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The protestant \u201cInstitute of Islamic Studies\u201d is a network of scholars in Islamic studies and is carried out by the Evangelical Alliance in Germany, Austria and Switzerland.<\/p>\n
Churches, the political arena, and society at large are provided foundational information relating to the topic of \u2018Islam\u2019 through research and the presentation thereof via publications, adult education seminars, and democratic political discourse.<\/p>\n
As far as our work is concerned, the focus is primarily on Islam in Europe, the global development of Islamic theology and of Islamic fundamentalism, as well as a respectful and issue-related meeting of Christians and Muslims. In the process, misunderstandings about Islam and Muslims can be cleared up, and problematic developments in Islamic fundamentalism and political Islam are explained. Through our work we want to contribute to engaging Muslims in an informed and fair manner.<\/p>\n
The Institute of Islamic Studies thoroughly defends the democratic principles of tolerance and diversity of opinion and rejects every form of extremism, xenophobia, racism as well as defamation and violence against ethnic, social, or religious minorities. The employees and board members are committed to the Christian view of mankind, which respects every individual\u2019s dignity and for that reason advocates mutual respect, fairness, human rights, thoroughgoing freedom of religion and freedom of thought as well as cultural diversity.<\/p>\n