About AAR Book Awards
Each year, the AAR recognize new scholarly publications that make significant contributions to the study of religion. These awards honor works of distinctive originality, intelligence, creativity and importance—books that affect decisively how religion is examined, understood, and interpreted.
Book Awards are given in six categories:
- Best First Book in Religious Studies
- Religion and the Arts Book Award
- Best Work in Textual or Historical Studies
- Best Work in the Study of Practices, Communities, or Lived Contexts
- Best Work in Theoretical, Philosophical, or Critical Studies
- Best Work in Applied, Public, or Pedagogical Approaches
You can view a list of previous winners in previous AAR Book Award categories.
Criteria, nomination process, selection process, and notification
- Please consult the criteria, nomination process, and other relevant information for the specific award on the relevant webpage.
Questions
For any questions, please contact us at awards@aarweb.org.