details

The Oxford Muslim-Christian Summer School is a residential week of shared study between Muslims and Christians, designed to provide religious literacy to the next generation of Muslim and Christian leaders.

30/04/2026

CMCSO does not normally issue statements in response to current affairs. However, yesterday our director, Richard McCallum, was at St George’s House, Windsor, as part of the Senior Faith Leadership Programme which includes members of the Jewish, Muslim and Christian communities, when news of the attack in Golders Green came through. Click to read their statement:

CMCSO does not normally issue statements in response to current affairs. However, yesterday our director, Dr Richard McCallum, was at St George’s House, Windsor, as part of the Senior Faith Leadership Programme which includes members of the Jewish, Muslim and Christian communities, when news of th...