Religious Studies News

Each year, members of the American Academy of Religion are invited to nominate persons to fill open positions on AAR Standing Committees, Task Forces, and Juries. This year, there are openings on the following groups:

• Academic Relations Committee
• American Lectures in the History of Religion Committee
• Excellence in the Study of Religion Book Award Juries
• International Connections Committee
• Public Understanding of Religion
• Research Grants Jury
• Status of LGBTIQ Persons in the Profession Committee
• Status of Racial and Ethnic Minorities in the Profession Committee
• Status of Women in the Profession Committee
• Teaching and Learning Committee
• Theological Education Committee

Nominations for positions on these groups must be made in writing, and must include:

1. A description of the nominee’s academic and professional interests
2. A summary of the nominee’s activity in the AAR
3. A statement describing the nominee’s interest or promise for a particular assignment
4. A current copy of the nominee’s curriculum vita

Members may nominate themselves. All nominees must be members in good standing of the AAR. Nominations must be received by August 1, 2013, and may be e-mailed, faxed, or posted to:

Elizabeth Hardcastle
Service Coordinator
American Academy of Religion
Suite 300
825 Houston Mill Road NE
Atlanta, GA 30329 USA
Fax: 404-727-7959
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John L. Esposito, President of the AAR, and the Board of Directors will review nominations and make selections during August and September 2013. Nominees will be notified of their status soon thereafter. If you have questions about particular assignments, please feel free to contact the AAR’s Executive Staff, Board members, or Committee/Task Force chairs. Committee descriptions and rosters are available at www.aarweb.org/about_AAR/committees.