Religion and Immigrants in Western Europe
A special issue of Religions (ISSN 2077-1444).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 1 July 2025 | Viewed by 781
Special Issue Editors
Interests: Islam; religion; radicalization of Muslim youth; antisemitism and Islam
Interests: religion; religious culture; religious thought; history of Muslims in Europe; religious normativity; Muslim minority in Europe; interfaith dialogue; religious institutions
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
We are honored to invite you to participate in the upcoming Special Issue of Religions titled “Religion and Immigrants in Western Europe”. The journal Religions encompasses a multidisciplinary research scope focusing on religious thought, cultures, practices, implications, and the influence of religious beliefs on society. Scholars not only from disciplines concerning religion but also culture, philosophy, theology, social sciences, anthropology, psychology, politics, law, neuroscience, and others are encouraged to contribute. This Special Issue will address the intersection of religion and immigration in Western Europe, with the aim of providing comprehensive understanding of this complex topic.
This Issue aims to highlight the intricate relationship between religion and immigrants in Western Europe, a subject of significant academic and public interest. It aims to explore various dimensions including religious beliefs, practices, and institutional roles in the lives of immigrants across Western European countries. By fostering dialogue among diverse perspectives and research findings, this Special Issue seeks to elucidate both the challenges and opportunities arising from this intersection.
We therefore welcome submissions of abstracts related to the theme “Religion and Immigrants in Western Europe”. Possible sub-themes include, but are not limited to, the following areas:
- Religious identity and integration;
- Religious institutions and networks;
- Public perception and policy;
- Interfaith relations and dialogue;
- Challenges and conflicts;
- Cultural transformation and adaptation;
- Trans-culturalism and multi-culturalism;
- Minorities, minority rights, and law.
The scholarly contributions are expected to enrich both the main theme and these sub-themes, deepening our understanding of the role of religion in the lives of immigrants. Through this collection, the objective is to uncover how religion shapes immigrant experiences and how immigration influences the religious landscape of Western Europe. Interested authors are requested to initially submit a proposed title and an abstract of 200–300 words summarizing their intended contribution to the Guest or Co-Guest Editor (ednan.aslan@univie.ac.at; kamil.oektem@univie.ac.at) or to the Assistant Editor of Religions. Abstracts will undergo review by the Guest Editors to ensure alignment with the scope of the Special Issue. Full manuscripts will subsequently undergo double-blind peer review.
We eagerly anticipate your contributions.
Prof. Dr. Ednan Aslan
Dr. Kamil Öktem
Guest Editors
Manuscript Submission Information
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Keywords
- immigration
- religious thought
- identity
- interfaith dialogue
- integration, religious institutions
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