Theorizing Catholicism in International Relations: An English School Framework

This article draws attention to a trend in International Relations (IR) discourse that analyzes aspects of Catholicism through an English School lens. It argues that IR analyzes of aspects of Catholicism should or could be more productively theorized through a two-fold English School framework: (a)...

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Published inThe review of faith & international affairs Vol. 22; no. 1; pp. 75 - 86
Main Author Rozario, Marianne
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Arlington Routledge 02.01.2024
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Subjects
Catholic actors
Catholic Church
Catholicism
English School
International relations
IR theory
religion
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Summary:This article draws attention to a trend in International Relations (IR) discourse that analyzes aspects of Catholicism through an English School lens. It argues that IR analyzes of aspects of Catholicism should or could be more productively theorized through a two-fold English School framework: (a) religious ideas, customs, and practices underpinning international society; and (b) the preference of the Catholic Church in pluralism versus solidarism English School debates. This framework can, arguably, be used as a tool for future IR investigation of aspects of Catholicism to better understand the influence of Catholic actors in international society.
ISSN:1557-0274
1931-7743
DOI:10.1080/15570274.2024.2303290