This editorial introduces Vol. 2, Issue 2 of Religion & Development. The articles in this issue explore the religion and development nexus from a variety of perspectives. In terms of geography, they encompass studies focusing on Ethiopia, Germany, Ghana and the Philippines and of a more overarching international scope. Methodologically, the contributions include empirical approaches (qualitative and quantitative) and a systematic literature review. Thematically, the issue includes studies scrutinising the very notion of development as well as those highlighting specific topics within the development debate and on related themes. Furthermore, the issue includes reviews of recent book publications relating to the religion and development nexus.