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About AAR Membership
Membership in the American Academy of Religion is on a calendar year, from January 1 to December 31. Reminder notices are sent out regularly urging members to renew before their membership expires on December 31 so that benefits will continue into the new calendar year. Those joining after January 1, can request that missed publications be sent to you.
Membership dues are based on annual income. The rates can be found on a current membership form or as you join/renew online. Those living outside the United States must pay a $10 international mailing fee.
Membership Categories & Eligibility
Professional
This category is open to all those with a professional or scholarly interest in religion, theology, or cognate fields. A professional interest is defined by someone whose primary employment involves the critical exploration of the field broadly defined. A scholarly interest is defined by someone who is interested in religious and theological studies broadly defined whether or not the interest is a source of livelihood. Dues are based on annual income.
Student
This category is open to all those enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program. Membership is subject to a one time verification of student status. These prospective members must e-mail, fax, or mail to the AAR office a photocopy of the student ID card issued by the educational institution. Student members pay a flat rate of $30 per calendar year for membership. Student memberships can be renewed for up to 10 years.
Retired
This category is open to any individual who is retired from one’s institution or place of employment. While dues for retired members are based on annual income, retired members receive a 20% discount on the fee.
Membership Discounts
Retired
Retired Members receive a 20% discount off their membership fee. The discount has been calculated for each tier and is available on a current membership form or as you join/renew online.
International
Professional members who live outside the U.S. and make less than $15,000 USD per year pay a flat rate of $15 in addition to the $10 international postage fee.
Society of Biblical Literature (SBL)
Current SBL members receive a 20% discount on their AAR membership fee. SBL membership must be established with SBL before claiming this discount. SBL dues cannot be paid to the AAR.
How to Join or Renew Membership in the AAR
There are three convenient ways to join or renew your membership:
(We accept all major credit cards including VISA, MasterCard, Discover, AMEX, and Diners Club.)
Online
You enter all your demographic and payment information using AAR’s secure website. This is the most efficient and sustainable method of joining or renewing since it is paperless and requires less staff time to process.
Print a Membership Form
You can print a membership form from the website, complete and return it with payment via postal mail or fax. Please do not e-mail membership forms with payment information. In addition to credit cards, we accept personal and institutional checks.
Over the phone
Call the AAR office at 404-727-3049 to join the Academy over the phone using a major credit card.
If circumstances prevent you from using one of these methods, please contact the AAR via phone (404-727-3049) or e-mail (membership@aarweb.org) for other options.