Knowledge Centre

The PaRD Knowledge Centre is a collection of relevant resources on religion and sustainable development. It includes reports, policy papers, booklets, journals, e-books and compendia.

PaRD invites everyone to submit resources by writing an email with the subject “Publication for PaRD Knowledge Centre” to info@pard.international. Please include title, date of publication, teaser, author/editor, and attach the subsequent document.

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Religion Matters: Rabbi Awraham Soetendorp

»Das Ziel aller Juden besteht darin, Frieden zu schaffen. Frieden ist die wichtigste Voraussetzung für Tikun Olam, die…

Religion Matters: Rabbi Awraham Soetendorp

»The goal of all Jews is to create peace. Peace is the main requisite for tikun olam, the restoration of the world. We…

Religion Matters: Dharam Singh Nihang Singh

»Gelungene Entwicklung ist nur mit spiritueller Weisheit möglich. Gute Entwicklung wirkt wie gute Medizin. Sie hat…

Religion Matters: Dharam Singh Nihang Singh

»Without spiritual wisdom, successful development is impossible. Good development is like good medicine: it has no…

Religion Matters: Dr. Ha Vinh Tho (Buddhismus)

»Der Buddhismus ist eine Wissenschaft zur Erforschung des Bewusstseins. Er kann helfen, die Herausforderungen unseres…

Religion Matters: Dr. Ha Vinh Tho (Buddhism)

»Buddhism is a form of science that explores human consciousness. It can help us to meet the challenges of our…

Religion Matters: Dr. Ahmad Milad Karimi (Islam)

»Nicht die Muslime schützen Gott und retten den Islam, sondern Gott beschützt sie und der Islam schenkt ihnen Freiheit…

Religion Matters: Dr. Ahmad Milad Karimi (Islam)

»It is not the Muslims who are protecting God and saving Islam; it is God who protects them, and Islam gives them…

Religion Matters: Interreligiöser Dialog in Nigeria

»In Wort und Tat. Es genügt nicht zu predigen. Es geht um gelebte Nächstenliebe und Fürsorge – und zwar über unsere…

Religion Matters: Interreligious Dialogue in Nigeria

»In words and deeds. Preaching on its own is not enough. The act of loving and benevolence towards others – both in our…

Religion, Gender, Peace and Security in Agenda 2030

This report focuses on the role of religious actors, and religious considerations in the SDG agenda, particularly as…

Religion, Women’s Health and Rights

This report examines the religious arguments around some of the most sensitive and contentious SRH issues from the…

Ethik im Weltkontext – Sikh-Religion

This paper published in the book ‘Ethik im Weltkontext’ explores the theme ‘Ethics in Sikh- Religion’. © 2014 Springer…

Understanding an Islamic framework for peacebuilding

This working paper explores the broad ethics and Islamic teachings on avoiding violent conflict at a community level…

LWF Gender Justice Policy

This document aims to affirm gender justice as a matter of faith. © 2013 The Lutheran World Federation (LWF)

Faith Partnerships Principles – Working effectively with faith groups

The Faith Partnership Principles paper underlines the importance of understanding and cooperation between Government…