Religion, Ritual, and Healing
A special issue of Religions (ISSN 2077-1444). This special issue belongs to the section "Religions and Health/Psychology/Social Sciences".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 March 2025 | Viewed by 23323
Special Issue Editors
Interests: religious anthropology; urban migration and youth studies; northwest minority culture studies
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
We are pleased to invite you to submit your original research articles to the Special Issue on Religion, Ritual, and Healing. Ritual and healing systems are deeply rooted in cultural, historical, and religious traditions, and different societies and cultures have developed unique religious practices over time. The study of ritual and healing systems provides valuable insight into the ways in which religion shapes people's lives. This Special Issue seeks to collate theoretical and empirical studies from diverse fields to explore the intersections of ritual and healing systems in different religions, and their role in promoting health and wellbeing across diverse cultural contexts. Topics may include, but are not limited to, the following: cultural practices shaping healthcare interventions; comparative analyses of religious and ritual practices; cross-cultural dialogue and collaboration in healthcare practices; the role of religious communities; reflections on the role of religion, ritual, and healing in promoting cross-cultural understanding and collaboration; and the impact of modernization and globalization on traditional religious and ritual practices related to healing.
We request that, prior to submitting a manuscript, interested authors initially submit a proposed title and an abstract of 200-300 words summarizing their intended contribution. Please send it to the Guest Editor, Prof. Haiyan Xing ([email protected]); the co-Guest Editor, Prof. Dr. Gerald Murray ([email protected]); or the Assistant Editor of Religions, Ms. Margaret Liu ([email protected]). Abstracts will be reviewed by the Guest Editors to ensure it fits properly within the scope of the Special Issue. Full manuscripts will undergo double-blind peer review.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Prof. Dr. Haiyan Xing
Prof. Dr. Gerald Murray
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- religion
- ritual practices
- symbol
- healing
- wellbeing
- healthcare
- religious communities
- globalization
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