Call for Papers 2027
Eastern International Regional Meeting of the American Academy of Religion
May 6-8, 2027
Hosted jointly by the University of Waterloo and Wilfrid Laurier University
Waterloo, Ontario
Deadline for submissions: January 15, 2027
Theme: Religion in the News
Religious Studies has a long history, and an even longer historical memory. The EIR invites scholars to bring these resources to bear in investigating the cutting edge of the present, with a critical focus on emerging trends and current events. How do we find religion(s) being reshaped in new ways by our hypermodern world, or reshaping it in turn? (Has “religion” found new ways to be interiorized, new external forms to move into, new shapes in theory or practice, etc?) Any aspect of phenomena deemed religious may be taken into consideration: social issues, political problems, representation in the media, novel scientific or social-scientific perspectives, etc. Proposals that do not relate to the “Religion in the News” conference theme are also welcome, and all methodological approaches and areas of study are encouraged.
Scholars from any region or association may submit a proposal. Only proposals received by the deadline will be considered for inclusion in the program. Undergraduate-only panels are encouraged (instructions at eiraar.org). The Program Committee also welcomes proposals for non-traditional sessions such as roundtables, dialogues, book discussions, etc.
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