2018 Annual Meeting, Nov 17-20
Mark your calendars for the 2018 Annual Meeting! Plan to join your colleagues in Denver November 17-20. Register Now!
Events 2019 Regional MeetingsOpen Calls for Papers: Eastern International Region Mid-Atlantic Region
Midwestern Region Rocky Mountain-Great Plains Region Southeastern Region Southwest Region Western Region Open Registration: Registration closed. |
News Remembering Katie G. Cannon (1950-2018)Emilie M. Townes remembers Katie Geneva Cannon, womanist theologian and author of several notable works, including Black Womanist Ethics. Read the full remembrance on RSN.  New Member Benefit!AAR members now have access to more than 80 journals in JSTOR's religion collection.  Congratulations to the 2018 IDRG Winners!Elsa Marty and Aaron T. Hollander have each won funding through the AAR's International Dissertation Research Grant (IDRG) program.  Registration and Housing Now Open!You can register for the 2018 AAR Annual Meeting, which will be held November 17-20 in Denver, Colorado. Advance rates expire after August 23, so be sure to register soon! The AAR has also arranged special hotel rates with Denver hotels, so book early to get your preferred accomodation. AAR Announces Winners of 2018 Best In-Depth Newswriting on Religion ContestSince 2000, the AAR continues to recognize journalists who engage challenging, religion news stories and help broaden the public understanding of religion. This year, Daniel Burke, CNN; Jack Jenkins, RNS; and Kelsey Dallas, Deseret News receive top honors for their insightful reporting.  Jacob Olupona Wins Award for the Public Understanding of ReligionJacob Olupona Wins Marty Award for Public Understanding of Religion Regional Development Grants AwardedCongratulations to the recipients of the 2018–2019 grants, which provide funds for special projects within the regions that aim to benefit the scholarly and professional lives of AAR members.  AAR Members Among NEH Grant WinnersCongratulations to Julie Byrne, Edward Curtis IV, Henry Goldschmidt, Shari Rabin, and Caroline Schroeder.  The AAR's New Long-Range PlanJack Fitzmier, retiring AAR Executive Director, introduces the new long-range plan, which provides a framework for growth and change in the coming years. 2018-2019 AAR Collaborative International Research Grant Cycle is OpenLearn more about the program and how to apply. A Note from Alice Hunt to AAR MembersAlice Hunt, the AAR's new Executive Director, shares her thoughts on the challenges and opportunities facing the AAR and its diverse membership. Statement on Proposed Program Cuts at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens PointThe AAR has joined with 25 other learned societies to oppose the planned elimination of 13 humanities majors at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. Read the full statement. Countering Islamophobia WorkshopThe 2018 Annual Meeting introduces a new pre-conference workshop, "Countering Islamophobia". Topics presented will raise awareness, address misperceptions and challenge critical issues of anti-Muslim bias, bigotry and prejudice.  Wadada Leo Smith: 2018 Religions and the Arts AwardeeThe composer, trumpeter, and Pulitzer Prize finalist will join the AAR at the Annual Meeting in Denver. Photo credit: Michael Jackson.  ACLS Announces 2018 FellowsThe American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS) has announced 78 Fellows for 2018, among whom are two AAR members. AAR Board Adopts New Professional Conduct Statement and Compliance Requirement for Annual Meeting RegistrationRead the updated statement and the new requirement for attendees of the AAR Annual Meeting.  DeTemple Recipient of 2018 Excellence in Teaching AwardThe Committee on Teaching and Learning is pleased to announce Jill DeTemple is the recipient of the 2018 Excellence in Teaching Award. The AAR Award for Excellence in Teaching recognizes the importance of teaching and honors outstanding teaching in the field. AAR Plenary Sessions at the 2018 Annual Meetings, DenverExciting plenary panels on Journalism and Religion and Religious Scholarship in the Social Media Age coming up at the Denver Annual Meetings. Spotlight on TeachingNew issue on "Teaching Tales: Harnessing the Power of Storytelling," with an introduction by Raj Balkaran and articles by Steven E. Lindquist, Hillary Rodrigues, Jeffrey M. Brackett, Elizabeth M. Rohlman, Shana Sippy, and Caleb Simmons. 2016-2017 AAR and SBL Job Advertisement DataThe AAR and SBL recently issued an important jobs report tracking Employment Services listing data from AY16-17. It continues the vital task of identifying key employment trends in religious, biblical, and theological studies.  Academy Fund ContributorsWe gratefully acknowledge these contributors to the Academy Fund. Their generous donations support AAR programs and services, including Annual Meeting Travel Grants. Thank you!  |
Member NotesBooks and Major Publications:
Grace Ji-Sun Kim,
Earlham School of Religion
Healing Our Broken Humanity
Stephanie L. Derrick,
Independent Historian
The Fame of C.S. Lewis
Juan Floyd-Thomas,
Vanderbilt University
Religion in the Age of Obama
Gerald James Larson,
Tagore Professor Emeritus, IU, Bloomington and Professore Emeritus, Relgious Studies, UC Santa Barbara
Classical Yoga Philosophy and the Legacy of Sāṃkhya Awards and Accomplishments:
Elizabeth Pérez,
University of California, Santa Barbara
Religion in the Kitchen: Cooking, Talking, & the Making of Black Atlantic Traditions AAR Publications
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