CALL FOR PAPERS

Interreligious Conference on Religious Tourism: A Path to Peace and Human Fraternity

Conference Theme

“Religious Tourism as a Catalyst for Peace, Dialogue, and Human Fraternity”

Conference Overview

The Organizing Committee is pleased to invite scholars, researchers, religious leaders, policymakers, tourism professionals, graduate students, and practitioners to submit abstracts and papers for the Interreligious Conference on Religious Tourism: A Path to Peace and Human Fraternity.

Religious tourism has become an important avenue for promoting intercultural understanding, interfaith dialogue, and peaceful coexistence among diverse communities. Sacred journeys and visits to religious heritage sites create opportunities for meaningful encounters that foster mutual respect, solidarity, and appreciation of cultural diversity. This conference aims to explore the role of religious tourism in building bridges among peoples and contributing to global peace and human fraternity.

The conference will provide a multidisciplinary platform for discussing theoretical perspectives, empirical research, policy initiatives, and best practices related to religious tourism and its contribution to peacebuilding and social harmony.

Objectives

  • Examine the relationship between religious tourism and peacebuilding.
  • Promote interfaith and intercultural dialogue through scholarly engagement.
  • Explore the preservation and sustainable management of religious heritage sites.
  • Identify challenges and opportunities in religious tourism.
  • Encourage collaboration among academic institutions, religious organizations, and tourism stakeholders.

Suggested Themes and Topics

Papers may address, but are not limited to, the following areas:

Track 1: Religious Tourism and Peacebuilding

  • Religious tourism as a tool for conflict prevention and reconciliation
  • Pilgrimage and social cohesion
  • Peace education through religious travel
  • Religious tourism and global citizenship

Track 2: Interfaith Dialogue and Human Fraternity

  • Interreligious encounters and mutual understanding
  • Shared spiritual values across religious traditions
  • Promoting tolerance and respect through tourism
  • Human fraternity in a multicultural world

Track 3: Heritage Preservation and Sustainable Tourism

  • Conservation of sacred sites and religious heritage
  • Sustainable management of pilgrimage destinations
  • Community participation in religious tourism
  • Balancing spirituality and commercialization

Track 4: Religion, Culture, and Society

  • Religious tourism and cultural identity
  • Sacred spaces as centers of intercultural exchange
  • Religion and tourism in contemporary society
  • Religious festivals and cultural diplomacy

Track 5: Policy, Governance, and Development

  • Public policy and religious tourism
  • International cooperation in religious heritage preservation
  • Religious tourism and local economic development
  • Best practices in destination management

Track 6: Emerging Issues and Innovations

  • Digital technology and virtual pilgrimage
  • Youth engagement in religious tourism
  • Religious tourism in the post-pandemic era
  • Future trends in faith-based travel

Submission Guidelines

Abstract Submission

  • Length: 250–300 words
  • Include title, author(s), affiliation, and keywords (3–5)
  • Clearly indicate the conference track/theme

Full Paper Submission

  • Length: 5,000–8,000 words
  • Original and unpublished work
  • APA (7th Edition) or Chicago citation style
  • Papers must be submitted in English

Important Dates

  • Abstract Submission Deadline: [Insert Date]
  • Notification of Acceptance: [Insert Date]
  • Full Paper Submission Deadline: [Insert Date]
  • Early Registration Deadline: [Insert Date]
  • Conference Dates: [Insert Date]

Publication Opportunities

Selected papers will be considered for publication in:

  • Conference Proceedings
  • Edited Book Volume
  • Peer-Reviewed Academic Journal (subject to review process)

Target Participants

  • Academics and researchers
  • Religious leaders and faith-based organizations
  • Tourism professionals and practitioners
  • Government officials and policymakers
  • Graduate and doctoral students
  • Representatives of NGOs and international organizations

Submission and Contact Information

Authors are requested to submit their abstracts and papers electronically through the conference submission portal or by email.

Email: info@icrtpphf.com
Website: www.icrtpphf.com

Conference Declaration

The conference seeks to promote a vision of religious tourism that advances peace, mutual understanding, respect for diversity, and human fraternity. Through scholarly dialogue and collaborative engagement, participants will contribute to building more inclusive, harmonious, and sustainable societies.

We warmly invite researchers and practitioners from around the world to join us in this important conversation and contribute their insights to this global initiative.