C Schippert
@cschippert.bsky.social
Former professor, current non-profit director, queer AF, feminist, trans, anti-fascist, anti-racist, meditator, frequent smart ass.
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AAR exists to support spaces in which members convene, network, and flourish. The values we uphold — academic freedom, critical inquiry, diversity, inclusion, and transparency — are under attack.
To continue to exist is to resist, and we need your support.
To continue to exist is to resist, and we need your support.
Giving Tuesday — your support sustains the future of our field
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December 2, 2025 at 2:53 PM
AAR exists to support spaces in which members convene, network, and flourish. The values we uphold — academic freedom, critical inquiry, diversity, inclusion, and transparency — are under attack.
To continue to exist is to resist, and we need your support.
To continue to exist is to resist, and we need your support.
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We are more than two-thirds of the way toward our fundraising goal, and we hope that today, on #GivingTuesday, we can collectively push past the finish line. AAR exists for our members and is sustained by our members. We ask for your support to ensure AAR’s future. Donate now: aarweb.org
December 2, 2025 at 2:32 PM
We are more than two-thirds of the way toward our fundraising goal, and we hope that today, on #GivingTuesday, we can collectively push past the finish line. AAR exists for our members and is sustained by our members. We ask for your support to ensure AAR’s future. Donate now: aarweb.org
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Home Depot wanted holiday cheer, got a whole-ass choir calling out their partnership with ICE instead…
November 29, 2025 at 6:18 AM
Home Depot wanted holiday cheer, got a whole-ass choir calling out their partnership with ICE instead…
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This is the scandal. Trump isn’t targeting dangerous people. He’s targeting peaceful immigrants. Almost exclusively.
November 26, 2025 at 2:10 PM
This is the scandal. Trump isn’t targeting dangerous people. He’s targeting peaceful immigrants. Almost exclusively.
Dr. Emilie Townes delivers the final lecture in the 2025 series of the American Lectures in the History of Religion. Brilliant lecture, thoughful discussion, and genuine engagement. What a pleasure and privilege to learn from her.
November 25, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Dr. Emilie Townes delivers the final lecture in the 2025 series of the American Lectures in the History of Religion. Brilliant lecture, thoughful discussion, and genuine engagement. What a pleasure and privilege to learn from her.
For anyone who knows Melissa Wilcox and/or her work, please consider supporting her and her family during this critical time.
Donate to Standing with the Pitsavas-Wilcox family during recovery, organized by Pitsavas - Wilcox
Our beloved Melissa — spouse, parent, sibling, child, profess… Pitsavas - Wilcox needs your support for Standing with the Pitsavas-Wilcox family during recovery
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November 10, 2025 at 8:31 PM
For anyone who knows Melissa Wilcox and/or her work, please consider supporting her and her family during this critical time.
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As part of the Fall Fridays Scholarship WebinAAR Series, this webinar examines the complex relationship between modern universities and academic theology in the 19th century, and its implications for the study of religion in 21st century universities. Register now: aarweb.org/event/theolo...
October 28, 2025 at 8:01 PM
As part of the Fall Fridays Scholarship WebinAAR Series, this webinar examines the complex relationship between modern universities and academic theology in the 19th century, and its implications for the study of religion in 21st century universities. Register now: aarweb.org/event/theolo...
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This webinAAR will provide an overview of "The World of the Bahá’í Faith" (Routledge, 2022), in which 32 authors produced 51 chapters on Bahá’í scripture, leading figures, history, and teachings about a variety of mystic, personal, and social subjects. Register now: aarweb.org/event/the-wo...
October 28, 2025 at 6:00 PM
This webinAAR will provide an overview of "The World of the Bahá’í Faith" (Routledge, 2022), in which 32 authors produced 51 chapters on Bahá’í scripture, leading figures, history, and teachings about a variety of mystic, personal, and social subjects. Register now: aarweb.org/event/the-wo...
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@aarweb.bsky.social is hosting a free webinar next month on religion and the war in Ukraine, featuring three of the leading global experts on this topic, and moderated by @riccardiswartz.bsky.social- more info below:
aarweb.org/event/religi...
aarweb.org/event/religi...
Religion and Conflict: Case Studies from Ukraine – AAR
An AAR Fall Fridays WebinAAR Hosted by AAR’s Eastern Orthodox Studies Program Unit As part of the Fall Fridays Scholarship WebinAAR Series, this webinar features a panel of globally renowned experts i...
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October 17, 2025 at 8:53 PM
@aarweb.bsky.social is hosting a free webinar next month on religion and the war in Ukraine, featuring three of the leading global experts on this topic, and moderated by @riccardiswartz.bsky.social- more info below:
aarweb.org/event/religi...
aarweb.org/event/religi...
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Shout-out to Prof. Ribovich for being a FINALIST in the Best First Book in the History of Religions category of @aarweb.bsky.social's Book Awards!
2025 AAR Book Award Winners - AAR
About The American Academy of Religion is pleased to announce the 2025 recipients of the Awards for Excellence in the Study of Religion, the Best First Book in the History of Religions, and the Religi...
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October 17, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Shout-out to Prof. Ribovich for being a FINALIST in the Best First Book in the History of Religions category of @aarweb.bsky.social's Book Awards!
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Trump has backed Israel through numerous violations of the ceasefire, which has yet to enter its crucial second phase.
