Ansell, Thomas (2018) The role of religion within the Yugoslav Wars (1990- 1999) and the mantle of ethno-religion in post-conflict societies. Master thesis, Master Religion Conflict and Globalisation.
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Abstract
This thesis examines the role of religion in the Yugoslav Wars (1990-1999) and development of peace thereafter. Considered in terms of ‘Conflict Transformation’, it analyses the way that religion, culture and ethnicity have interplayed with politics throughout the series of conflicts making up the Yugoslav Wars, through an examination of the actions, traditions, symbols and narratives of each of the 3 main ethno-religious groups in the region; Serbian Orthodox Christianity, Croatian Catholicism and Balkan Islam. Following on from this, and contributing to a growing canon of scholarship regarding transitional justice and reconciliation, the thesis considers the role that religious mechanisms, actors and theories could have in creating a lasting peace in the region. Examples are drawn from diverse geographical and temporal spaces to provide a wholesome exploration of justice and reconciliation methods; both formal and ‘traditional’. In accordance with the goal of reconciliatory peace, theoretical mechanisms and concrete actions are canvassed and contrasted, building a full picture of the possibilities within the Balkan region. Throughout the thesis, the requirement for a holistic, multi-layered and ethno-religiosly sympathetic approach is expounded, whilst the actions of organisations (local, national and international) are examined in concert with religious efforts and thinking. The terms ‘narrative-restructuring’ and ‘relationship leading’ are introduced to provide a template for reconstruction and action.
| Type: | Thesis (Master) | ||||||||||||
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| Degree programme: | Master Religion Conflict and Globalisation | ||||||||||||
| Academic year: | 2017- 2018 | ||||||||||||
| Date of delivery: | 31 Aug 2018 | ||||||||||||
| Last modified: | 31 Aug 2018 11:33 | ||||||||||||
| URI: | https://ggw.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/id/eprint/396 |
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