Muslim students in British schools and universities are joining with their Christian and Jewish peers to learn from the scriptures of all their faiths.

A project originally designed for scholars of scriptural texts, the course has been adapted for use in schools and universities by the Three Faiths Forum.

The ‘Tools for Trialogue’ programme aims to find points of contact between the three major monotheistic religions as well as acknowledging their differences by studying the Koran, Torah, and Bible.

The course, piloted in schools and youth groups in Bethnal Green, London, is now taking place at the London School of Economics, City University, and the School of Oriental and African Studies.

Karsten van Sander, education officer for the Three Faiths Forum, who runs the course in Camden, said scriptural reasoning of the different sacred texts creates an understanding of what all faiths have in common, but also “the differences that make us unique in our three faiths.”

The Three Faiths Forum, founded in 1997, aims to promote harmony between Christians, Muslims, and Jews.

The course examines the scriptures in the light of issues such as of human rights, family, and modesty and clothing.

Nazli Ali, from the forum said: “As a Muslim living in Britain, it’s vital to engage with the community, to give back to the community and to try to make a better future. This is a way to build bridges from the top down to the grass roots by working on our commonalities.”