Multireligious Cooperation and the Integration of Muslim Migrants in Sweden

Majbritt Lyck-Bowen

The ANNALS of the American Academy of Political and Social Science, 2020, vol. 690, issue 1, 168-174

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.

Keywords: multireligious cooperation; integration; migrants; religion (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2020
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DOI: 10.1177/0002716220939919

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