Globalization and Pluralism

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

José Casanova

Senior Fellow
Professor Emeritus

Jocelyne Cesari

Senior Fellow

David Hollenbach

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

Project Spotlight

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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

December 12, 2024

The Geopolitics of Religion and Culture in Asia (Video)

Duration: 1 hours 4 minutes

November 26, 2024

The New Governance of Religious Diversity (Video)

Duration: 57 minutes

October 22, 2024

Internal Debates Among Contemporary Churches about Religious Freedom and Human Rights (Video)

Duration: 1 hours 19 minutes

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Events

An aerial photo of Federal Territory Mosque Masjid Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur Malaysia

Dec
12

2024

The Geopolitics of Religion and Culture in Asia

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. EST Online

Nov
26

2024

The New Governance of Religious Diversity

Oct
21

2024

Religion and Human Rights from the UDHR to Dignitatis Humanae

Sep
23

2024

Religious Pluralism: Theologies and Practices

May
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2024

Global Catholicism and Religious Pluralism

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Publications

Article January 23, 2024

Jesuit Contributions to Global Connectivity and Global Consciousness in the Early Modern Era

This book chapter by José Casanova examines the external and internal opportunity structures which made it possible for members of a Catholic missionary order such as the Society of Jesus to play the role of cartographers, global ethnographers, natural scientists, translators, general educators, and prominent cultural brokers between East and West and North and South in the first globalization.

Other Publications

Book December 1, 2023

Asian Pacific Catholicism and Globalization: Historical Perspectives and Contemporary Challenges

Book June 1, 2022

Theology Without Borders: Essays in Honor of Peter C. Phan

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Blog Posts

February 25, 2025

A Special Partnership: The Aga Khan and James D. Wolfensohn

Katherine Marshall reflects on the legacy of the late Prince Karim, Aga Khan IV's work on interfaith issues and interreligious dialogue and his partnership with James D. Wolfensohn.

February 24, 2022

Jocelyne Cesari Offers New View of Religion and Nationalism, World Affairs in Latest Book

Jocelyne Cesari offers a new view of religion and nationalism in her latest book, "We God’s People: Christianity, Islam and Hinduism in the World of Nations" (Cambridge University Press, December 2021), which explores the politicization of religion in China, India, Russia, Syria, and Turkey.

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September 9, 2021

Religion, Peace, and World Affairs: Reflections on the Legacy of September 11

What lessons on faith engagement in issues of global concern have emerged in the 20 years since the September 11 attacks? How have the September 11 attacks impacted scholarly and policy engagement on religiously linked issues?

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