Center for the Study of Religion & American Culture
@csraac.bsky.social
https://raac.indianapolis.iu.edu/
The Center for the Study of Religion and American Culture at IUI explores the connection between religion and other aspects of American culture.
The Center for the Study of Religion and American Culture at IUI explores the connection between religion and other aspects of American culture.
Meet the mentors for the 2026-2028 YSAR Cohort! We are so excited to be joined by two amazing scholars. Applications for the 2026-2028 Cohort are live on our website!
Learn more about Hillary, Lerone, their work, and the program:
raac.indianapolis.iu.edu/programs/you...
Learn more about Hillary, Lerone, their work, and the program:
raac.indianapolis.iu.edu/programs/you...
February 16, 2026 at 7:10 PM
Meet the mentors for the 2026-2028 YSAR Cohort! We are so excited to be joined by two amazing scholars. Applications for the 2026-2028 Cohort are live on our website!
Learn more about Hillary, Lerone, their work, and the program:
raac.indianapolis.iu.edu/programs/you...
Learn more about Hillary, Lerone, their work, and the program:
raac.indianapolis.iu.edu/programs/you...
Applications are now open for the 2026-2028 Young Scholars in American Religion cohort.
Applications are due April 1, 2026.
Learn more about YSAR and apply to be apart of the next cohort: raac.indianapolis.iu.edu/young-schola...
Applications are due April 1, 2026.
Learn more about YSAR and apply to be apart of the next cohort: raac.indianapolis.iu.edu/young-schola...
February 16, 2026 at 4:04 PM
Applications are now open for the 2026-2028 Young Scholars in American Religion cohort.
Applications are due April 1, 2026.
Learn more about YSAR and apply to be apart of the next cohort: raac.indianapolis.iu.edu/young-schola...
Applications are due April 1, 2026.
Learn more about YSAR and apply to be apart of the next cohort: raac.indianapolis.iu.edu/young-schola...
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Grant helping MSU’s Lukasik unite scholars to rethink diaspora in American religion
www.msstate.edu
February 14, 2026 at 6:47 PM
Applications for the 9th Biennial's Graduate Student Presentations close this weekend! These presentations are a great way for emerging scholars to showcase their work and receive constructive feedback.
Learn more and apply: raac.indianapolis.iu.edu/9th-biennial...
Learn more and apply: raac.indianapolis.iu.edu/9th-biennial...
February 13, 2026 at 5:12 PM
Applications for the 9th Biennial's Graduate Student Presentations close this weekend! These presentations are a great way for emerging scholars to showcase their work and receive constructive feedback.
Learn more and apply: raac.indianapolis.iu.edu/9th-biennial...
Learn more and apply: raac.indianapolis.iu.edu/9th-biennial...
We are one week away from Religion & the Promise of Career Readiness! Tune in next Thur at 3pm for a conversation on the opportunities, challenges, and debates surrounding this shift in religious studies and in higher education!
Learn more and register: raac.indianapolis.iu.edu/programs/rel...
Learn more and register: raac.indianapolis.iu.edu/programs/rel...
February 12, 2026 at 8:05 PM
We are one week away from Religion & the Promise of Career Readiness! Tune in next Thur at 3pm for a conversation on the opportunities, challenges, and debates surrounding this shift in religious studies and in higher education!
Learn more and register: raac.indianapolis.iu.edu/programs/rel...
Learn more and register: raac.indianapolis.iu.edu/programs/rel...
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#cfp We are seeking papers for both a pre-conference workshop for New England-based anthropology PhD Students and early career faculty (March 27) and paper proposals for two panels (all ranks) (March 28). Due by 02.23.2026. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
February 6, 2026 at 11:25 PM
#cfp We are seeking papers for both a pre-conference workshop for New England-based anthropology PhD Students and early career faculty (March 27) and paper proposals for two panels (all ranks) (March 28). Due by 02.23.2026. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
If you are local to Indianapolis, check out this event with @ryanburge.bsky.social! Ryan will dive into how religion, church life, politics and more have been changing over the last 50 years.
March 1, 4pm at TAB Presbyterian Church!
Learn more: tabpres.org/ryan-burge-t...
March 1, 4pm at TAB Presbyterian Church!
