Religions, Humanitarianism, and Development Research Reading Group

The JLI launched a Religions, Humanitarianism, and Development Research Reading Group in February 2020, welcoming all academics and researchers to speak on relevant topics. The group will meet virtually for one hour on a monthly basis to share their research.

2021 Sessions

• View the Special Book Launch of Islam and International Development – January 14, 2021
  • Co-editors Ajaz Ahmed Khan and Affan Cheema introduce the book along with chapter author Dr. Silvia Brown.
• View the February 2021 academic reading group webinar
  • Dr. Nora Khalaf-Elledge presents her paper, “It’s a tricky one” – development practitioners’ attitudes towards religion
• View the March 2021 Academic Reading Group Webinar
  • Dr. Riham Khafagy presents her paper “Faith-based organizations: humanitarian mission or religious missionary”
• View the April 2021 Academic Reading Group Webinar
  • Dr. Xavier Moyet presents his paper on “Pentocostalism, Public Health and COVID-19 in Nigeria”

Upcoming webinars:

1. May 13, 2021 at 9 am Eastern Time
2. June 10, 2021 at 9 am Eastern Time
3. July 8, 2021 at 9 am Eastern Time

2020 Sessions

• View the first academic reading group webinar – February 13, 2020
  • Dr. Olivia J. Wilkinson discusses her book: “Secular and Religious Dynamics in Humanitarian Response.”
• View the second academic reading group webinar – March 12, 2020
  • Professor Emma Tomalin presents on her new publication, “Global aid and faith actors: the case for an actor-orientated approach to the ‘turn to religion’.”
• View the third academic reading group webinar – April 16, 2020
  • Participants discuss Research in Religion and Development in light of COVID-19
• View the fourth academic reading group webinar – May 14, 2020
  • Philipp Öhlmann presents on the first chapter of his book with Wilhelm Grab and Marie-Luise Frost, “African Initiated Christianity and Sustainable Development”.
• Fifth academic reading group webinar – June 11, 2020
  • Andrea Steinke presents on her article, “Faith and Professionalism in Humanitarian Encounters in Post-Earthquake Haiti”
• View the sixth academic reading group webinar – July 9, 2020
  • Fabian Winger presents on his article, “More than an intensive care phenomenon”: Religious communities and the WHO Guidelines for Ebola and Covid-19.
• View the seventh academic reading group webinar – September 10, 2020
  • Diana Rayes presents on her paper, “Faith-based coping among Arabic-speaking refugees seeking mental health services in Berlin, Germany.”
• View the eigth academic reading group webinar– October 29, 2020
  • Prof. Cecelia Lynch presents on her new book, “Wrestling with God: Ethical Precarity in Christianity and International Relations.”
• View the ninth academic reading group webinar – November 12, 2020
  • Ela Drazkiewicz presents a chapter from her book on “The Moral Economy of Foreign Aid: Religion and Institutions”
• View the tenth academic reading group webinar– December 10, 2020
  • Dr. Aikande Kwayu presents her book, “Religion and British International Development Policy”