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Religion, Society, and Development

This cluster of papers explores the role and impact of faith-based organizations in providing social services, contributing to community development, and engaging in international development and humanitarian efforts. It delves into the relationship between religion, spirituality, and development, as well as the comparison between faith-based and secular organizations in delivering welfare and aid. The papers also discuss the challenges, opportunities, and controversies surrounding the involvement of faith-based organizations in various aspects of development and social welfare.

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Faith-Based OrganizationsSocial ServicesReligionDevelopmentHumanitarianismNGOsCommunity DevelopmentCivil SocietyInternational AidWelfare

Journals publishing in this area

1Social Forces cover
Social Forces
ISSN 0037-7732414 articles in this topic
348h-index
2American Journal of Sociology cover
American Journal of Sociology
ISSN 0002-9602328 articles in this topic
386h-index
3Contemporary Sociology A Journal of Reviews cover
Contemporary Sociology A Journal of Reviews
ISSN 0094-3061318 articles in this topic
605h-index