American Academy Of Religion Inc

Programs: Annual meeting:the american academy of religion meeting was held concurrently with the society of biblical literature meeting in san antonio, texas in november 2016. It was attended by 9,460 professors and graduate students of religious studies, biblical studies, and theology. The meeting sessions consisted of more than 1,300 scholarly paper and panel sessions and various workshops as well as 396 meetings by related scholarly organizations. The theme of the meeting was revolutionary love. Speakers addressing this theme included michelle alexander, william barber, julian castro and aar 2017 president, serene jones.

membership services:aar provides a variety of services to its members. This includes publications such as a quarterly scholarly journal, monthly newsletter, online newspaper, book review website, and a book series. Numerous discounts are provided to members for other academic journals and books. In addition to our annual meeting, 10 regional meetings are held each year around the country that provide workshops and professional development opportunities. The member directory allows members to stay connected with their colleagues year-round. Our employment services include an online job board, an employment center at the annual meeting, and additional resources regarding employment trends. The department services provided by aar offer members with information and trends in the field. Other programs include a mentor program and multiple fellowship programs, as well as grants and awards.

professional development:aar staff and committees are devoted to provide professional development opportunities for our members. These include workshops related to employment, teaching, leadership, technology, career development, and publishing. Our senior members serve as mentors to other members who are in various stages of their education and careers.