In its inaugural addressArizona State University President Michael Crow recognized “the enormous role of religion in conflict and public affairs around the world” and called for the creation of a center to address “the urgent need” to understand the impact of religion “in areas as diverse as foreign policy. , international law, teaching and learning in our schools, research and application of science and technology, news coverage and political ideology”.

Now entering its 20th year, ASU’s Center for the Study of Religion and Conflict continues to fulfill this mission by producing transformative research and education and fostering exchange and collaboration that, together, broaden understanding of the religious dynamics of…