Research
Research
The HLRS conducts rigorous academic research on the intersection of religion, society, and civic life, with a focus on multi-faith communities in Israel, the Middle East, and globally.
Research Areas
Religion and Civic Life
Examining the role of religious communities as social and civic actors in contemporary Israeli and Middle Eastern societies.
Interfaith Dialogue
Research on models of effective interfaith dialogue, their conditions of success, and their potential for broader social impact.
Religious Governance
The intersection of religious authority, community governance, and state institutions in plural societies.
Religion and Peacebuilding
Exploring the capacity of religious communities and leaders to contribute to conflict resolution and post-conflict reconciliation.
Religious Pluralism in Urban Spaces
Case studies in multi-religious cities — with a particular focus on Haifa as a laboratory for coexistence.
Political Theology
Theological foundations of political legitimacy and their implications for governance, law, and public life in the Middle East.
Academic Collaborations
The HLRS fosters academic collaboration with scholars from universities across Israel and around the world. Our research teams bring together diverse disciplinary perspectives — from religious studies and sociology to law, history, and political science.