"Second Issue of Volume One of Urban Theology Journal Published"
The new issue of Urban Theology journal, titled Special Issue on Theology and Civilization, has been released to introduce innovative perspectives on the connection between theological discourse and urban studies. This issue features a curated selection of research articles in which scholars employ interdisciplinary approaches to analyze the spiritual, cultural, and social dimensions of cities, offering profound reflections on religion's role in architecture, urban planning, and spatial identity formation.
This edition is the result of the editorial team's persistent efforts and the dedication of field researchers, whose in-depth and applied studies have opened new horizons in understanding the relationship between theology and urban phenomena. The published articles not only utilize modern theoretical frameworks but also adopt empirical and interdisciplinary methodologies in examining urban issues, thereby advancing both theoretical and practical knowledge in related fields.
"The Culture of Justice vs. the Culture of Domination: The Role of Enjoining Good and Forbidding Evil with an Emphasis on Citizenship Rights"
Author: Seyed Saeid Zahedzadehani
"The Islamic City in Conflict with Modernity: A Structuralist Perspective"
Author: Mohammad Ali Ahmadian
"The Theology of the Islamic City: Corners and Treasures"
Author: Alireza Bavandian
"Three Major Discourses and the Identity of Mashhad as a Global City"
Author: Gholamreza Jalali
"The Function of Music in Managing Civic Traits and Urban Identity from the Perspective of the Holy Quran"
Author: Vahid Mohammadi
"An Analysis of Proportions in Qajar-Era Religious Buildings in Tehran (Mosques, Schools, and Mosque-School Complexes)"
Author: Alireza Rouhi
These articles address crucial and practical topics in theology and urban studies, aiming to provide fresh analytical perspectives to help resolve contemporary urban challenges.
Urban Theology continues to serve as a platform for scholarly dialogue at the intersection of religion and urban life, fostering innovative research that bridges theory and practice.