This book argues that relationships between religion and development in faith-based development work are constructed through repeated processes of negotiation.

With eighty percent of the world's population professing religious faith, religious belief is a common human characteristic. This fascinating and highly unique

"What is development? Who defines that one community/ country is "developed", while another community/ country is "under-developed"? What is the relationship be

The rise of fundamentalist movements in major religions has forced decision-makers, development organizations and academics to turn their attention to its meani

This Handbook provides a cutting-edge survey of the state of research on religions and global development. Part one highlights critical debates that have emerge