AAR Member Benefits
When you join AAR, you join a vibrant community of 6,000+ global members – the largest professional association dedicated to the academic study of religion in the world. You also gain access to a number of resources, discounts, and opportunities to grow your career and network.
Health and Professional Development
Beyond the Professoriate
Beyond the Professoriate is an e-learning platform that helps scholars pursue careers within and outside academia through live webinars and training.
Exclusive Health Insurance Options
IAHR Membership
AAR members are automatically members of the International Association for the History of Religions (IAHR) which offers access to cross-national scholarship, registration discounts, and travel grants.
Submit a Member Note
We publish our members' accomplishments including new publications, award announcements, and media mentions.
Publications
Journal of the American Academy of Religion
AAR members have online access to current and past issues of the top academic journal in the field of religious studies.
JSTOR Religious Studies Collection
Receive access to the annually updated Religious Studies Collection which includes almost 150 journals.
Oxford University Press Discounts
AAR members receive a 30% discount to academic and trade books across all disciplines. The OUP discounts automatically apply when you shop.
Penn State Press
Offers AAR members discounts on all journals.
35% off journals
50% off The Journal of Africana Religions
Office Supplies and Technology
Laptops, PCs, and Tablets
Save up to 50% off web prices in addition to limited monthly offers on the entire Lenovo product line, along with free ground shipping.
Office Supplies
- Discounts on core items from 1% to 75%
- Free next day delivery with purchase over $50
- Online and in-store shopping at Office Depot/Office Max
- Register for an account then sign in to access deals
Travel
Car Rentals
- Save up to 25% off at Avis and Budget
- Complimentary Avis Preferred and Budget Fastbreak membership
Hotel
- Save up to 60% off publicly available rates
- Access customized hotel reservation solutions
- Book in less than 3 minutes
(Please note that hotel discounts cannot be combined with existing hotel discounts for the Annual Meeting.)
How Do I Join?
Joining AAR is easy. To join online, browse our membership categories and find the one that best suits you and follow the prompts to complete your membership.
To join by phone, call us at 404-727-3049 to complete the process.
Length of membership: Please note that your AAR membership is valid for a 12-month cycle and should be renewed annually from the date of your initial registration for maintenance of your full benefits.
Membership Refund Policy: Refunds for membership must be requested within 14 days of the join date and are at the discretion of the AAR. No refunds will be granted after the 14-day window. Additionally, members who have registered for, participated in, or attended an in-person or online Annual Meeting during the 14-day refundable period will not be eligible for a refund. Refunds will not be issued if an individual's proposal for the Annual Meeting is not accepted. To request a refund, please contact membership@aarweb.org.
