Abstract
In recent years, as the number of migrants arriving in Europe has grown, faith-based organizations have become intimately involved in assisting migrants’ short- and long-term integration. This article describes an innovative cooperative project between minority (mosque) and majority (church) religious institutions designed to enhance integration between Muslim migrants and their predominantly Christian host community. Using survey and interview data, this study finds that participants reported enhanced feelings of welcoming, larger networks of friends and acquaintances, and more engagement in activities after participating in the project.
Original language | English |
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Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Annals of the American Academy of Political and Social Science |
Volume | 690 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 4 Aug 2020 |
Keywords
- integration
- migrants
- multireligious cooperation
- religion