American Academy of Religion (@aarweb.bsky.social)

@aarweb.bsky.social Oct 9, 2026, 8:01 PM

On Wednesday, October 28 at 1 PM ET, join us for the first part of a two-part webinar that will demystify the process of proposing a new AAR program unit or seminar. Register now: aarweb.org/event/propos...

Promotional graphic for an AAR webinar titled "Proposing & Participating in Program Units & Steering Committees," hosted by AAR's Program Committee and Graduate Student Committee on October 28 at 1:00 PM ET. The graphic features a teal-to-green gradient background with a photo of a person from behind facing an audience, and headshots of speakers Ann Gleig, Jacob Barrett, and Amy Defibaugh.

@aarweb.bsky.social Oct 8, 2026, 4:02 PM

On Thursday, October 22 at 1 PM ET, join #AAR's Member Services Manager for an informational webinAAR on the health insurance options available exclusively to AAR members. Register now: aarweb.org/event/know-y...

Promotional graphic for an informational webinar titled "Know Your AAR Member Benefits: Health Coverage Informational Webinar," presented in partnership with Gallagher. The graphic is set against a blue-to-green gradient background with a faint medical background photo of a stethoscope and documents. The webinar takes place on October 29 at 1:00 PM ET, featuring speaker Janice Ford, AAR's Member Services Manager.

@aarweb.bsky.social Oct 8, 2026, 1:42 PM

#MENTORS NEEDED! The Have a Cup of Coffee Mentoring Program will be in Denver for the 2026 #AAR Annual Meeting and we need experienced scholars and professionals willing to share their wisdom and expertise with potential mentees. Apply by October 16, 2026, at 6 PM ET: aarweb.org/resource/nov...

Promotional graphic for the Have a Cup of Coffee Mentoring Program at the 2026 AAR Annual Meeting in Denver. A white text box states the mentor application deadline is October 16, 2026, and calls for experienced scholars and professionals to share their wisdom with potential mentees. The background shows two people conversing in a casual setting.

@aarweb.bsky.social Oct 8, 2026, 12:01 PM

On Tuesday, October 20 at 3 PM ET, join #AAR’s Teaching & Learning Committee and Artificial Intelligence & Religion Unit for an interactive workshop exploring how faculty are navigating the shift towards AI in religious studies and theology classrooms. Register now: aarweb.org/event/teachi...

Promotional graphic for an AAR Fall Scholarship Series webinar titled "Teaching Strategies in an Era of AI," set against a blue-to-purple gradient background with abstract digital code patterns and a silhouette of a person. The webinar is hosted by AAR's Teaching & Learning Committee and Artificial Intelligence & Religion Unit on October 20 at 3:00 PM ET, featuring speakers Amina McIntyre, Emily Gravett, Philip Butler, Namdrol Adams, and Kristyn Sessions.

@jaclynmichael.bsky.social Oct 7, 2026, 4:35 AMReposted by @aarweb.bsky.social

folks! My department is hiring for an associate or full professor in Judaic Studies, specialization open. This is an endowed chair with additional research funding. Applications are due 12/1: apply.interfolio.com/194804

@aarweb.bsky.social Oct 6, 2026, 7:31 PM

The #AAR Board of Directors Elections run through Thursday, October 29, 2026. Ballots were sent to AAR members on Thursday, October 1. If you're a member and haven't received your ballot, email [email protected].

Promotional graphic for the 2026 AAR Election with the heading "Vote Now in the 2026 AAR Election". Text explains:

What is (ital, bold) the AAR (ital, bold)? It's you. It's you and your peers. It's our interconnected community. Every year, a handful of that community stands for election to the AAR Board of Directors, volunteering their time to govern the AAR through strategic planning, policy development, assessment, and advocacy.

(bold)You decide who makes up that Board of Directors, which means you have an active hand in how the AAR heads into the future.(bold)

Voting closes on October 29 at 6 PM.

@clukasik.bsky.social Oct 2, 2026, 12:33 AMReposted by @aarweb.bsky.social

My book, “Martyrs and Migrants” has received Best Work in the Study of Practices, Communities, or Lived Contexts from the @aarweb.bsky.social! Grateful to the committee for this recognition—I am absolutely thrilled!

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@dukepress.bsky.social Oct 5, 2026, 3:00 PMReposted by @aarweb.bsky.social

Congratulations to Mariam Goshadze, whose book "The Noise Silence Makes" has been named the winner of the 2026 American Academy of Religion @aarweb.bsky.social Best First Book in Religious Studies Award. buff.ly/nfgF8Sm buff.ly/2I9OSh3

Cover of The Noise Silence Makes: Secularity and Ghana's Drum Wars by Mariam Goshadze. The top portion features a sepia toned photograph of three drums lying on their side on the ground with the legs of a crowd of people visible behind them. The main title is atop the photo and the subtitle and author name are below it in a cream-colored block. There is a vertical line of pink, cream, and white circles on the right side of the design.

@tingguowrites.bsky.social Oct 5, 2026, 8:35 PMReposted by @aarweb.bsky.social

Despite my funny face in the video cover: honoured to be featured by @utscresearch.bsky.social @utsclibrary.bsky.social and to be a finalist in the category of Best Work in the Study of Practices, Communities, or Lived Contexts, AAR @aarweb.bsky.social book awards 2026!!

