American Academy of Religion
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Our mission is to foster excellence in the academic study of religion and enhance the public understanding of religion.
#AAR Member Spotlight | Yonatan Y. Brafman, whose book "Critique of Halakhic Reason: Divine Commandments and Social Normativity" was published with AAR-OUP, is a leading scholar in Modern Judaism and Judaic Studies. Read his interview: aarweb.org/news/member-...
AAR Year-Round Programming | Join us for a webinAAR on Thursday, August 13 at 1 PM ET that will explore innovative solutions for interviewing religious populations —many of them with very low prevalence rates: aarweb.org/event/pollin...
Polling Religious Groups in the U.S.: Methodological Challenges and Solutions Using AmeriSpeak – AAR
Hosted by National Opinion Research Center (NORC) Polling religious groups within the U.S. presents unique methodological challenges. Traditional approaches often require costly screening of the…
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The Annual Meeting Travel Grant program awards 15 grants on a competitive basis to members who participate in the November Annual Meeting. Congratulations to our 2026 Annual Meeting Travel Grant winners! aarweb.org/news/announc...
Funded by the generosity of Diane Apostolos-Cappadona, the Religion and the Arts Travel Grant is awarded to a graduate student studying religion and the arts who is without institutional support to attend the November Annual Meeting. Congratulations, Abigail Schweizer! aarweb.org/news/announc...
The Online June Sessions are over, but you can still register from now until July 25 for access to recordings of over 60 sessions, featuring leading scholars presenting on the topics and issues shaping the field. $25/student members $50/members $60/nonmembers Get access: aarweb.org/event/annual...
This year, thanks to the generosity of several donations made to the Judith Plaskow Travel Grant Fund, we were able to award *two* grants to scholars scheduled to present at the November Annual Meeting. Congratulations Shehnaz Haqqani and Amy Allan! aarweb.org/news/announc...
A heartfelt thank-you to our 2026 Online June Sessions sponsors for their generous support of this year’s event. Your partnership helps make meaningful conversations, learning opportunities, and community connections possible. We are grateful for your support and commitment to our work. #AARONLINE26
Today is the last day of #AARONLINE26, but you can still register until July 25 for access to recordings of over 60 sessions, featuring leading scholars presenting on the topics and issues shaping the field. $25/student members $50/members $60/nonmembers Get access: aarweb.org/event/annual...
The Louisville Institute is now accepting applications for grants (up to $55K) and fellowships (up to $150,000) supporting work at the intersection of church and academy. Grants: louisville-institute.org/programs-gra... Fellowships: louisville-institute.org/programs-gra...
Baylor University is a proud sponsor of #AARONLINE26. Use code 17AAR26 for 30% off your purchase at BaylorPress.com
AAR's Annual Business Meeting will take place tonight, June 23, 7 PM ET, during #AAROLINE26. Register now to attend virtually and participate in discussions around proposed changes to the AAR bylaws and a proposed resolution in solidarity with Gaza: aarweb.org/event/online...
#AARONLINE26 | Join us today, June 23, at 1 PM ET to celebrate the 2026 Religion and the Arts Award winner, the Church of Stop Shopping. Find out more about the session: aarweb.org/event/online...
When you register for #AARONLINE26, you get access to all session recordings for 30 days following the conference. Register now and don't miss your chance to watch the innovative, timely, and necessary scholarly conversations we'll be hosting June 23-25 on-demand: aarweb.org/event/annual...
Did you know the program for #AARONLINE26 is out? We'll have nearly 60 sessions, presidential plenaries, workshops, committee events, and more! Register now to attend the sessions live or watch the recordings later! aarweb.org/event/annual...
AAR's Annual Business Meeting will take place during #AAROLINE26. Register now to attend virtually and participate in discussions around proposed changes to the AAR bylaws and a proposed resolution in solidarity with Gaza:
(Online June Sessions) Annual Business Meeting – AAR
Claudia Schippert, American Academy of Religion, presiding Amy Defibaugh, American Academy of Religion, presiding Join the President of AAR, Laurel Schneider, and other members of the AAR for the…
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American Academy of Religion@aarweb.bsky.social · 2mo agoOn June 22, 5 PM ET, join scholars of religion, practitioners and clergy, and activists on the ground to explore the religious response to the surge of Immigration and Customs Enforcement from and beyond Minneapolis. #AARONLINE26 registration is NOT required: aarweb.org/event/free-p...
#AARONLINE26 | This FREE session (TODAY, JUNE 22 at 3 PM ET) is hosted by AAR's Status of Racial and Ethnic Minoritized People in the Professions Committee. Register now (June Meeting registration is not required): aarweb.org/event/free-p...
(Free Pre-Conference Session) Gathering Voices Amid a Dismantling of Higher Education – AAR
Hosted by the Status of Racial and Ethnic Minoritized People in the Professions Committee The Status of Racial and Ethnic Minoritized People in the Professions Committee recommends policies and good p...
