Dr. Shireen Mohammed Kazem, a faculty member at the College of Arts, University of Baghdad, participated in the international conference titled “Crises and Preaching in the Middle East”, organized by the French Institute for the Near East (IFPO). She presented a research paper entitled:
“The Role of Religious Preaching by Christian and Yazidi Clergy during the Crisis of Extremist Group Control (2014–2017): A Case Study from the Perspective of Social Work.”
The study aimed to examine Christian and Yazidi religious sermons, understand the phases of the crisis through the lens of sociology, and explore the role of clergy in promoting social cohesion.
In conclusion, the research highlighted the significant contribution of religious figures to social cohesion, the importance of preaching and religious discourse in the Christian and Yazidi communities in Iraq, and the need to shed light on the value of religious and cultural diversity in reinforcing national identity. It also emphasized the role of social work in analyzing diverse communities and proposing solutions to current challenges.
This academic contribution aligns with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), specifically Goal 4 (Quality Education) and Goal 17 (Partnerships for the Goals).
