Religion and America at 250
New WebinAAR Series
AAR is offering a series of four webinars to explore central questions around the meaning of religion, the meaning of America, and the intersections of those terms, with special consideration of the 250th anniversary of the United States.
News & Publications
RSN Articles
RSN Article
March 06, 2026
In Memoriam: Barbara Anne DeConcini (1944-2026)
Dr. Barbara Anne DeConcini, AAR’s Executive Director from 1991 to 2006, died on Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Benefits of Membership
When you become an AAR member, you join the largest society dedicated to the academic study of religion. You also gain a wide range of benefits that will enable you to elevate your career and grow your community.
Present at Our Annual Meetings
Present at Our Annual Meetings
Develop Your Skills and Career
Develop Your Skills and Career
Grow Your Network and Community
Grow Your Network and Community
Access Professional Resources, Discounts, and More
Access Professional Resources, Discounts, and More
Upcoming Events & Opportunities
Blessed Solanus Casey Graduate Essay Prizes
Graduate students are invited to submit their work for recognition in the 2025-2026 Blessed Solanus Casey Essay Prizes.
Submission Status
Now Accepting Applicants
Submission Deadline
June 1, 2026 11:59 pm ET
Luce/ACLS Collaborative Grant in China Studies
Supports innovative pilot initiatives that address pressing needs and drive long-term change in the field of China Studies.
Submission Status
Now Accepting Applicants
Submission Deadline
March 31, 2026 9:00 pm ET
CFP: 9th International Conference on Arts and Humanities
Scholars and practitioners are invited to explore the many forms and functions of intercultural mediation in the past and present.
Submission Status
Now Accepting Applicants
Submission Deadline
April 30, 2026 9:00 pm ET
WebinAAR Recordings
AAR produces and sponsors webinAARs every month on topics related to the academic study and teaching of religion. Recordings typically require an AAR membership to view.
WebinAAR
March 3, 2026
Representing Religion in Museums | Religion and America at 250 #2
In this webinAAR, a panel of scholars discuss how museums offer rare places of inter-cultural and inter-religious re-connection and re-enchantment, where people of different religious backgrounds may encounter the practices and beliefs of others, their sacred artifacts, and traditions.
WebinAAR
February 20, 2026
Religion & Gender Studies – A Strategy Session
Gender and religious studies are under attack in U.S. universities and colleges. This webinAAR features panelists discussing the current situation with all of the complex intersections of gender, religion, race, ethnicity, language, and institutional policies.
WebinAAR
January 30, 2026
Navigating the 2026 AAR Call for Proposals
In this webinAAR, the AAR Director of Programs and Publications walks through an informational session on navigating the 2026 CFP for the AAR Online June Sessions and In-person November Annual Meetings.
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Why AAR
Religious Studies Matters
Religion influences most aspects of our world and the study of religion has never been more important. AAR is committed to advocating for the academic study of religion. We support religion scholars working in many fields, and we provide resources and engagement opportunities to improve the public understanding of religion.
