2026 Annual Meetings CFP Deadline EXTENDED
Submit Proposals by March 9, 2026
The AAR Call for Proposals for the Online June and In-person November Annual Meetings is now open. The deadline to submit a proposal for both annual meetings is Monday, March 9, 11:59 PM ET.
If you need assistance or have questions about accessibility, please contact annualmeeting@aarweb.org.
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.
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Develop Your Skills and Career
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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
CFP: Journal of Jewish Ethics – Special Issue on Israel/Palestine
The Journal of Jewish Ethics invites submissions for a special issue on Israel/Palestine. Submissions may address any aspect of how Jewish traditions, texts, histories, or identities intersect with ethical issues pertaining to Israel/Palestine, especially related to present-day violence, injustice, and oppression.
Submission Status
Now Accepting Applicants
Submission Deadline
January 12, 2026 11:59 pm ET
Call for Papers: The Future of Democracy 2026 Symposium
THE FUTURE OF DEMOCRACY 2026 endeavors to bring together scholars from a wide range of disciplines and denominations for an exciting international conference which takes both scholarship and faith seriously.
Submission Status
Now Accepting Applicants
Submission Deadline
April 1, 2026 11:59 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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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.
