Policymakers

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Policymakers

Religion intersects with policy decisions in myriad and often unexpected ways. The Berkley Center provides expertise in several topic areas and regions which you can explore below, and we also offer case studies and policy briefs to illustrate the religious dimensions of key global challenges and offer policy recommendations.

Explore our Topics

Catholic Church and the World

Ethics and International Affairs

Globalization and Pluralism

Intercultural and Interreligious Dialogue

Law and Religion

Migration and Refugees

Political Theology

Religion and Development

Religion and World Politics

Religion in American Public Life

Religion, Arts, and Culture

Religious Freedom

Explore our Regions

Latin America and Caribbean

Middle East and North Africa

South and Central Asia

Policy Briefs

Policy Brief August 31, 2017

Guatemala: Religion and Policy Intertwined

The brief draws from the report "Faith and Development in Focus: Guatemala" to provide an overview of Guatemala's religious communities and highlights the contributions of faith-inspired development.

Other Policy Briefs

Policy Brief August 31, 2017

Kenya’s Complex and Vibrant Religious Landscape: Features and Prospects

Policy Brief May 21, 2016

Faith and Tuberculosis: Experience and Opportunity in Nigeria

Policy Brief June 18, 2013

Health in Africa and Faith Communities: What Do We Need to Know?

Explore All Policy Briefs

Videos

April 24, 2018

The Future of Political Islam: Trends and Prospects

Duration: 1 hours 37 minutes

March 22, 2018

Religious Intolerance and America’s Image and Policies Abroad

Duration: 1 hours 37 minutes

February 27, 2017

How to Take Religion Seriously in World Politics: Can Religious Studies Help?

Duration: 1 hours 16 minutes