Why did Israel launch air strikes on Gaza, then ‘resume’ truce?
Trump has backed Israel through numerous violations of the ceasefire, which has yet to enter its crucial second phase.
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October 29, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Trump has backed Israel through numerous violations of the ceasefire, which has yet to enter its crucial second phase.
I always thought "ceasefire" means all parties stop shooting and killing. Somehow I must have missed a memo...
October 29, 2025 at 12:30 PM
I always thought "ceasefire" means all parties stop shooting and killing. Somehow I must have missed a memo...
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BREAKING: At least three Palestinians were killed and more have been injured in an Israeli attack on the Nuseirat refugee camp, a medical source at Al-Awda hospital has told Al Jazeera.
🔴 LIVE updates: aje.io/l55c7e
🔴 LIVE updates: aje.io/l55c7e
October 19, 2025 at 1:42 PM
BREAKING: At least three Palestinians were killed and more have been injured in an Israeli attack on the Nuseirat refugee camp, a medical source at Al-Awda hospital has told Al Jazeera.
🔴 LIVE updates: aje.io/l55c7e
🔴 LIVE updates: aje.io/l55c7e
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#FallFundraisAAR | Thanks to the generosity of several AAR board members and individual matchmakers, we are running a matching campaign until November 15. If even HALF of our nearly 6,000 members gives $10 each, we will meet our goal. Protect religious studies: aarweb.org/news/where-w...
October 16, 2025 at 3:46 PM
#FallFundraisAAR | Thanks to the generosity of several AAR board members and individual matchmakers, we are running a matching campaign until November 15. If even HALF of our nearly 6,000 members gives $10 each, we will meet our goal. Protect religious studies: aarweb.org/news/where-w...
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Need a rejuvenating pause? As Steve Burns says at the beginning of his interview with AAR president Leela Prasad, "take a deep breath" and... listen to this thought-provoking conversation around our collective inclination to believe in something larger than ourselves: www.youtube.com/watch?v=yjpd...
Why Do We God? with Professor Leela Prasad
YouTube video by Alive with Steve Burns
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October 16, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Need a rejuvenating pause? As Steve Burns says at the beginning of his interview with AAR president Leela Prasad, "take a deep breath" and... listen to this thought-provoking conversation around our collective inclination to believe in something larger than ourselves: www.youtube.com/watch?v=yjpd...
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Some 22 million Americans are set to lose health insurance subsidies by the end of the year.
Here's who it will affect and what will happen if the subsidies are allowed to expire:
Here's who it will affect and what will happen if the subsidies are allowed to expire:
Who will lose out when ACA health insurance subsidies expire?
Here’s a look at who could be affected by the end of the Affordable Care Act credits and how much prices could change.
www.washingtonpost.com
October 14, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Some 22 million Americans are set to lose health insurance subsidies by the end of the year.
Here's who it will affect and what will happen if the subsidies are allowed to expire:
Here's who it will affect and what will happen if the subsidies are allowed to expire:
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James Baldwin to Angela Davis in 1970, discussing white Americans:
October 5, 2025 at 5:19 PM
James Baldwin to Angela Davis in 1970, discussing white Americans:
Like the protest signs say: "STOP THIS NAZI SHIT!"
September 30, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Like the protest signs say: "STOP THIS NAZI SHIT!"
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In the latest AAR Weekly Briefing, AAR Executive Director Claudia Schippert shares thoughts on staying upright in an upside-down world and makes the case for higher education in a hostile climate. mailchi.mp/aarweb/advoc...
September 29, 2025 at 6:00 PM
In the latest AAR Weekly Briefing, AAR Executive Director Claudia Schippert shares thoughts on staying upright in an upside-down world and makes the case for higher education in a hostile climate. mailchi.mp/aarweb/advoc...
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On October 1, 2025 at 3 PM ET, AAR’s Committee on Teaching and Learning will host a webinAAR on “Teaching Controversial Topics in the News: Immigration and Religion in the Classroom Setting and Beyond.” Register now: aarweb.org/event/teachi...
Teaching Controversial Topics in the News: Immigration and Religion in the Classroom Setting and Beyond – AAR
Hosted by AAR’s Committee on Teaching and Learning Addressing issues such as birthright citizenship and deportation practices, this webinAAR aims to examine effective ways to teach about immigration…
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September 29, 2025 at 8:00 PM
On October 1, 2025 at 3 PM ET, AAR’s Committee on Teaching and Learning will host a webinAAR on “Teaching Controversial Topics in the News: Immigration and Religion in the Classroom Setting and Beyond.” Register now: aarweb.org/event/teachi...
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“American Academy of Arts&Sciences reports 96.3% of humanities grads age 23-32 fully employed. Earnings in humanitiess comparable to social/life sciences, job satisfaction levels too. A serious mismatch bw actual employment for hum grads +general perception."
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Mellon Foundation
The Mellon Foundation makes grants to actively unlock the power in the arts and humanities that helps connect us all.
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August 1, 2025 at 3:20 PM
“American Academy of Arts&Sciences reports 96.3% of humanities grads age 23-32 fully employed. Earnings in humanitiess comparable to social/life sciences, job satisfaction levels too. A serious mismatch bw actual employment for hum grads +general perception."
www.mellon.org/voices/human...
www.mellon.org/voices/human...