This book explores the feminist spirituality of the Brahma Kumaris World Spiritual University, a pioneering spiritual movement founded in India that has empowered women as spiritual leaders within a traditionally patriarchal society. Through an in-depth examination of its teachings, practices, and organizational structure, the book reveals how the Brahma Kumaris challenge conventional gender roles by emphasizing the equality of souls and the transformative power of spirituality. The research also draws meaningful connections between Brahma Kumaris spirituality and Christian feminist spirituality, offering fresh insights for interfaith dialogue and the advancement of gender justice within religious contexts. Combining rigorous scholarship with empathetic fieldwork, this book highlights the potential of spirituality as a liberating force for women and a catalyst for social transformation.

A vital contribution to women’s studies, religious scholarship, and feminist theology, this work invites readers to reconsider the role of spirituality in fostering equality, dignity, and holistic human development across diverse cultural and religious landscapes.

Dr. S. Akatoli Chishi, a member of the Sumi tribe from Thilixu Village, Nagaland, is the daughter of Mr. Sukhavi Chishi and Mrs. Tokhuli Chishi. She completed her Bachelor of Divinity at Serampore College, Serampore, and earned her Master of Theology in the Department of Religion from the North India Institute of Post Graduate Theological Studies, Kolkata. She obtained her doctorate from the North India Institute of Post Graduate Theological Studies in the Department of Religion under the South Asia Theological Research Institute (SATHRI) of the Senate of Serampore University. Currently, Dr. Chishi serves as a faculty member in the Department of Religions at Trinity Theological College, affiliated with the Senate of Serampore College (University).