The Routledge Handbook of Religion and Cities

This interdisciplinary volume explores the dynamic relationship between urban contexts and religion, making The Routledge Handbook of Religion and Cities a vital resource for scholars.

Cities function like ecosystems, evolving and adapting through the interplay of various elements. Among these elements, religion plays a vital role, influencing and being influenced by urban environments. The Routledge Handbook of Religion and Cities serves as an exceptional interdisciplinary resource that delves into key topics, challenges, and methodologies within this innovative field of study.

This comprehensive volume offers a unique perspective by adopting an ecological and spatial analytical approach, representing a wide range of cities and religious practices. It is the first collection of its kind, showcasing cutting-edge research that focuses on how religions interact with their urban contexts. With contributions from a diverse team of international scholars, the Handbook is organized into three main sections: research methodologies, religious frameworks and ideologies in urban settings, and contemporary issues concerning religion and cities.

In these sections, the Handbook explores emerging research on various dynamics of urban religions, including themes such as housing, economics, gentrification, sacred rituals, immigration, political conflicts, and the impact of climate change on global cities. This makes The Routledge Handbook of Religion and Cities an essential resource for students and researchers in religious studies, urban studies, sociology, architecture, and related fields, providing valuable insights into the complex relationship between religion and urban life.