The Religion Factor

Article Categories

• Religion and Identity
• Faith in the Digital Age/ Faith in the Modern World
• Faith and Social Justice
• Crisis and Adaptation 
• Culture and Belief
• Religion and Ethics
• Building Community Through Religion
• Emerging Spiritualities and Movements

General Guidance

The Religion Factor recognises the significance of engaging with religion and spirituality in diverse contemporary contexts. Our contributors aim to explore how religious beliefs and practices influence and intersect with current issues, fostering dialogue and understanding among scholars, practitioners, policymakers, and the general public. We hope to encourage deeper reflections on the role of religion in promoting social justice, community building, and individual wellbeing by highlighting the importance of religion in everyday life.

We welcome contributions from everyone—no affiliation with our faculty is necessary to publish a blog on The Religion Factor. 

• Articles should be approximately 1,000 words.
• Write in a jargon-free manner that is engaging and accessible to a general audience.
• Aim your writing at the general public, rather than a specialised academic readership.
• You can include a bibliography and hyperlinks to relevant resources to support your article.
• Articles must not contain defamatory, profane, obscene, or illegal material. Additionally, ensure that your work does not include slanderous or libellous content. You are responsible for ensuring your work complies with intellectual property rights.
• If you mention specific individuals or organisations, please confirm that you have their explicit consent to include their names in your article.
• Remember to acknowledge any funding received related to your blog post.

Topics We Accept

We accept articles related to, but not limited to:

• Current Affairs
• Research Insights
• Research Proposals
• Opinion Pieces and Reflections
• Exploring Religious Practices
• Community Spotlights
• Global Perspectives
• Interviews and Conversations
• Book Reviews
• Book Launches

After Your Submission

Our editorial team will review your article and provide constructive feedback to help ensure it meets our high standards for publication. We may request changes, and we aim to offer helpful feedback via email.

To Pitch an Article

To pitch an article, please contact us at crcg rug.nl.