Welcome to the American Academy of Religion's new website. Founded in 1909, the AAR is the world's largest association of academics who research or teach topics related to religion.

http://www.aarweb.org/About_AAR/Committees/Academic_Relations/default.asp

Academic Relations Committee

Charge:  The Academic Relations Committee promotes attention to and develops resources for enhancing members’ professional development and the institutional forms within which the study of religion takes place. To fulfill its charge the Academic Relations Committee generates programs, undertakes studies, articulates best practices, and develops electronic and other resources for the undergraduate and graduate study of religion.

Composition:  Up to six members.

Terms of Office:  Three years, renewable once.

Current Members:

  • Fred Glennon (Chair)
  • Edwin David Aponte
  • Chester Gillis
  • L. DeAne Lagerquist
  • Rosetta E. Ross
  • Steve Young
  • Kyle Cole (Staff Liaison)

Welcome to the AAR's newly redesigned website! Over the coming weeks, please look for continued improvements to enhance your experience, including area-specific links in the box above, new content, and increased functionality.