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2020 AAR Annual Meeting

November 21–24 in Boston, MA

Registration Is Open!

More than 1,200 events—academic sessions, receptions, workshops—all over four days. Find unparalleled opportunities to engage with friends, colleagues, publishers, and leading scholars in the field.

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Elements of a Strong Scholarly Review

Free Webinar

On July 15 at 1pm ET, Reading Religion will host a webinar to help reviewers understand the elements of a strong, engaging scholarly review. Registration is free.

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On Racism and George Floyd Murder

AAR Board Statement

On June 4, 2020, the American Academy of Religion's Board of Directors issued a statement on racism and the murder of George Floyd.

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Excellence in Teaching Award

Call for Nominations

The AAR's Committee on Teaching and Learning seeks nominations for the 2020 Excellence in Teaching Award. Nomination deadline is August 1, 2020.

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About the American Academy of Religion

The AAR is the largest scholarly society dedicated to the academic study of religion, with more than 8,000 members around the world. The AAR's mission is to foster excellence in the academic study of religion and enhance the public understanding of religion.

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