Interfaith Dialogue and Cooperation
1. The role of interfaith dialogue in promoting peace and understanding
2. Building bridges between different religious communities
3. The impact of interfaith cooperation on community development

Peacebuilding and Conflict Resolution
1. Religious perspectives on conflict resolution and peacebuilding
2. The role of faith-based organizations in peacebuilding efforts
3. Nonviolent resistance and direct action in religious contexts

Religious Teachings and Peace
1. Exploring the teachings of different religions on peace and nonviolence
2. The concept of "just peace" in religious traditions
3. The relationship between religious beliefs and attitudes towards peace

Case Studies and Examples
1. The role of religious leaders in promoting peace in conflict zones
2. Faith-based initiatives for peacebuilding in specific contexts (e.g., Rwanda, Northern Ireland)
3. The impact of religious extremism on peace efforts

Theoretical and Philosophical Perspectives
1. The concept of "peace" in different religious traditions
2. The relationship between religion, morality, and peace
3. Critiques of religious approaches to peacebuilding

Contemporary Issues and Challenges
1. The role of religion in addressing global challenges (e.g., climate change, poverty)
2. The impact of globalization on religious communities and peacebuilding efforts
3. The challenges of promoting peace in multicultural and multireligious societies

These topics can serve as a starting point for research, discussion, or further exploration.

 

Potential Topics

- Faith-inspired nonviolent resistance and direct action
- Pacifism in theory or practice
- Studies of nonviolent religious figures
- Conscientious objection to military service
- Militarism, memory, and remembrance
- Faith-inspired disarmament and demilitarization
- Peace in worship and sacred texts
- Just war or just peace theory and its critics
- War, peace, and the environment
- Coexistence in religiously pluralistic societies
- Indigenous peace perspectives
- Religion, peace, and intersectionality

To find more calls for papers, consider searching online academic platforms, joining relevant academic groups, or following organizations focused on religious studies and peace. Some key resources include:

- Peace and Justice Studies Association: Offers conferences, research, and publications on peace and justice.
- American Academy of Religion: Provides conferences, publications, and resources for scholars of religion.
- Wesley House: Hosts conferences and events on faith and public life, including the Revitalizing Peace Theologies Conference