American Academy of Religion

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American Academy of Religion

ORGANIZATION

Founded 1909, the American Academy of Religion is the "largest, most comprehensive association dedicated to promoting the academic study of religion. The AAR welcomes inquiry into all religious traditions, as well as all human activities associated with religion. It is inclusive of the whole range of methodologies and theories in the human sciences."

Official Website:
http://www.aarweb.org/

Location:
Atlanta, GA

Founding Date:
1909

Name Occupation Birth Death Known for

Rebecca S. Chopp Educator c. 1952 President, Colgate University

Robert Jewett Theologian 31-Dec-1933 Pauline scholar

Gerald A. Larue Scholar ? The Way of Positive Humanism

Gregory S. Neal Religion c. 1967 Possible heir to Dr. Gene Scott's ministry

Susan Niditch Scholar 1950 Folklore and the Hebrew Bible

Stephen Reno Educator c. 1943 Chancellor, University System of New Hampshire

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