We invite submissions for the SECOND issue (No. 2) of 2026!

Religion in the Global Crises of the 21st Century: Transformation of Meanings, Identities, and Social Practices

Key Areas of Inquiry:
1. Theology and Philosophy of War in the 21st Century

• Transformation of the "Just War" concept: religious legitimation of resistance vs. the ideology of pacifism.
• Eschatological motifs in the rhetoric of modern conflicts: how "end-of-the-world" expectations influence political strategies.
• Theodicy in the face of man-made and military catastrophes: the search for the meaning of suffering in a digital society.

1. Religious Identity in a "Liquid World"

• Religious precariat: the search for spiritual foundations in conditions of social instability.
• Digital religiosity and virtual communities: how the network society reshapes formats of religious belonging.
• Migration processes and religious convergence: identity transformation of refugees and displaced persons in new socio-cultural environments.

1. Religion as a Tool of "Soft Power" and Geopolitical Influence

• Instrumentalization of religious values in hybrid wars: disinformation, propaganda, and "spiritual anchors."
• Interreligious dialogue as a mechanism for overcoming global crises: limits of effectiveness and new formats of diplomacy.
• Religious institutions under depoliticization and repoliticization: the role of churches in state-building and national security.

1. Social Practices and Religious Activism

• Volunteering and chaplaincy as new forms of social service: Ukrainian and global experiences.
• Eco-theology: religious responses to the ecological crisis and climate change.
• Bioethics and religion facing the challenges of pandemics and technological transhumanism.

1. Religious Fundamentalism vs. Secularization 2.0

• Post-secular society: why religion returns to the public sphere during crises.
• Psychology of religious radicalism in an era of global uncertainty.
• Transformation of traditional rites in the digital age: from offline sacraments to live-streamed worship.

Submission Deadline: Mai 20, 2026