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Globalization and Pluralism

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Contrary to predictions of an increasingly secular world, in many ways the world has become more religious. These resources consider this phenomenon, asking how globalization intersects with the resurgence of public religion. Special attention is given to Catholicism and the Jesuits and how these institutions have shaped and responded to globalization and an increasingly pluralistic world.

Our Experts

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José Casanova

Senior Fellow
Professor Emeritus

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Jocelyne Cesari

Senior Fellow

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David Hollenbach

Senior Fellow
Walsh School of Foreign Service and Department of Theology and Religious Studies

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Globalization, Religions, and the Secular

The Globalization, Religions, and the Secular project brought together leading scholars across disciplines to explore different dimensions of globalization and the resurgence of public religion across states, regions, and religious communities.

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Videos

April 17, 2026

Global Denominationalism and the Formation of a World System of Religions (Video)

Duration: 1 hours 26 minutes

April 29, 2025

Judaism and Pluralism in the Context of Global Diversity (Video)

Duration: 1 hours 5 minutes

December 12, 2024

The Geopolitics of Religion and Culture in Asia (Video)

Duration: 1 hours 4 minutes

Publications

Article November 21, 2025

Privileged Christianity and Covenantal Pluralism in England

This article by Senior Fellow Judd Birdsall in The Review of Faith and International Affairs utilizes England as a primary case study to explore the dynamics of "covenantal pluralism"—a framework for navigating profound religious diversity through mutual respect and shared principles

Blog Posts

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