Document Type : Conceptual paper (International Relation)

Authors

• Reza Ansaribardeh ¹
• Sayyed Mojtaba Azizi ²

¹ Ph.D in Political Science (Iranian Issues), Tehran, Iran

² Associate Professor of Political Science, Imam Sadiq University, Tehran, Iran

Abstract

This study explores the capacities of practical theology in the foreign policy of the Islamic Republic of Iran. The significance of this topic lies in the potential of practical theology to offer a novel framework for understanding and implementing Iran's foreign policy. The main question of the article is: What are the capacities of practical theology in the foreign policy of the Islamic Republic of Iran? The research follows a descriptive-analytical approach, and data have been collected through library research and expert interviews. The research process includes examining the concepts of practical theology and foreign policy, analyzing expert perspectives, and identifying the capacities of practical theology in three main areas: shaping national identity and interests, guiding foreign policy behavior, and offering a new definition of the international order. The article’s main contribution is presenting a new perspective on integrating practical theology with foreign policy, which could enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of Iran’s foreign policy while also providing a basis for more active Iranian engagement in shaping the future global order

Keywords

• Practical Theology
• Foreign Policy
• Global Order
• Islamic Republic of Iran
• International System

Main Subjects

• Political Thought