Religious Studies Matters: Fall Fundraising Campaign
We are already halfway to our goal — help us get there!
In order to sustain our collective endeavors, we are running a Fall Fundraising Campaign. Some individual “AAR matchmakers” and members of the AAR Board of Directors have agreed to match up to $35,000 in the hopes of raising a total of $70,000. No contribution is too small!
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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
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
November 10, 2025
Religious Studies Department and Program Closures: A Strategy Session with AAR President Leela Prasad
This listening and strategizing session led by AAR President Leela Prasad is part of a continuing series responding to the accelerating closure of religious studies departments and programs in the U.S. academy.
WebinAAR
November 14, 2025
Religion and Conflict: Case Studies from Ukraine
As part of the Fall Fridays Scholarship WebinAAR Series, this webinar features a panel of globally renowned experts in Orthodox Studies. This roundtable discussion explores the intersections of religion, war, and geopolitics in the Russian invasion of Ukraine
WebinAAR
November 7, 2025
Buddhist Feminist Historiography: A Conversation with Dr. Stephanie Balkwill
In this webinar, five scholars of Buddhist Studies with varying area expertise who all share an interest in historiographical methodologies and feminist approaches engage Dr. Balkwill’s book. Dr. Balkwill responds.
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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.
