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Professional Societies
American Academy of Religion (AAR)
"As a learned society and professional association of teachers and research scholars, the American Academy of Religion has over 8,000 members who teach in some 1,500 colleges, universities, seminaries, and schools in North America and abroad. The Academy is dedicated to furthering knowledge of religion and religious institutions in all their forms and manifestations. This is accomplished through Academy-wide and regional conferences and meetings, publications, programs, and membership services."
Australian
Association for the Study of Religion (AASR)
"For twenty years the Australian Association for the Study of Religions has provided a forum for academics, teachers, students and others interested in the study of religion."
Association
for Religion and Intellectual Life (ARIL)
"The Association for Religion and Intellectual Life and its journal, Cross Currents, are organized in the belief that when the passions of the heart are brought into harmony with the life of the mind, religious faith can and shall contribute to the common good. [...] In feature articles, book and movie reviews, poetry and music, we will communicate a vision that encompasses humanity in its complexity as well as in its completeness. At the same time, we will serve as a resource, encouraging people from differing traditions to gather both online and in real time for dialogue, reflection, and action that will enrich the lives of all."
Canadian
Society for the Study of Religion (CSSR)
"The [Canadian Society for the Study of Religion] provides a forum for all who are involved in the academic study of religion, e.g. anthropologists, historians, phenomenologists, philosophers, psychologists, sociologists. It fosters an interdisciplinary discourse in order to arrive at a better, integrated understanding of religious phenomena. In addition, the Society encourages research in the development of religion with particular reference to the Canadian scene. Finally, the Society promotes a critical examination of the goals, methods, and styles of teaching demanded by the discipline. English and French are the official languages of the Society. Members are free to participate in the proceedings in either language."
Council
of Societies for the Study of Religion (CSSR)
"The Council of Societies for the Study of Religion is a federation of learned societies in religion interested in developing greater coordination of the field as a whole."
International
Association for the History of Religions (IAHR)
"The
International Association for the History of Religions serves to promote
the academic study of religions through the international collaboration
of all scholars whose research has a bearing on the subject. [...] It
consists in principle of its member associations which are established
in various countries and regions throughout the world. The IAHR was founded
as an organization in 1950 on the occasion of the VIIth International
Congress for the History of Religions, held in Amsterdam. The first Congress
in the series was held in Paris in 1900."
Mormon
History Association (MHA)
"The Mormon History Association is an independent scholarly society composed of individuals of various religious faiths who share an interest in the history of the Restoration Movement."
North
American Association for the Study of Religion (NAASR)
"The North American Association for the Study of Religion (NAASR) was initially formed in 1985 by E. Thomas Lawson, Luther H. Martin, and Donald Wiebe, to encourage the historical, comparative, structural, theoretical and cognitive approaches to the study of religion among North American scholars; to represent North American scholars of religion at the international level; and to sustain communication between North American scholars and their international colleagues engaged in the study of religion."
The
Society for Hindu-Christian Studies
"The Society for Hindu-Christian Studies is dedicated to the study of Hinduism and Christianity and their interrelationships. It seeks to create a forum for the presentation of historical research and studies of contemporary practice, for the fostering of dialogue and interreligious conversation, carried forward in a spirit of openness, respect, and true inquiry."
Society
for the Scientific Study of Religion (SSSR)
"The Society for the Scientific Study of Religion was founded in 1949 by scholars in religion and social science. Its purpose is to stimulate and communicate significant scientific research on religious institutions and religious experience. Scholars from all fields of study who are interested in the scientific exploration of religion are invited to join the Society. Membership in the Society for the Scientific Study of Religion gives scholars the opportunity to share their research and ideas with other scholars."
