Center for the Study of Religion and Conflict

The Center for the Study of Religion and Conflict
advancing transdisciplinary research and education on the religious dynamics of conflict and peace
Celebrating 15 years of impact
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"Syria’s Last Bastion of Freedom" by Anand Gopal
Amid the brutal civil war, a town fought off the regime and the fundamentalists—and dared to hold an election. Can its experiment in democracy survive?
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Religion, Journalism, and Democracy: Strengthening Vital Institutions of Civil Society
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Student Awards Lunch
Championing on student success & celebrating their accomplishments
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OUR MISSION:

The Center for the Study of Religion and Conflict at Arizona State University advances multidisciplinary research and education on the religious dynamics of conflict and peace. By fostering exchange ad collaboration, the Center creates networks—local, national, and global—that expand knowledge, deepen understanding, and promote wiser, more effective responses to some of the world's most pressing challenges.

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Celebrating 15 years of impact

From the urgent conflicts in the wake of 9/11 to the pressing issues today, the role of religion
in public life—in politics, culture, science, society, and global affairs—is undeniable.

Since our founding in 2003, the Center has been there to anticipate and address these challenges,
seeking solutions in a complex world.

We thank you for your support and invite you to join us as we
continue working to build the better world we all hope for.

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ASU's Center for the Study of Religion and Conflict celebrates 15 years

December 4, 2018

In the summer of 2002, when Michael Crow became president of Arizona State Universit

ASU prof says changes to canon law could make it easier to hold priests accountable for sexual abuse

October 12, 2018

The 2002 landmark reporting of The Boston Globe that uncovered pervasive child sexual abuse at the hands of Catholic priests opened the veritable floodgates to a torrent of parallel accounts.