THE INTERSECTION OF COLONIALISM, RELIGION, AND CIVILIZATIONAL CHANGE

Abstract

This paper explores the complex relationship between colonialism, religion, and civilizational change, particularly focusing on how colonial enterprises imposed religious structures and civilizational narratives upon indigenous populations. By analyzing historical case studies across Asia, Africa, and the Americas, this study investigates how religion served as both a tool of domination and a medium of resistance within colonial frameworks. The analysis also addresses how these intersections shaped long-term civilizational transformations, particularly through educational, legal, and cultural impositions. Through a multidisciplinary approach, this article sheds light on the dual legacy of colonial religious influence in reshaping societal identities, governance structures, and cultural continuities.