The Psychological Underpinnings of Church Conflict: Analysis of the Ukrainian and Moscow Churches situations in Ukrainian Orthodoxy

This comprehensive study aims to explore the root causes of the ongoing conflict between the Ukrainian and Moscow churches through a multidisciplinary lens. Drawing on literary and religious psychology analysis, the article examines the complex historical, cultural, and psychological factors that have contributed to the conflict, providing a nuanced understanding of the ongoing tensions between these two institutions and Ukraine and Russian federation.
The article aims to provide a nuanced understanding of the complex historical, cultural, and psychological factors that have contributed to the conflict and explore the impact of these factors on the religious institutions and their followers. The article may contribute to the field of religious psychology, comparative literature, and conflict resolution by offering new insights into the sources of church conflicts and suggesting possible ways to address them. Additionally, the article may help promote a better understanding of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church and its role in Ukrainian society.

Faculty Supervisor:

James Skidmore

Student:

Partner:

National University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Information and Communications Technology; Education; Entertainment and Media

University:

University of Waterloo

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