Call for articles on the topic of Religion and Politics

CALL FOR SCIENTIFIC ARTICLES

Vida y Pensamiento JOURNAL VOL. 46, NUM. 1, 2026

Faith and Politics

Theological Proposals for Confronting a Multipolar World

Currently, the global political landscape is undergoing profound transformations, giving way to an increasingly multipolar world with diverse and complex repercussions on the local realities of all societies worldwide. This scenario is clearly reflected in the weakening of traditional hegemonies, the emergence of new centers of economic, political, and cultural power, as well as the intensification of geopolitical conflicts, all of which have reconfigured international relations and the internal dynamics of states, especially in Latin America and the Caribbean. In this context, religion has acquired significant visibility in the public sphere, influencing political discourse, the shaping of national projects, and the struggle for ethical, cultural, and social meanings in various ways. The relationship between religion and politics is not new in Latin American history; however, it currently presents itself with particular complexity. On the one hand, religious sectors align themselves with authoritarian, exclusionary, and neoliberal projects that deepen inequalities, weaken human rights, and erode democratic life. On the other hand, critical theological proposals are emerging that, from the diverse Latin American theologies, seek to interpret the signs of the times and offer ethical, pastoral, and political alternatives in the face of a fragmented, unequal world order marked by new forms of domination.

From the field of theological education committed to social critique, questions arise that invite situated biblical, theological, and pastoral reflection: How can we think about the relationship between religion and politics in a multipolar world without falling into fundamentalism or complicit neutrality? What contributions can Latin American theological hermeneutics offer to discern current political challenges from the perspective of the option for life, justice, and the dignity of all peoples? How can the Christian faith contribute to building alternative political projects that confront neocolonialism, extractivism, racism, patriarchy, and the multiple forms of violence that permeate our societies? These questions highlight the relevance and urgency of the theme “Religion and Politics: Latin American Theological Proposals for Confronting a Multipolar World,” which can serve as a methodological and epistemological framework for critical analysis and the development of contextualized theological proposals. The aim is to open a space for interdisciplinary dialogue that allows us to rethink the public role of the Christian faith in the face of current political challenges, without relinquishing its liberating and transformative potential.

Given the importance of critically reflecting on the relationship between religion and politics in the current multipolar global context, the journal Vida y Pensamiento considers it pertinent to dedicate an issue to this topic from diverse perspectives within theological sciences. The objective is to contribute to the development of new Latin American theological approaches that illuminate the region's political processes and strengthen practices of resistance, hope, and ethical commitment in the pursuit of more just, supportive, inclusive, and peaceful societies.

For texts to be considered for publication, they must not only meet the academic standards corresponding to the discipline they represent, but also adhere to the journal's editorial guidelines:

Original articles written in Word format or a similar word processor using Times New Roman font.

They must conform to the Chicago style of bibliographic management.

The full text should be between 6,000 and 8,000 words.

Each article must include a title, an abstract (in English and Spanish), and five keywords (in English and Spanish). The abstract should be between 150 and 250 words. Please provide the author's information: full name, academic degree, institutional affiliation, religious affiliation (optional), country, city and email address. This information should not exceed 50 words.

All texts will undergo double-blind peer review and must be submitted no later than May 15, 2026, to the following email address: publicaciones@ubl.ac.cr

Editorial Committee

San José, Costa Rica, February 2026