Alevism as a political-theological concept and its Representation in Austria
Alevism as a political-theological concept and its Representation in Austria

Author(s): Deniz Coşan Eke
Subject(s): Islam studies, Politics and religion, Ethnic Minorities Studies, Sociology of Religion
Published by: Transnational Press London
Keywords: Alevism; political; theological; Austria;
Summary/Abstract: In recent years, the impact of migration on religion and religious communities has been frequently discussed in connection to the construction of migrants’ identities. According to Gallo (2014), these debates are perceived as a threat to national identity and so religious communities are increasingly politicized by national governments. These debates have affected not only those who migrate, but also those who live with immigrants in their countries of origin, and lead to further discussion of political, economic, legal, and cultural implications, as well as to inter-religious dialogue and intra-faith diversity (Henkel & Knippenberg, 2005; Gallo, 2014

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