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Melbourne School of Theology

Dr Bernie Power

Islam and Christian-Muslim Relations Lecturer

Meet Bernie

Bernie’s area of expertise is in the comparative study of Islam and Christianity. He lectures on the life of Muhammad, the Qur’an, the Hadith, Apologetics, and Christian Ministry in Islamic contexts.

Bernie grew up in Sydney. He has lived and taught in Australia and the UK and various countries in Asia and the Middle East. In his spare time Bernie enjoys reading, bike riding and bushwalking.

Degrees

  • Doctor of Theology (Early Islamic texts) – Melbourne School of Theology
  • Master of Arts in Theology (Hons) – Ridley College, University of Melbourne
  • Bachelor of Theology (Hons) – Bible College of Victoria
  • Certificate in TEFL – Trinity College, Retford, UK
  • Diploma of Education – Sydney Teachers College
  • Bachelor of Science – University of Sydney

Affiliations

Selected Publications

A Volf in Sheikh’s clothing?’ How Allah: A Christian Response may deceive both Christians and Muslims ALLAH: A Christian Response

Islam and Christianity on the Edge: Talking Points in Christian-Muslim Relations into the 21st Century

The role of dreams and visions in the apostolate to Muslims and its application in cross-cultural ministry

The Challenge of Child marriage in Islam

Islam and Christianity on the Edge: Talking Points in Christian-Muslim Relations Into the 21st Century

Challenging Islamic Traditions: Searching Questions about the Hadith from a Christian Perspective

Engaging Islamic Traditions: Using the Hadith in Christian Ministry to Muslims

Understanding Jesus and Muhammad: what the ancient texts say about them

Presentations

UNITS TAUGHT BY Bernie 

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Contact Bernie 

You can get in touch with Bernie by emailing mst@mst.edu.au or calling 03 9881 7800, we’d love to hear from you.

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