Islamic fundamentalism in Pakistan : its implications for conversion to Christianity / By Warren Fredrick Larson. [print]

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Columbia International University Faculty Author

Thesis Fuller Theological Seminary 1996.

PennsylvaniaRT ONE The Research Issue Distinctive of Islamic Fundamentalism in Comparative Perspective Select Founding Fathers of Muslim Fundamentalism

PennsylvaniaRT TWO Review of the Literature Factors Shaping Muslim Fundamentalism

Part Three Islamic Fundamentalism in Pakistan Roots of the Movement Stalemate over statehood

PennsylvaniaRT FOUR Islamic Fundamentalism and Conversion in Pakistan Possibilities for Conversion Problems of Conversion Conclusions and Recommendations

This dissertation examines Muslim fundamentalism in Pakistan. Due to competing theories of statehood and state law, inconsistency, instability, and conflicts in the movement, it suggests that the Islamic impulse has exacerbated ethnic strife and religious sectarianism. Moreover, it tests the theory that a desperate search for a "fool proof system" has created an environment favorable to the Christian gospel. Part of the research applies conversion theory to people in the context of Islamic fundamentalism. It enables students of missiology to understand better "Muslim mentality" and the problems of minorities who live under the shariah (Islamic Law)