Learn more: tabpres.org/ryan-burge-t...
February 12, 2026 at 4:26 PM
If you are local to Indianapolis, check out this event with @ryanburge.bsky.social! Ryan will dive into how religion, church life, politics and more have been changing over the last 50 years.
March 1, 4pm at TAB Presbyterian Church!
Learn more: tabpres.org/ryan-burge-t...
March 1, 4pm at TAB Presbyterian Church!
Learn more: tabpres.org/ryan-burge-t...
Project Director @andrew-whitehead.bsky.social recently joined #TheContext podcast by @kettering.org to discuss the threat of Christian nationalism on democracy in America. Listen to this timely conversation at bit.ly/GetTheContext.
February 11, 2026 at 6:14 PM
Project Director @andrew-whitehead.bsky.social recently joined #TheContext podcast by @kettering.org to discuss the threat of Christian nationalism on democracy in America. Listen to this timely conversation at bit.ly/GetTheContext.
From music to sports and media explore more of our free resources on popular culture and Black history!
Find the resources here: raac.indianapolis.iu.edu/resources/
Find the resources here: raac.indianapolis.iu.edu/resources/
February 11, 2026 at 4:38 PM
From music to sports and media explore more of our free resources on popular culture and Black history!
Find the resources here: raac.indianapolis.iu.edu/resources/
Find the resources here: raac.indianapolis.iu.edu/resources/
Meet the host and panelists for the upcoming Religion & episode! Religion & the Promise of Career Readiness will air live on Thursday Feb. 19th from 3-4PM on Zoom!
Learn more about the panelists, their work, and register for the episode: raac.indianapolis.iu.edu/programs/rel...
Learn more about the panelists, their work, and register for the episode: raac.indianapolis.iu.edu/programs/rel...
February 10, 2026 at 3:39 PM
Meet the host and panelists for the upcoming Religion & episode! Religion & the Promise of Career Readiness will air live on Thursday Feb. 19th from 3-4PM on Zoom!
Learn more about the panelists, their work, and register for the episode: raac.indianapolis.iu.edu/programs/rel...
Learn more about the panelists, their work, and register for the episode: raac.indianapolis.iu.edu/programs/rel...
Interested in the YSAR program? Check out some of the different things our past and current members are working on!
From book talks to podcasts, YSAR members are sharing their work in many ways!
Learn more about YSAR: raac.indianapolis.iu.edu/programs/you...
From book talks to podcasts, YSAR members are sharing their work in many ways!
Learn more about YSAR: raac.indianapolis.iu.edu/programs/you...
February 9, 2026 at 7:21 PM
Interested in the YSAR program? Check out some of the different things our past and current members are working on!
From book talks to podcasts, YSAR members are sharing their work in many ways!
Learn more about YSAR: raac.indianapolis.iu.edu/programs/you...
From book talks to podcasts, YSAR members are sharing their work in many ways!
Learn more about YSAR: raac.indianapolis.iu.edu/programs/you...
The Young Scholars Program seeks to not only shape scholars into the best they can be, but also create a community for learning, encouraging, and supporting each other.
Applications for the next cohort go live soon!
Learn more and make sure to apply: raac.indianapolis.iu.edu/programs/you...
Applications for the next cohort go live soon!
Learn more and make sure to apply: raac.indianapolis.iu.edu/programs/you...
February 9, 2026 at 2:56 PM
The Young Scholars Program seeks to not only shape scholars into the best they can be, but also create a community for learning, encouraging, and supporting each other.
Applications for the next cohort go live soon!
Learn more and make sure to apply: raac.indianapolis.iu.edu/programs/you...
Applications for the next cohort go live soon!
Learn more and make sure to apply: raac.indianapolis.iu.edu/programs/you...
The Congregations and Polarization Project is an effort to learn how congregations in IN are dealing with the current climate of division. It is looking at how congregations approach difficult topics such as racism, immigration, gun ownership, and more. raac.indianapolis.iu.edu/programs/con...
February 6, 2026 at 7:33 PM
The Congregations and Polarization Project is an effort to learn how congregations in IN are dealing with the current climate of division. It is looking at how congregations approach difficult topics such as racism, immigration, gun ownership, and more. raac.indianapolis.iu.edu/programs/con...
