Faith, Secularism, and Humanitarian Engagement: Finding the Place of Religion in the Support of Displaced Communities, 1st ed. 2015
Religion and Global Migrations Series

Strengthening local humanitarian engagement demands not only rethinking dominant understandings of religion, but also revisiting the principles and practices of humanitarianism. This book articulates key aspects of the 'transborder discourse' necessary for humanitarian dialogue in the 21st century.

Preface
Prologue
1. Why humanitarianism doesn't get religion . . . and why it needs to
2. The place of faith in humanitarian engagement with displaced communities
3. Engaging with theological reflection to strengthen humanitarian response
4. Towards more effective dialogue between humanitarianism and religion
Bibliography

Author Alastair Ager: Alastair Ager is Director of the Institute for Global Health and Development, Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh, UK and Professor of Population and Family Health, Columbia University, New York, USA. Author Alastair Ager: Alastair Ager is Director of the Institute for Global Health and Development, Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh, UK and Professor of Population and Family Health, Columbia University, New York, USA. Author Joey Ager: Joey Ager is a community organizer, San Diego Organizing Project, USA. Author Joey Ager: Joey Ager is a community organizer, San Diego Organizing Project, USA.