CIVIC THEOLOGY: REIMAGINING FAITH-BASED CITIZENSHIP IN A GLOBALIZED WORLD

Abstract

This article explores the emerging concept of Civic Theology as a framework that integrates theological principles with civic responsibilities in an increasingly interconnected global society. As secularism, pluralism, and globalization continue to reshape traditional identities, faith communities are confronted with the task of reinterpreting their role in public life. Civic Theology offers a reconceptualization of religious engagement in democratic citizenship, policy advocacy, and communal coexistence. This paper critically examines the historical roots, theoretical foundations, and practical applications of Civic Theology, with specific focus on Muslim-majority contexts such as Pakistan. By analyzing case studies and interfaith movements, the study argues that Civic Theology is instrumental in promoting a participatory, ethical, and pluralistic vision of citizenship rooted in faith. It concludes with a call for a renewed theological discourse that affirms both religious conviction and civic responsibility.