Join us Thursday Feb. 19 at 3pm for Religion & the Promise of Career Readiness where panelists will dive into the opportunities, challenges, and debates surrounding these shifts and what it means for the future of Religious Studies.
Learn more & register: raac.indianapolis.iu.edu/programs/rel...
Learn more & register: raac.indianapolis.iu.edu/programs/rel...
February 5, 2026 at 6:12 PM
Join us Thursday Feb. 19 at 3pm for Religion & the Promise of Career Readiness where panelists will dive into the opportunities, challenges, and debates surrounding these shifts and what it means for the future of Religious Studies.
Learn more & register: raac.indianapolis.iu.edu/programs/rel...
Learn more & register: raac.indianapolis.iu.edu/programs/rel...
In honor of Black History Month we are highlighting a variety of free resources from our fellows, young scholars, and more!
Find key resources for learning and educating about the Civil Rights Movement.
Find the resources here: raac.indianapolis.iu.edu/resources/
Find key resources for learning and educating about the Civil Rights Movement.
Find the resources here: raac.indianapolis.iu.edu/resources/
February 4, 2026 at 5:33 PM
In honor of Black History Month we are highlighting a variety of free resources from our fellows, young scholars, and more!
Find key resources for learning and educating about the Civil Rights Movement.
Find the resources here: raac.indianapolis.iu.edu/resources/
Find key resources for learning and educating about the Civil Rights Movement.
Find the resources here: raac.indianapolis.iu.edu/resources/
Join us for a conversation around the opportunities, challenges, and debates surrounding the future of Religious Studies in higher education. Religion & the Promise of Career Readiness will air live February 19th at 3PM!
raac.indianapolis.iu.edu/programs/rel...
raac.indianapolis.iu.edu/programs/rel...
February 3, 2026 at 5:32 PM
Join us for a conversation around the opportunities, challenges, and debates surrounding the future of Religious Studies in higher education. Religion & the Promise of Career Readiness will air live February 19th at 3PM!
raac.indianapolis.iu.edu/programs/rel...
raac.indianapolis.iu.edu/programs/rel...
In recognition of Black History Month, the Center will be highlighting resources from our Teaching Resource Library, National Fellows, and related organizations throughout February.
Discover free resources today at raac.indianapolis.iu.edu/resources/ and follow along all month for key resources.
Discover free resources today at raac.indianapolis.iu.edu/resources/ and follow along all month for key resources.
February 2, 2026 at 8:29 PM
In recognition of Black History Month, the Center will be highlighting resources from our Teaching Resource Library, National Fellows, and related organizations throughout February.
Discover free resources today at raac.indianapolis.iu.edu/resources/ and follow along all month for key resources.
Discover free resources today at raac.indianapolis.iu.edu/resources/ and follow along all month for key resources.
Applications for the 9th Biennial Graduate Student Presentations are still open! These presentations are a great opportunity for students to showcase their work and receive feedback from other scholars.
To learn more or apply: raac.indianapolis.iu.edu/9th-biennial...
To learn more or apply: raac.indianapolis.iu.edu/9th-biennial...
January 30, 2026 at 5:35 PM
Applications for the 9th Biennial Graduate Student Presentations are still open! These presentations are a great opportunity for students to showcase their work and receive feedback from other scholars.
To learn more or apply: raac.indianapolis.iu.edu/9th-biennial...
To learn more or apply: raac.indianapolis.iu.edu/9th-biennial...
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Black Buddhism Faculty Training Workshop
@princetonccsr.bsky.social
August 5-8, 2026.
Application deadline: February 23.
Focused on pedagogy in the study of Black Buddhism; conversation among scholars of African American religion and Buddhism; encouraging students to pursue Buddhist Studies.
@princetonccsr.bsky.social
August 5-8, 2026.
Application deadline: February 23.
Focused on pedagogy in the study of Black Buddhism; conversation among scholars of African American religion and Buddhism; encouraging students to pursue Buddhist Studies.
Black Buddhism Faculty Training
bbft.ccsr.princeton.edu
January 21, 2026 at 8:39 PM
Black Buddhism Faculty Training Workshop
@princetonccsr.bsky.social
August 5-8, 2026.
Application deadline: February 23.
