The Center for the Study of Religion and American Culture at IUI explores the connection between religion and other aspects of American culture.
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Recent happenings and updates from the YSAR community! From new books to articles and more, current for former Young Scholars are keeping busy. Congratulations to three former YSAR members on being selected for the 2026-2027 PRRI Cohort!
If you missed our latest episode, you can now watch on YouTube or find it on your favorite podcast platform!
Show notes and Teaching Resources are now available for extended learning, find them and more: raac.indianapolis.iu.edu/...…
Mark your calendars! We will be hosting our annual reception at the 2026 Annual Meetings hosted by the American Academy of Religion (AAR) and the Society of Biblical Literature (SBL).
Our reception will be held Sun, Nov. 22, 8-10 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency, Centennial Ballroom E.
The Center's reception is a prime opportunity to connect with new and familiar peers, further conversations from the conference, and enjoy a delightful assortment of refreshments!
We are once again offering pre-registration, learn more and register: raac.indianapolis.iu.edu/aar…
The Sanctuary Movement: Religion, Activism, and Social Contestation, a syllabus by recent Young Scholar @ElProfeBarba, offers students an in-depth study of the Sanctuary Movement since the 1980s.
You can view or download it for free now in the Center's Teaching Resource Library.
Download the Syllabus at raac.indianapolis.iu.edu/tea….
Do you have a syllabus, assignment prompt, module, or other teaching resource on American religion that you'd like to share with your colleagues?
Submit your own resources below to be featured in our Teaching Resource Library: raac.indianapolis.iu.edu/res….
Bigfoot. Yeti. Mapinguari. Sasquatch. Ghosts. UFOs. Paranormal beliefs are found across national borders and historical periods, both separate from and in conversation with historical religious teachings.
Join us for Religion & the Paranormal on Sept. 24 to explore these ideas!
Learn more and register for the episode at raac.indianapolis.iu.edu/pro….
Recent happenings and updates from the YSAR community! From new books to articles and more!
If you are a current or past YSAR member and have updates to share, send them our way.
Learn more about YSAR: raac.indianapolis.iu.edu/pro…
Religion & returns for a seventh season! Last season, our theme of World on Fire examined a world convulsed by crisis. This season turns from the fire to the search that follows it...
Learn more: raac.indianapolis.iu.edu/pro…
Learn more about our Teaching Resource Library through the answers to some frequently asked questions!
Have a resource to share with others? Submit your tools on our website to further the conversations on religion and American culture!
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Religion & returns this fall with a new slate of monthly conversations on the state of religion in modern contexts.
Learn more about Religion& and explore past episodes: raac.indianapolis.iu.edu/pro….
With the fall semester approaching, now is a great time to check out some new syllabi from our recent YSAR graduates! Whether you are revamping a course our teaching something completely new, our resource library is a great tool for finding new ideas and resources.
