We are the International Network on Science, Religion, and Health —an enclave of intellectual exchange at the nexus of rigorous research and inquiry from a social scientific perspective.
Our mission is to foster collaboration among scholars on three principal avenues:
- Facilitating discourse and theoretical synthesis to stimulate communication and foster theoretical cross-fertilization among researchers, aiming to advance knowledge related to social and cultural narratives intertwining science, religion/spirituality, and health.
- Cataloging and disseminating research: Identifying, systematizing, and disseminating social research, including creating a comprehensive directory spotlighting researchers contributing to this field worldwide.
- Supporting early-career scholars: Promoting training and mentoring initiatives tailored for emerging scholars globally, facilitating their immersion into the nuanced terrain of science, religion, and health.
Our key research areas include:
- Mobilization of Knowledge: Delving into the intricate interplay between science and religious/spiritual paradigms in shaping perspectives on life, illness, and mortality.
- Biomedical Frontiers: Navigating the complexities of debates, controversies, and dynamics surrounding cutting-edge biomedical technologies, encompassing vaccinations, chemotherapy, and genetic therapy.
- Healthcare Provision Dynamics: Scrutinizing the crystallization of science and religious debates within the realm of healthcare provision. Our emphasis on these arenas underscores their significance as privileged sites for exploring the intersection between religion/spirituality and science on a global scale.
* This network is funded by the International Research Network for the Study of Science and Belief in Society (INSBS).
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