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#AARONLINE26 | This FREE workshop (TODAY, JUNE 22 at 11 AM ET) will present and invite discussion of a draft proposal toward new “AAR Guidelines on Faculty Employment Practices in the Study of Religion.” Register now (June Meeting registration is not required): aarweb.org/event/free-p...
(Free Pre-Conference Workshop) Towards New “Guidelines on Faculty Employment Practices In Religious Studies – AAR
Hosted by the Academic Labor and Contingent Faculty Committee This workshop will present and invite discussion of a draft proposal toward new “AAR Guidelines on Faculty Employment Practices in the Stu...
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Our new/prospective member orientation is happening right now on zoom! It's free to register: aarweb.org/event/free-p...
(Free Pre-Conference Session) New Member Orientation – AAR
Hosted by the American Academy of Religion Join AAR leadership to learn about the American Academy of Religion, member benefits, program offerings, and how to get involved. Claudia Schippert, American...
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#AARONLINE26 | Join APRIL’s (@april.cc.commons.bsky.social) roundtable “Representing Religion in Museums," where curators & religion scholars will explore representation, repatriation, and display. Wed 1-2:30 PM (AO24-201) bit.ly/3QdvS7C #Museums #Religion #Aprilthecommons
On June 22, 5 PM ET, join scholars of religion, practitioners and clergy, and activists on the ground to explore the religious response to the surge of Immigration and Customs Enforcement from and beyond Minneapolis. #AARONLINE26 registration is NOT required: aarweb.org/event/free-p...
(Free Pre-Conference Session) Religion Mobilized Against ICE, CPB and DHS: From and Beyond Minneapolis – AAR
Hosted by the Committee on the Public Understanding of Religion Join scholars of religion, practitioners and clergy, and activists on the ground to explore the religious response to the surge of…
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Join us at #AARONLINE26 to celebrate the 2026 Religion and the Arts Award winner, the Church of Stop Shopping: aarweb.org/event/online... www.youtube.com/watch?v=MaSD...
Activists Stop A Deportation With Their Bikes
Podcast: The Earth Wants YOU! https://soundcloud.com/revbilly/bonus-episode-you-cant-deport-a-movement More info: www.revbilly.org Twitter: @RevBillyTalen Instagram:…
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AAR's Annual Business Meeting will take place during #AAROLINE26. Register now to attend virtually and participate in discussions around proposed changes to the AAR bylaws and a proposed resolution in solidarity with Gaza:
(Online June Sessions) Annual Business Meeting – AAR
Claudia Schippert, American Academy of Religion, presiding Amy Defibaugh, American Academy of Religion, presiding Join the President of AAR, Laurel Schneider, and other members of the AAR for the…
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Did you know the program for #AARONLINE26 is out? We'll have nearly 60 sessions, presidential plenaries, workshops, committee events, and more! Register now to attend the sessions live or watch the recordings later! aarweb.org/event/annual...
This session during #AARONLINE26 invites four graduate students to do something religious studies rarely makes institutional space for: speculate concretely about what the field could become. Register now to attend live (June 24, 7 PM ET) or watch the recording afterwards: aarweb.org/event/online...
(Online June Sessions) Presidential Plenary: Graduate Students on the Futures Religious Studies Could Choose – AAR
Jacob Barrett, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, presiding This session (during the 2026 AAR Online June Sessions) invites four graduate students to do something religious studies rarely…
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When you register for #AARONLINE26, you get access to all session recordings for 30 days following the conference. Register now and don't miss your chance to watch the innovative, timely, and necessary scholarly conversations we'll be hosting June 23-25 on-demand: aarweb.org/event/annual...
On April 22, 2026, the American Academy of Arts & Sciences announced 252 new members from all around academia, the arts, industry, journalism, and more. Congratulations to the five AAR members elected to the AAAS! aarweb.org/news/celebra...
Celebrating the AAR Members Appointed to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences - AAR
On April 22, 2026, the American Academy of Arts & Sciences announced 252 new members from all around academia, the arts, industry, journalism, and more. "The Academy, chartered in 1780, was…
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Leadership Portraits is a monthly Religious Studies News (#RSN) series that introduces readers to some of the leaders within the American Academy of Religion. For our inaugural edition, meet Ann Gleig, Program Unit Director at the AAR! aarweb.org/news/leaders...
Leadership Portraits: Ann Gleig - AAR
Ann Gleig is a professor of Religion and Cultural Studies at the University of Central Florida. Her research areas include Buddhism in America and New Religious Movements and her publications include…
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Join us during #AARONLINE26 for AAR President Laurel Schneider's plenary that will bring together college/university presidents and provosts to reflect on the future of our fields as the academy undergoes major shifts. Register now: aarweb.org/event/online...
(Online June Sessions) Presidential Plenary: Conversation with College and University Presidents – AAR
Laurel Schneider, Boston University, presiding This session brings together scholars of religion who are college or university presidents and provosts to reflect on the future of our fields as the…
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