At the Abraham Center students gain
Working knowledge of Abrahamic faith traditions
Skills for the Abrahamic world
Strategies for comparative engagement with cultural, social, political, and religious dimensions of the Abrahamic communities
Skills to develop and implement strategies for bridging differences in worldview and value systems
Abraham Center Faculty
Dr. Jeffrey Feinberg
Dr. Mark Harlan
Jewish studies
Islamic studies
Dr. Kurt Richardson Abrahamic studies
About GIAL The Graduate Institute of Applied Linguistics (GIAL) is an institution of higher education located on the International Linguistics Center campus in Dallas, Texas. GIAL offers graduate degree programs that lead to Master of Arts degrees in Applied Linguistics, Language and Culture Studies, World Arts, and Abrahamic Studies, as well as a Graduate Certificate in Islamic Studies, a Graduate Certificate in Multicultural Teamwork, an undergraduate Certificate in Applied Linguistics and a B.A. in International Service.
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Abraham Center The Graduate Institute of Applied Linguistics (GIAL) is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award baccalaureate and masters degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of the Graduate Institute of Applied Linguistics.
MA in Abrahamic Studies
Abraham Center The Abraham Center is a unique place of study for service among the Abrahamic faiths of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Faculty in the Abraham Center bring a wealth of scholarly expertise and field experience to its academic programs. The goal of the Center is to provide students and researchers with in-depth resources for understanding the Abrahamic communities of the world in their social, political, and religious dimensions.
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Current Grad Courses
Do you have a heart for the Abrahamic communities of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, but the differences between their faith systems and yours seem insurmountable? Through our MA in Abrahamic Studies (36 hr.), you will discover the histories, cultures, and beliefs of these global societies and will be equipped to serve within these communities with respect and understanding.
1. Core Components of Islam 2. Contextualization Issues among Muslim Peoples 3. Islam in the 21st Century 4. Understanding the Qur’an www.thekollel.com
Academic Programs
5. Modern Islamic Religious and Political Movements 6. Comparative Monotheism: Abrahamic faiths, their origins and interactions
Join us!
The Abraham Center’s current academic programs are:
7. Theology of Translation: Purpose and Meaning of Translated Scripture
Graduate Certificate in Islamic Studies
MA Concentration in Islamic Worldviews in Language and Culture Studies
8. Comparative Messianism: Abrahamic Perspectives on Messianic Ideas
Whether you’re passionate about the arts, cross-cultural service, or comparative Abrahamic studies, the Abraham Center at GIAL is the place for you! Visit our campus, attend a class, and talk with professors one-onone to learn more about the programs that interest you. Schedule your visit online or by phone.
MA Concentration in Arts and Islam in World Arts
9. Arabic—standard and colloquial Interested in undergrad courses? Check out our webpage!
