Essays about: "religion politics"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 62 essays containing the words religion politics.

  1. 1. Democracy and Controversial Issues: Preparing students to become global citizens

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för pedagogik och didaktik

    Author : Sofie Sandell; Neha Sharma; [2024-03-20]
    Keywords : demokrati; kontroversiella frågor; skolutveckling; ledarskap; democracy; controversial issues; school management; leadership;

    Abstract : In an attempt to make tomorrow's generation more democratic and critically aware, Skolverket has given clear instructions of including discussions related to controversial issues in classroom teachings. The thesis has both teachers’ and students’ perspectives of how conscious they are about using this tool. READ MORE

  3. 2. The Politics of Inclusion and Exclusion - A Critical Discourse Analysis of the Construction of the German National Identity in the Right-Wing Political Discourse on Refugees, Migrants, and Foreigners

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Hannah Shaw; [2023]
    Keywords : Germany; National Identity; Othering; Political Discourse; Refugees; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : This thesis explores how the German right-wing political party AfD constructs a national identity in their political discourse around refugees, migrants, and foreigners. The rise of refugees and migrants worldwide has led to a renewed focus on the concepts of nation-states and national identity in defining who does and does not belong. READ MORE

  4. 3. Can secular practice and education revive interest in religion in secular Sweden? : A study on the impact of secularism on religious education in Sweden

    University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Avdelningen för humaniora

    Author : MOHD NURUL MOMEN; [2023]
    Keywords : Islam: A monotheistic religion characterized by the doctrine of absolute submission to God and reverence for Muhammad as God s chief and last prophet. Islamism: A movement advocating the social and political establishment of Islamic fundamentalism. Quran: The sacred text of Islam; divided into 114 chapters; or suras: revered as the word of God; dictated to Muhammad by the archangel Gabriel and accepted as the foundation of Islamic law; religion; culture; and politics. Secularism: Free from preconceived notions and critical influences and allows one to see oneself as equal to another. It is in this context as indifference to or rejection or exclusion of religion and religious considerations. Religion: A unified system of beliefs and practices relative to sacred things. Or a set of beliefs concerning the cause; nature; and purpose of the universe; especially when considered as the creation of a superhuman agency or agencies; usually involving devotional and ritual observances; and often containing a moral code governing the conduct of human affairs.;

    Abstract : Abstract: The thesis shows that there are no religious barriers in Sweden. It is entirely possible to teach religion in a secular way. READ MORE

  5. 4. When Dragon meets Nāga, the study of strategic narratives of China’s Buddhist Diplomacy in Thailand after the implementation of the Belt and Road Initiative

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Centrum för öst- och sydöstasienstudier

    Author : Chinnapong Chullanandana; [2023]
    Keywords : Sino-Thai relations; soft power; public diplomacy; Belt and Road Initiative; Southern Buddhism; Strategic narratives; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : This thesis investigates the strategic use of narratives in Chinese Buddhist public diplomacy to support the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) in Thailand. This study examines the different levels of narrative formation, including system, identity, and issue narratives, to provide a comprehensive understanding of the mechanisms that drive communication, persuasion, and influence in international affairs. READ MORE

  6. 5. Representation Grounds for the Muslim Brotherhood with Focus on Muslim Brotherhood in Syria

    University essay from Enskilda Högskolan Stockholm/Avdelningen för östkyrkliga studier

    Author : Mohamad Obeid; [2023]
    Keywords : Muslim Brotherhood in Syria; Representation; Ideology; Democracy; Domestic and International Relations;

    Abstract : The relationship between religion and politics is a controversial issue. It is one of the most difficult issues in many regions of the world. READ MORE