Events

2020 Annual Meeting

Your AAR staff continues to work toward holding the Annual Meeting in Boston, Nov. 21-24, 2020. We are aware of the uncertainty and contradictory projections related to the COVID-19 pandemic and with health and safety as a priority, we will continue monitoring the guidance of governments and health experts as we plan and make decisions. Should any changes need to be made related to the 2020 Annual Meeting, we will promptly notify you.

2020 Regional Meetings

Open Registration:

All remaining regional meetings for 2020 have been canceled

Ray L. Hart Service Award

The Ray L. Hart Service Award, established by the Board of Directors in 1992, is given to persons whose dedication and service have made significant contributions to the AAR's mission to foster excellence in the academic study of religion and enhance the public understanding of religion. The recipient is selected by the AAR Executive Committee.

Nominations may be submitted through the AAR’s online nomination submission system.

Deadline for submissions: February 1, 2020, 11:59 pm Eastern Time.

 

Please send any questions to .

 

Ray L. Hart Service Award Recipients to Date

  • Kathryn McClymond (2019)
  • Judith Berling (2005)
  • Harry Buck & Robert V. Smith, given as "Founders Award" (2002)
  • Peter Paris (2001)
  • Robert Detweiler (1997)
  • Austin Creel (1995)
  • Raymond Williams (1994)
  • Ray L. Hart (1993)