Christian-Muslim Encounters and Dialogues over the Centuries: The Christian-Muslim Relationship for Bringing Peace and Harmony

The historical relationship between Muslims and Christians dates back to the seventh century C.E., when Islam began to spread throughout the Middle East, Africa, and the Indian subcontinent; by the early eighth century, parts of Europe were under Muslim control. Consequently, this Special Issue seeks to understand Christian–Muslim interactions over the centuries. Recent studies of Syriac texts reveal early interactions between Christians and Muslims, the beginning of centuries of Christian–Muslim dialogues, debates, and perspectives that continue into the present day.

date: 2026-02-18 updated: 2025-12-18 deadline: 2026-08-31 organization: “MDPI, Religions” canonical_url: https://call-for-papers.sas.upenn.edu/cfp/2025/12/17/christian%E2%80%93muslim-encounters-and-dialogues-over-the-centuries-the-christian%E2%80%93muslim