Year-Round Programming
AAR produces and sponsors webinAARs every month on topics related to the academic study and teaching of religion. These webinAARs may be single-session events, part of a series, or components of AAR certificate programs. WebinAARs are hosted by AAR committees, program units, or in collaboration with other academic and professional development organizations. Live WebinAARs are open to the public. Recordings typically require an AAR membership to view and are available to watch below.
WebinAAR
February 26, 2025
The REL Toolbox: Resources for Departments & Programs
In this webinAAR, learn about The REL Toolbox (reltoolbox.ua.edu), a free online advocacy resource for religion departments and programs.
WebinAAR
February 3, 2025
Navigating the 2025 AAR Call for Proposals
In this webinAAR, Join the AAR Director of Programs and Publications for an information session on navigating the 2025 CFP for the AAR Online June Sessions and In-person November Annual Meetings.
WebinAAR
January 6, 2025
Meet the 2025 AAR President, Leela Prasad
Dr. Leela Prasad is the newly installed President of the American Academy of Religion for 2025. Join AAR Executive Director Claudia Schippert to learn more about and explore Prasad’s vision and goals for the AAR in 2025.
WebinAAR
November 18, 2024
How to Propose a New Program Unit or Seminar
In this webinAAR, the AAR Program Committee Chair and Director of Programs and Publications lead an informal chat about the guidelines and policies for proposing a new program unit or seminar for the American Academy of Religion.
WebinAAR
November 18, 2024
The Role of Religion in the U.S. Election
A conversation with religion scholars, activists, and journalists to discuss the role of religion in the recent U.S. election.
WebinAAR
November 14, 2024
Teaching Across Difference in Times of Trauma
In this webinAAR, explore pedagogies that co-create spaces of exploration and engagement in high conflict contexts.
WebinAAR
November 14, 2024
Revisiting Humanities Department Closures and Mergers – One Year Later
A year ago, the University of Miami of Ohio and the University of North Carolina at Greensboro announced either the closure or significant downsizing of their Humanities’ Departments. In this webinAAR, we revisit their situations a year later.
WebinAAR
October 3, 2024
On Writing, Reviewing, and Being Reviewed
An insightful conversation with three religious studies scholars who have contributed to Reading Religion as authors, reviewers, and reviewees.
WebinAAR
September 17, 2024
Reflections on the State of the Humanities from a University President
Revisiting the state of the liberal arts with Susan Henking, a scholar of religion with experience in administrative positions in liberal arts colleges.
WebinAAR
September 7, 2024
The State of the Humanities at a Liberal Arts College
Join the AAR’s Academic Relations Committee for an interview with Kathryn McClymond, president of Oglethorpe University, as she reflects on trends and challenges facing the Humanities.