Religious communities and faith-inspired organizations around the globe play an important role in the world's most pressing development issues. These resources examine how these actors and groups offer aid on the front lines of crises and shape and influence their societies in fundamental ways that must be understood to implement effective development policies and practices.
April 17, 2026
Global Denominationalism and the Formation of a World System of Religions (Video)
Duration: 1 hours 26 minutes
April 7, 2026
CFR and Berkley Center Webinar: The Future of Strategic Religious Engagement in U.S. Foreign Policy (Video)
Duration: 1 hours 17 minutes
February 20, 2026
Democracy and the Culture of Encounter (Video)
Duration: 1 hours 17 minutes
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. EDT Online
May 28, 2026
Article April 18, 2026
Article April 4, 2026
Discover the firsthand experiences of faith leaders, activists, and peacebuilding practitioners working on issues ranging from development and education to conflict resolution and foreign policy.
For over a decade, Berkley Center scholars and students have been conducting interviews with individuals working at the intersection of religion and world affairs. These discussions offer unique insights into the inner workings of a wide spectrum of professions touched by religion with interviewees ranging from the highest levels of leadership of international organizations to on-the-ground practitioners. Explore individual interviews here or follow links to our interview collections below:
