Workshops and further study
A discussion of Christian-Muslim relations in Syria. Photo by David P. Young Faithful Living Workshops: A Handbook
Learn how to plan and lead a three-day intensive event to deepen interfaith relationships. This handbook distills the experience of many such workshops around the United States. It describes what a Faithful Living Workshop is and what it can accomplish, explains the story-telling method and its values, and provides a step-by-step guide to organizing and facilitating such an event.
Elder Philobolus of Cairo talks with M. Sada, director of the Christian Study Center in Rawalpindi. Photo by David P. Young
Occasional Papers Series
Distinctive Reformed Christian understanding, with study questions.
Muslim
views about Jesus examined by a Christian, with reflections. $0.75. Order
PDS #24391016.
A resource prepared by the Union for Reform Judaism for
Christian and Jewish congregations to use for joint study and discussion. Presbyterians
will find additional help for such a study in the Presbyterian Supplement created
as a companion piece.
Presbyterian Supplement
This is the second in this series of resources, designed
for study together by Presbyterian and Jewish congregations. This study focuses
on a number of specific ethical issues, and the basis for moral decision making
in our traditions.
This 1993 guide, created by the PC(USA) and the Union
of American Hebrew Congregations (now the Union for Reform Judaism), offers a
number of plans for congregations wanting to study or engage in a project together,
together with resources and guidelines for conversation on Middle East issues.
A resource from
the Chicago Council on Global Affairs.
Another easy-to-use study resource on why, and how, to engage with neighbors of other faiths is available from the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ).
An excellent study resource, with guidelines for an interfaith visit. This is based on the policy Statement of the National Council of Churches of Christ in the USA, Interfaith Relations and the Churches. An abbreviated bulletin insert based on this statement is also available. 
This resource is a reflection on many aspects of interfaith relations from the churches of the World Council of Churches.
This document, from the 209th General Assembly (1997), is
available with a study guide and as a stand-alone document.
Respectful Presence (document only)
Respectful Presence (with Congregational Study Guide)
Story
book from the United Methodist Church with photo cubes tells of children of different
faiths and how they celebrate their faith. Call (800) 305-9857 to order.
A statement about constructively entering into
engagement with the religious diversity of the United States, adopted by the leaders
of Religions for Peace USA.
Books
Written
by Francien
van Overbeeke-Rippen with a study guide by Kenneth and Margaret Thomas. $18.95.
Order PDS #157153072X.
Written
by R. Marston Speight. A
well-received introduction to Islam by a Christian long related to Muslims, with
an afterword and group study guide. Call (800) 889-5733 to order.
Reflection
for individual/group study on themes such as creation, salvation, and scripture,
from World Council of Churches. Call (800) 944-6190 to order. ISBN 9782825408698.
Written
by Wesley Ariarajah. Consideration
of issues that have arisen over years of WCC work in interfaith relations, viewed
personally by a long-time participant. Call (800) 944-6190 to order. ISBN 9782825413081.
Issues
in Christian-Muslim relations from a former WCC staff person. Call (800) 944-6190
to order. ISBN 9782825409701.
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