Includes bibliographical references (pages [118]-131) and index.

Part 1. The rise of religion in development - background and current trends

Religion matters - rediscovering religion

The sustainable development goals and religion - the rise of faith actors in development

Meet the family – religion's different faces in development

What's so special about them? Potentials and problems of faith actors in development

Part 2. Religion and the SDGs

“It is not God's will for us to be poor!” – religion matters for poverty alleviation (SDG 1 and 2)

“Holistic healing” – religion matters for good health and well-being (SDG 3)

“Largest and most successful education provider … outside of public education systems” – religion matters for quality education (SDG 4)

“Your women, let them be silent in the assemblies” – religion matters for gender equality (SDG 5)

“I have a dream” – religion matters for the reduction of inequality (SDG 10)

“Green religion” – religion matters for climate action (SDG 13)

“Brokers of peace” – religion matters for peace and justice (SDG 16)

Now what? Implications for academics, policymakers, and practitioners