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Research

The Richardson Institute's research focuses on peace processes and conflict resolution, which should be understood comprehensively. The Institutes notably explores the interaction of religion and society, with the aim of increasing awareness and understandings of peace. The Richardson Institute possesses an interdisciplinary base and draws in scholars and practitioners from Religious Studies, IR, Philosophy, Sociology, Anthropology and Geography.

Research themes

• Religion and borders
  This research theme explores the relationship between religion and borders and the impact of this nexus upon peace.
  Contact person: Dr Simon Mabon
  
• Religion and conflict situations
  This research theme is about Christian engagement with Islam and other religions in the global 'South', with special reference to conflict situations
  Contact person: Dr Anderson Jeremiah
  
• Spacialization of World Politics
  This research theme is about the spatialization of World Politics and its consequences in terms of 'othering'
  Contact person: Dr Basil Germond
  
• Peace and Conflict in Asia
  Contact person: Dr Kunal Mukherjee
  
• Framing religion in International Relations theories
  Contact person: Marlen Rabl