Handbook on Gender and Religion

This Handbook explores the dynamic and evolving intersections of gender and religion in contemporary global contexts. It examines how religious institutions have historically shaped—and been shaped by—gender roles and hierarchies. Structured in five thematic parts, the Handbook covers foundational theories and methods, forms of engagement and disengagement, emerging challenges, the interplay between religion and LGBTQ+ identities, and political activism. The Handbook draws on multiple disciplines—including Anthropology, Feminist and Gender Studies, History, Philosophy, Religious Studies, Sociology, and Theology—offering valuable tools for scholars working at these intersections.