Religion, Peace and Development

This research theme focuses on two broad and complex themes: peace and development. We subscribe to the notion that sustainable peace and security are the prerequisites of sustainable development.In the twenty-first century, religion has become an important factor in development and international peace and security. Policy-makers and academics increasingly recognise religion as a factor in both local and regional conflicts and their resolution and transformation. In addition, humanitarianism and development have emerged as influential sites for the mediation of transnational relations between people, communities and organisations across the world. While religion has been fundamental in structuring peacebuilding, humanitarianism, and development, it is often overlooked in the predominantly secular frames that shape public policy. Religion is therefore an important issue, one that remains both under-theorised within the social sciences and humanities, and un(der)addressed in policy and practice. This research them aims to deepen our knowledge on how religion is mobilised in conflict and violence, and, peacebuilding and development

Researchers associated to this research theme: Dr Brenda Bartelink and Dr Joram Tarusarira