@aarweb.bsky.social Oct 5, 2026, 9:24 PM

For the full jury remarks as well as a list of finalists, view the announcement on our website: aarweb.org/news/2026-aa...

@aarweb.bsky.social Oct 5, 2026, 9:24 PM

Youcef Soufi is the winner of the 2026 AAR Book Award for Best Work in Applied, Public, or Pedagogical Approaches for "Homegrown Radicals: A Story of State Violence, Islamophobia, and Jihad in the Post-9/11 World." #AARBookAwards

Graphic announcing the 2026 AAR Book Award winner for Best Work in Applied, Public, or Pedagogical Approaches: Youcef Soufi for "Homegrown Radicals: A Story of State Violence, Islamophobia, and Jihad in the Post-9/11 World". Includes a quote from the jury praising the book's invitation to reconsider the human cost of the war on terror and modern radicalization discourse, set against a background of bookshelves and the book cover featuring a field of wildflowers with red poppies under a cloudy sky.

@aarweb.bsky.social Oct 5, 2026, 9:24 PM

Jessica X. Zu is the winner of the 2026 AAR Book Award for Best Work in Theoretical, Philosophical, or Critical Studies for "Just Awakening: Yogācāra Social Philosophy in Modern China." #AARBookAwards

Graphic announcing the 2026 AAR Book Award winner for Best Work in Theoretical, Philosophical, or Critical Studies: Jessica X. Zu for "Just Awakening: Yogācāra Social Philosophy in Modern China". Includes a quote from the jury describing the book as a model for descriptive and normative scholarship with a palpable humanist impulse, set against a background of bookshelves and the book cover featuring round seed or spore illustrations.

@aarweb.bsky.social Oct 5, 2026, 9:24 PM

Candace Lukasik is the winner of the 2026 AAR Book Award for Best Work in the Study of Practices, Communities, or Lived Contexts for "Martyrs and Migrants: Coptic Christians and the Persecution Politics of US Empire." #AARBookAwards

Graphic announcing the 2026 AAR Book Award winner for Best Work in the Study of Practices, Communities, or Lived Contexts: Candace Lukasik for "Martyrs and Migrants: Coptic Christians and the Persecution Politics of US Empire". Includes a quote from the jury praising the sensitive and compelling account of Egyptian Coptic Christians navigating the US asylum process, set against a background of bookshelves and the book cover featuring warm-toned artwork of figures.

@aarweb.bsky.social Oct 5, 2026, 9:24 PM

Rian Thum is the winner of the 2026 AAR Book Award for Best Work in Textual or Historical Studies for "Islamic China: An Asian History." #AARBookAwards

Graphic announcing the 2026 AAR Book Award winner for Best Work in Textual or Historical Studies: Rian Thum for "Islamic China: An Asian History". Includes a quote from the jury highlighting the author's investigation into how faith traveled and settled into daily life, set against a background of bookshelves and the book's green and yellow cover.

@aarweb.bsky.social Oct 5, 2026, 9:24 PM

Anthony M. Petro is the winner of the 2026 AAR Book Award for Religion and the Arts for "Provoking Religion: Sex, Art, and the Culture Wars." #AARBookAwards

Graphic announcing the 2026 AAR Book Award winner for the Religion and the Arts Book Award: Anthony M. Petro for "Provoking Religion: Sex, Art, and the Culture Wars". Includes a quote from the jury praising Petro's interdisciplinary reframing of the 1980s and 90s culture wars through feminist and queer artists, set against a background of bookshelves and the book's red cover.

@aarweb.bsky.social Oct 5, 2026, 9:24 PM

Mariam Goshadze is the winner of the 2026 AAR Book Award for Best First Book for "The Noise Silence Makes: Secularity and Ghana's Drum Wars." #AARBookAwards

Graphic announcing the 2026 AAR Book Award winner for Best First Book in Religious Studies: Mariam Goshadze for "The Noise Silence Makes: Secularity and Ghana's Drum Wars". Includes a quote from the jury praising the study's challenge to assumptions about traditional religions, secularity, and power, set against a background of bookshelves and a book cover image.

@aarweb.bsky.social Oct 5, 2026, 8:49 PM

We're hosting an informational webinAAR tomorrow, October 6, 12 PM ET, on how the #AAR works! Come with your questions about how leadership is elected, what function committees have, how the Annual Meeting programs are made, and more! Register now: aarweb.org/event/how-do...

Promotional graphic for an informational webinar titled "How Does the AAR Work?", hosted by AAR's Governance and Leadership Development Committee on October 6 at 12:00 PM ET. Featured speakers include Laurel Schneider, Leela Prasad, Claudia Schippert, Amy Defibaugh, Edwin Aponte, and Heather White.

@aarweb.bsky.social Sep 25, 2026, 10:14 PM

Fill out your #AAR member profile by Monday, September 28, 6 PM ET, for a chance to win! On September 29, we'll be giving away $100 to 20 randomly selected members who have their profiles completed.

@ecothought.bsky.social Sep 23, 2026, 8:06 PMReposted by @aarweb.bsky.social

The Energy, Extraction, and Religion Seminar invites scholars, advocates, and the public to a panel conversation about religion, energy, water, and extractive imaginaries. (Thanks to @aarweb.bsky.social and Christiana Zenner for organizing)

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@aarweb.bsky.social Sep 21, 2026, 12:15 PM

AAR Grant Deadline Extended to 9/23/2026 at 6:00pm. Check out AAR's open grants at aarweb.org/career-commu...