Applying the study of religions in the security domain: knowledge, skills, and collaboration

Since the 1990s, scholars of religion on both sides of the Atlantic have been drawn into engagement with law enforcement agencies and security policymakers and practitioners, particularly for their expertise on new religious movements and Islam. Whilst enabling researchers to contribute to real-worl...

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Main Author: Knott, Kim 1955- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Routledge, Taylor & Francis [2018]
In: Journal of religious and political practice
Year: 2018, Volume: 4, Issue: 3, Pages: 354-373
Further subjects:B study of religions
B knowledge exchange
B collaborative research
B security policy and practice
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Summary:Since the 1990s, scholars of religion on both sides of the Atlantic have been drawn into engagement with law enforcement agencies and security policymakers and practitioners, particularly for their expertise on new religious movements and Islam. Whilst enabling researchers to contribute to real-world challenges, this relationship has had its frustrations and difficulties, as well as its benefits and opportunities. Drawing on examples from the UK, Canada, and the US, I set out the relationship between religion and the contemporary security landscape before discussing some of the key issues arising in security research partnerships. I then turn to the question of knowledge exchange and translation in the study of religions, developing the distinction between 'know what' (knowledge about religions and being religiously literate), 'know why' (explaining religions and making the link to security threats), and 'know how' (researcher expertise and skills in engagement with practitioners).
ISSN:2056-6107
Contains:Enthalten in: Journal of religious and political practice
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1080/20566093.2018.1525901