The role of the Church in the formation of Islamic studies in Andalusia

Islamic studies, how and when it was formed, are still debated among scholars. The role ofthe Christian church in the formation of Islamic studies in Andalusia. The aim of this study is to investigate the role of the Christian church, its goals and motives in the emergence of Islamic studies in Andalusia. The research method in this study is descriptive sources and analytical reference. The research method is historical and descriptive-analytical. The result of research indicate that The conquest of Andalusia marked the beginning of a new era of change in the social system of the Iberian Peninsula. relation between the Muslims and the Messiahs in the following centuries, the influence of Islamic culture and civilization on the religious and social life of Andalusian Christians raised church concern. Stopping Islam progress against Christianity puts knowledge of Islam on church agenda. With the conquest of Toledo and the emergence of the translation movement under the supervision of Priests, Islamic studies were formed.