The Eastern International Region of the American Academy of Religion serves as a gateway into the academic study of religion for regional participants who reside in Western Pennsylvania, the State of New York (excluding New York City), and the Canadian provinces of Ontario and Quebec. The EIR is a benefit to being a member of the AAR, at no extra fee.
We are currently preparing for our 2025 Annual Conference. This conference will be hosted by St. Lawrence University in Canton, NY and will take place April 4-6, 2025. Our Call for Papers is currently open, and we are accepting proposals that address this year's annual theme The Future(s) of Religious Studies. You can read the full CFP here. Proposals will be accepted until December 16, and can be submitted via this form.
Let's hear from you! If you are starting a project or continuing one, hosting workshops, or know about awards, grants, or upcoming publications, we want to hear from you to create and sustain an engaging and creative community of scholars. Use our website feature [“Share News” link] to share your news with us and with our Regional members. Our intention is to help members widen networks and spark conversations with scholars across the Regions. Check out the AAR-EIR Twitter feed as well as our Facebook pages for Members and Students for updates and news throughout the year.
To learn more about the rest of our Board Members, view their profiles on our 'About' page.