Focus & Scope

The intersection of religion, law, and society remains a critical area of inquiry in addressing contemporary global challenges. As diverse societies grapple with questions of justice, rights, governance, and identity, it becomes essential to examine how religious traditions and legal frameworks coexist, intersect, or conflict. This journal issue invites scholarly contributions that explore these dynamics across various cultural and legal contexts. We welcome interdisciplinary perspectives that deepen our understanding of how law and religion influence one another and shape societal values.

Topics of Interest include:

1. Comparative study between religious legal systems and secular law

2. Interaction between law and theology in modern governance

3. The role of religion in the formation of legal and moral norms

4. Religious pluralism and its implications for legal systems in multicultural societies

5. Human rights, freedom of religion, and legal protection

6. Customary law and religious traditions in local communities

7. Religion and social justice, including issues of gender, ethnicity, and minority rights

8. The influence of religion on public policy and civil society

9. Legal pluralism in postcolonial and globalization contexts

10. Religious-based conflict resolution and mediation practices