Focused on pedagogy in the study of Black Buddhism; conversation among scholars of African American religion and Buddhism; encouraging students to pursue Buddhist Studies.
@princetonccsr.bsky.social
August 5-8, 2026.
Application deadline: February 23.
Focused on pedagogy in the study of Black Buddhism; conversation among scholars of African American religion and Buddhism; encouraging students to pursue Buddhist Studies.
If you missed the conversation or want to learn more from our panelists, Teaching Resources, Show Notes, and more now available on our website!
raac.indianapolis.iu.edu/programs/rel...
raac.indianapolis.iu.edu/programs/rel...
January 29, 2026 at 4:01 PM
If you missed the conversation or want to learn more from our panelists, Teaching Resources, Show Notes, and more now available on our website!
raac.indianapolis.iu.edu/programs/rel...
raac.indianapolis.iu.edu/programs/rel...
New resources, book talks, and more from some of our Young Scholar Program Alumni!
Check out a new project on the founding of America from Max Mueller and find information on book talks and presentations from Jeffery Wheatley, Sonia Hazard and more!
Check out a new project on the founding of America from Max Mueller and find information on book talks and presentations from Jeffery Wheatley, Sonia Hazard and more!
January 28, 2026 at 9:02 PM
New resources, book talks, and more from some of our Young Scholar Program Alumni!
Check out a new project on the founding of America from Max Mueller and find information on book talks and presentations from Jeffery Wheatley, Sonia Hazard and more!
Check out a new project on the founding of America from Max Mueller and find information on book talks and presentations from Jeffery Wheatley, Sonia Hazard and more!
Lilly Endowment invites organizations to submit proposals to its new Exploring Christian Practices Initiative. This opportunity aims to help individuals address their spiritual interests and questions, find and build community with others, and nourish their religious lives.
Find out more below!
Find out more below!
Exploring Christian Practices Initiative - Lilly Endowment
This new initiative aims to increase access to settings that help individuals explore and engage in Christian practices.
lillyendowment.org
January 28, 2026 at 7:54 PM
Lilly Endowment invites organizations to submit proposals to its new Exploring Christian Practices Initiative. This opportunity aims to help individuals address their spiritual interests and questions, find and build community with others, and nourish their religious lives.
Find out more below!
Find out more below!
If you were unable to join us live or would like to revisit our conversation on Religion & Podcasts As Public Engagement the recording is now available on YouTube and podcast streaming platforms!
Youtube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=bZz1...
Learn more: raac.indianapolis.iu.edu/programs/rel...
Youtube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=bZz1...
Learn more: raac.indianapolis.iu.edu/programs/rel...
January 27, 2026 at 9:00 PM
If you were unable to join us live or would like to revisit our conversation on Religion & Podcasts As Public Engagement the recording is now available on YouTube and podcast streaming platforms!
Youtube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=bZz1...
Learn more: raac.indianapolis.iu.edu/programs/rel...
Youtube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=bZz1...
Learn more: raac.indianapolis.iu.edu/programs/rel...
Religion and American Culture: A Journal of Interpretation, is one of our oldest and most important ongoing projects. The Journal is devoted to promoting the ongoing scholarly discussion of the dynamics of religion in America.
Submit to the Journal: www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
Submit to the Journal: www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
January 26, 2026 at 8:28 PM
Religion and American Culture: A Journal of Interpretation, is one of our oldest and most important ongoing projects. The Journal is devoted to promoting the ongoing scholarly discussion of the dynamics of religion in America.
Submit to the Journal: www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
Submit to the Journal: www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
Thank you for tuning in for our first episode of #Religionand in 2026!
Learn more about our next episode: Religion & the Promise of Career Readiness next month!
raac.indianapolis.iu.edu/programs/rel...
Learn more about our next episode: Religion & the Promise of Career Readiness next month!
raac.indianapolis.iu.edu/programs/rel...
January 22, 2026 at 6:02 PM
Thank you for tuning in for our first episode of #Religionand in 2026!
Learn more about our next episode: Religion & the Promise of Career Readiness next month!
raac.indianapolis.iu.edu/programs/rel...
Learn more about our next episode: Religion & the Promise of Career Readiness next month!
raac.indianapolis.iu.edu/programs/rel...