Countering Religious Radicalism: A Systematic Review Of Faith-Based Institutional Strategies And Challenges

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)...

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Authors: Effendy, Khusnul Fathoni (Author) ; Prayitno, Heri (Author) ; Ni'mah, Siti Zuhrotun (Author) ; Kowal, Roike R. (Author) ; Khamim, M. (Author) ; Ulya, Zuhrotun (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Published: 2025
In: Journal for deradicalization
Year: 2025, Volume: 45, Pages: 67-130
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Keywords:
Moderation Education
Interfaith
Radicalism
Faith-Based Institution
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Summary: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.
ISSN:2363-9849