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.

Since 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.

Learn more about the program and how to apply.
Application deadline is October 1.

After a year-long search, the American Academy of Religion has selected Dr. Alice W. Hunt, President of Chicago Theological Seminary, to serve as its next Executive Director.

The composer, trumpeter, and Pulitzer Prize finalist will join the AAR at the Annual Meeting in Denver. Photo credit: Michael Jackson.

The American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS) has announced 78 Fellows for 2018, among whom are two AAR members.

The 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.

The AAR’s International Connections Committee is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2017-2018 Collaborative International Research Grants. 

The 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.