Countering Religious Radicalism: A Systematic Review Of Faith-Based Institutional Strategies And Challenges
Keywords:
Faith-Based Institution, Radicalism, Interfaith, Moderation EducationAbstract
Religious-based radicalism has intensified globally, threatening social cohesion and exploiting doctrinal ambiguities across diverse faith traditions. Although faith-based institutions (FBI's) are increasingly recognized as important actors in preventing and countering violent extremism (P/CVE), existing studies remain fragmented and context-specific, limiting cross-regional and comparative understanding of their institutional roles and mechanisms. Results reveal that six major domains employed by FBIs, moderation-oriented education, interfaith engagement, social and humanitarian services, internal institutional regulation, policy advocacy, and media-based counter-narratives. However, their effectiveness varies depending on institutional legitimacy, organizational capacity, partnership dynamics, and broader sociopolitical contexts. FBIs play a vital and multifaceted role in preventing religious radicalism across diverse contexts.
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