A symposium dedicated to clarity, scriptural truth, and charitable inquiry.
CROSS exists to illuminate classical Christian doctrine and respectfully examine Islamic theology through verifiable manuscript evidence, sound exegetical methods, and constructive academic dialogue.
Bridging the gap between academic research and everyday belief.
In an era marked by rapid assumptions and surface-level polemics, meaningful inter-religious inquiry requires patient scholarship. CROSS was established by Christian theologians and comparative religion researchers to address common misconceptions about the Christian faith while thoroughly examining Islamic texts.
Our contributors bring decades of pastoral service, manuscript linguistics, and historical research to produce content that is rigorous yet readable for everyday seekers and students of scripture.
An evidence-first framework grounded in primary sources.
Every comparative article published through our symposium undergoes structured editorial review. We analyze original biblical manuscripts in Greek and Hebrew alongside classical Islamic commentaries, Hadith collections, and Quranic exegesis.
We reject polemical caricatures. By presenting both worldviews in their authentic doctrinal frameworks, we ensure discussions remain intellectually honest and spiritually beneficial.
Guiding Principles
The Three Pillars of Our Symposium
We uphold historic Christian orthodoxy through rigorous exegesis, patristic scholarship, and fidelity to biblical truth without compromise.
We engage primary Islamic texts and theological traditions with academic honesty, fair citation, and thorough comparative analysis.
Truth spoken without love falls short. We cultivate respectful dialogue that honors individuals while bringing clarity to critical distinctions.
Examine our doctrinal foundation and editorial guidelines
Read the full statement of faith, research criteria, and academic peer-review policies.
Scholarly Guidance from Distinguished Theologians & Academics
Our editorial board and academic contributors unite rigorous doctrinal scholarship, historic textual analysis, and charitable clarity to address complex inter-religious questions.
St. Jude Theological Institute
Expert in classical Christian theology with over twenty years of pastoral leadership and textual analysis in early ecumenical councils.
Center for Classical Scriptural Studies
Specializing in Quranic philology, classical Arabic codices, and respectful comparative inquiries into Abrahamic theological foundations.
Augustine Institute of Historical Inquiry
Renowned author and church historian evaluating manuscript preservation across Greco-Roman antiquity and the Byzantine era.
Tyndale Academic Fellowship
Focuses on Pauline epistles, Septuagint textual traditions, and foundational covenants in early Judaeo-Christian contexts.
Symposium for Classical Ethics
Investigates classical philosophical proofs, the problem of divine revelation, and reasoned charity in interfaith polemics.
Levantine Heritage Research Forum
Researches Syro-Aramaic contexts of early monotheistic scriptures, emphasizing rigorous translation analysis and historical setting.
Interested in contributing academic research?
CROSS welcomes rigorous, peer-reviewed monographs and scriptural comparative treatises adhering to historical-theological methodology.