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# American Academy of Religion

We are the largest scholarly society dedicated to the academic study of religion. Our mission is to foster excellence in the academic study of religion and enhance the public understanding of religion.

About AAR

## 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!

Support AAR in Defending Religious Studies

## News & Publications

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RSN Articles

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November 13, 2025

##### Open Tabs | November 2025

November 11, 2025

##### The Publicly Engaged Religion Mapping Project

RSN Articles

RSN Article

November 11, 2025

##### Mentoring Graduate Students, Reimagined

*From a series by AAR’s Graduate Student Committee on the struggles and obstacles facing graduate students today*

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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

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Types of Membership

### Emilie Townes

Martin Luther King, Jr. Professor of Religion and Black Studies, Boston University
Member since 1985

The opportunity to present papers, meet senior scholars, discover the scholars in my age cohort, forge both friendships and project partners, serve on committees, and become AAR's first Black woman president was made possible by my membership.

### Asma Afsaruddin

Herman B. Wells Endowed Professor of Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures, Indiana University at Bloomington
Member Since 1999

AAR has been a wonderful venue to present my research and learn from the work of other specialists in my field and beyond. Every annual conference provides a cornucopia of panels to attend and opportunities to network with colleagues who keep me connected with the latest trends in my field.

### Wendy Mallette

Assistant Professor of Religious Studies, University of Oklahoma
Member Since 2013

AAR has enabled me to keep up with friends and colleagues, even as we’ve moved to different institutions across the country. The support that comes from these opportunities to catch up with old friends and to meet new ones has been immensely generative for me over the years.

## 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.

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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.

## Upcoming Events

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##### November Annual Meeting

November 22 - 25, 2025

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##### 2025 Call for Regional Leadership Nominations

December 1, 2025

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##### The Institute for Signifying Scriptures – Seminar

February 5 - 8, 2026

## More to Explore

#### Opportunities Calendar

Discover grants, awards, and other upcoming opportunities for scholars of religion.

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#### Book Reviews

Read the latest reviews published in our openly accessible book review website, *Reading Religion*.

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Why AAR

## 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.

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