The Wiley Companion to Religion, Politics, and Nations provides a bold and innovative framework for examining how religion and politics intersect within the context of nation-building. Original essays by leading scholars uncover the ways national contexts influence the boundaries between religion and politics, moving beyond conventional approaches by centering the nation as a pivotal force that reshapes religious identities, political dynamics, and civic morality.

Featuring insights from political science, anthropology, history, and religious studies, this volume spans a wide range of traditions and geographies, including underrepresented regions such as Africa, Asia, and Latin America. It tackles critical global issues such as multiculturalism, gender rights, and globalization while offering a comparative analysis that bridges historical and contemporary contexts.

Challenging traditional assumptions and applying fresh perspectives to longstanding debates, The Wiley Companion to Religion, Politics, and Nations is an essential resource for scholars, researchers, and advanced students in political science, religious studies, anthropology, and history. It is also valuable for policy-makers, educators, and professionals seeking to explore the complexities of religion in governance, nationalism, and global political systems.