Religion and Peace

Discussion

This subtheme invites you to read conceptual and analytical material on the theological understanding of conflict and peace. You may explore Biblical understanding of peace as shalom and relevant diaconal practices which can be sought for making sustainable changes with communities and wider context.

Resources

  • EN Peace Building for Faith-Based Development Organisations (PDF – 2.1 MB)This thesis produced in the University of Coventry which has a special research unit on peace issues researches diverse faith approaches to peacebuilding.
  • EN Anabaptist Witness (PDF – 4.5 MB)This edition explores peacebuilding from a Mennonite and Anabaptist tradition (historic peace churches). There are theological reflections and stories of engagement in conflicts in different world regions.
  • EN Theological Framework: Peacebuilding (PDF – 297 KB)This short book was prepared for workers in the development agency Tear Fund for their workers and partners involved in peacebuilding. It outlines a theological approach to peacebuilding which is aimed at supporting practitioners in the field.
  • EN Neglected Voices – Peace in the Old Testament (PDF – 797 KB)This book gives an overview of the understanding of peace to be found in the Hebrew Bible and shows how the ancient texts give a foundation for peace.
  • EN Bible Study Manual on Conflict Transformation (PDF – 409 KB)This Handbook gives introductory material and guidance for conducting Bible Studies on aspects of conflict transformation
  • EN Populism, Sustainability and Economics, CEC Anniversary Peace Conference (PDF – 436 KB)This short paper links the concept of conviviality to the questions of political economy and peace. It was prepared for a conference to mark the 100th Anniversary of the Treaty of Versailles. This Handbook gives introductory material and guidance for conducting Bible Studies on aspects of conflict transformation.