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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Last weekend we hosted our 9th Biennial Conference on Religion and American Culture! The weekend was kicked off with a great workshop on The Association of Religion Data Archives (ARDA) and graduate student presentations.
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Friday & Saturday were filled with amazing panels & panelists! Each session brought thought provoking questions and new perspectives. Our weekend was finished out with a fun reception, with delicious pastas & desserts.
We can't wait to see you for the 10th Biennial!
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During June there is a heightened interest around research and learning focusing on LGBTQIA history, issues, rights, and more! This month we will be highlighting a few of our different teaching and learning resources around this subject.
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You can find all these & more in our resource library!
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The final session on the Biennial Conference is about to begin! Share your thoughts on the prompt to be part of the interdisciplinary conversation. #RAAC2026
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The final block of sessions for the 9th Biennial Conference focuses on the future of the field of American religion. Session 7 highlights innovative practices for scholars and teachers to further our understanding of power, inequality, and belonging. #RAAC2026
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The morning concluded with a continuation of the conversation on academic freedom. What is the state of the study of American religions today and how are faculty and departments feeling challenges related to what they can say and how they can teach it? #RAAC2026
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The 9th Biennial Conference continues this morning with a panel of university presidents and provosts who will discuss challenges facing our institutions. Comment your questions which might be shared with the panel during the discussion. #RAAC2026
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The final session of the day leans into resistance and how religion has legitimated, accelerated, complicated, or constrained movements for social change. Contribute to the conversation in the comments and we might share it live in the discussion. #RAAC2026
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Downtown Indianapolis is buzzing this weekend with scholarly dialogue on American religion! It's the 9th Biennial Religion & American Culture Conference of the @csraac. What a privilege to have Americanists here from across the nation! @IUIndianapolis
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The third session of the 9th Biennial Conference focuses on revolution, both historic and present. Join the conversation by commenting below and tagging #RAAC2026.
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The next session will focus on religion scholars utilizing their expertise and authority in the media and in moments of crisis. Have questions or comments on this topic? Comment below to be included in the conversation. #RAAC2026
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Biennial Conference attendees are currently engaging our first session topic, Conspirituality. If you have any questions or comments related to this conversation, include them in this thread and the Center team might share them during the discussion. #RAAC2026
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The 9th Biennial Conference on Religion and American Culture is under way! Follow along all weekend while we share quotes, photos, and highlights from the event.
Participate in the Biennial conversation by using #RAAC2026 and comment your questions to be shared with panelists.
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We are one week away from the 9th Biennial Conference on Religion & American Culture! Follow along next week, for an inside look at our panels. Learn more about our sessions and events: raac.indianapolis.iu.edu/pro…
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With fewer academic jobs, more students who know little about religion, and departments being merged or shuttered, how should we as a field think about our role in academia today and going forward? How will research on religion in America be done and by whom?
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Join us NEXT WEEK for our panel on Adaptations at the Biennial Conference!
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What happens when scholars shift attention from belief and institutions to practice, embodiment, mobility/movement, affect, and material culture? How are digital tools, analysis, sound, visual media, and data-driven methods reshaping the study of religious life and authority?
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Join us in discussing these ideas and more NEXT WEEK at our Biennial Conference!
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Teaching about religion in a public university in a “red state” or in a private religious college can both present challenges to faculty. What is the state of academic freedom today in the study of American religions? Join us for our panel on Academic Freedom!
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