Special Issue of "Religion, Peace, and Conflict Resolution"
As has been the case throughout history, religion plays a significant role in both establishing social peace and exacerbating conflicts in today's world. Religious teachings and values have the potential to strengthen the foundations of communication, reconciliation, and tolerance among different cultures and societies. However, historical and contemporary examples also demonstrate that religion can sometimes become a source or a fuel for conflicts. Therefore, the contribution of religion to peace and its role in conflict resolution is an important area of research that should be examined from an interdisciplinary perspective.
This special issue, to be published in English, will explore the role of religion in peacebuilding, conflict resolution, and reconciliation processes, both theoretically and practically. Discussions are encouraged across a wide spectrum, from historical experiences to contemporary global challenges, and from religious traditions to modern methods of conflict resolution.
Submission Dates: December 1, 2025 – February 01, 2026
Publication Date: May 15, 2026
Please note the following submission requirements:
- Only English-language manuscripts will be accepted.
- Authors must strictly adhere to the journal’s writing guidelines, citation style, and publication principles. Manuscripts not conforming to these requirements will be returned without entering the peer-review process.
- At least one of the authors must hold a doctoral degree. For articles derived from a thesis, the student should be listed as the first author and the supervisor as the second author.
- Submitted manuscripts must be in line with the aim and scope of the journal. Only original, unpublished works that are not under review elsewhere and approved by all authors will be considered for evaluation.
- Manuscripts must be prepared according to the Journal of Eskişehir Osmangazi University Faculty of Theology template. Articles not formatted in accordance with the template will be returned to the author without being included in the review process.
- All manuscripts will undergo a double-blind peer review process in accordance with the journal’s reviewing and evaluation principles. The evaluation process will be carried out in line with the journal’s standard ethical principles and publication policies.
- For inquiries or questions, please contact the editorial team at ilahiyatdergi@ogu.edu.tr
Dr. Durali KARACAN
Special Issue Editor
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