Overview
The CFR Religion and Foreign Policy (RFP) program advances understanding of the forces shaping international relations through exchange between faith leaders and policymakers. Conference calls, a roundtable series, and an annual workshop in New York offer a forum for congregational leaders, seminary heads, scholars of religion, and representatives of faith-based organizations to address global issues. CFR produces a vast array of resources that provide nonpartisan and authoritative analysis to inform the work of religious thinkers and educators and foster dialogue within their communities. For more RFP resources, follow @CFR_Religion on Twitter, review past editions of the monthly RFP bulletin, and consult religion features on CFR.org and ForeignAffairs.com.
Religion and Foreign Policy Conference Calls
Led by a CFR expert or faith leader, the Religion and Foreign Policy Conference Call series offers members of the religion community access to interreligious conversations on timely issues at the intersection of religion and international affairs. Audio recordings of the conference calls are available at CFR.org/rfp-calls and on the iTunes podcast channel Religion and Foreign Policy.
Recent Conference Calls
Religion and Foreign Policy Events
Organized in New York, Washington, DC, and around the country, the Religion and Foreign Policy Roundtable series provides an intimate setting for in-depth conversations.
Recent Events
Religion and Foreign Policy Workshop
CFR's annual Religion and Foreign Policy Workshop brings together leaders from across the U.S. religious landscape at CFR’s New York headquarters for two days of expert panels and discussion group sessions. The 2019 workshop was held at CFR's New York headquarters in June 2019, and the 2018 workshop was held in May 2018.
Religion and Foreign Policy Workshop
Professional Conference Participation
Upcoming Conferences
CFR hosts exhibition booths and distributes resources at professional conferences and association meetings across the country. Look for us at the Religion News Association Annual Conference and at the American Academy of Religion Annual Meeting, where we also hold a luncheon panel discussion.
American Academy of Religion Annual Meeting
November 23 to 26, 2019, in San Diego, CA
Visit CFR representatives at in the exhibitor hall to collect free publications and learn about resources for religion scholars and leaders. Please also join us for a luncheon panel discussion on Monday, November 25, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on "Religion and Foreign Policy: Bridging the Divide."
Religion News Association Annual Conference
October 22 to 24, 2020, in Bethesda, MD
Visit CFR representatives at in the exhibitor hall to collect free publications and learn about resources for religion broadcasters and journalists.
Religion Advisory Committee
The CFR Religion Advisory Committee is comprised of a distinguished group of religion and congregational leaders and scholars from across the United States.
Contact
For more information about CFR's Religion and Foreign Policy program, please contact outreach@cfr.org or 1.212.434.9737. Follow us on Twitter @CFR_Religion.