Special Issue Introduction: Religion and Democratic TheoryOpen Access

Ahlhaus, Svenja; Al Nassre, Iman

Research article (journal) | Peer reviewed

Abstract

In this introduction to the Special Issue “Religion and Democratic Theory,” we sketch how political theory can contribute to understanding contemporary political challenges in the context of religion and democracy. We outline the contributions to this Special Issue in terms of their main claims.

Details about the publication

JournalDemocratic Theory
Volume13
Issue2
Page range167-174
StatusPublished
Release year2026
Language in which the publication is writtenEnglish
Keywordsdemocratic theory; instrumentalization of religion; political theory; religion; religious reestablishment; rising authoritarianism

Authors from the University of Münster

Ahlhaus, Svenja
Al Nassre, Iman