Josef Boehle

Dr. Josef Boehle is a Research Fellow in Globalisation, Religion and Politics at the University of Birmingham's School of Philosophy, Theology and Religion. He serves as Director of the Charter for Forgiveness and Reconciliation Project and previously coordinated the UNESCO Chair in Interfaith Studies (2004–2010).

• PhD in Theology from University of Birmingham (2001)
• Postgraduate Theology degree from University of Tübingen

His research focuses on inter-civilizational inter-religious dialogue in global politics, examining religion's role in international institutions like the UN system. Key areas include peacebuilding, conflict resolution, reconciliation models, and globalization ethics.

Analysis of recent publications shows recurring themes: United Nations engagement with religious actors, interfaith contributions to sustainable development, and ethical frameworks for multicultural cooperation. His work bridges theological analysis with practical policy implementation.

• Interfaith Visionary, Temple of Understanding (2010)

He supervises research in religion and peacebuilding through the School's PhD program and collaborates with international organizations like the UN Alliance of Civilizations Forum. His current projects include completing a monograph on religion and politics in a global age and developing peacebuilding models for conflict zones.