Center for the Study of Religion and American Culture

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: what has stepped into the space once held by churches, mosques, synagogues, and temples, and how have wellness culture, political identity, online community, or new movements borrowed religion's vocabulary while rejecting its institutions?
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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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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.
Find these syllabi and more: https://raac.indianapolis.iu.edu/resources/

From new books to articles and interviews, our YSAR community keeps busy! Check out some recent work from YSAR.
If you are a current or past YSAR member and have updates to share, send them our way.
Learn more about YSAR: https://raac.indianapolis.iu.edu/programs/young-scholars/

As we head towards the start of the semester, it is a great time to think about ways we can adapt to the changing academic landscape, find new innovations, and how we can best help our students.
Hear from Amy DeRogatis on their adaptations from the Biennial Conference this past June.

Recent happenings and updates from the YSAR community! From new books to awards and more!
If you are a current or past YSAR member and have updates to share, send them our way.
Learn more about YSAR: https://raac.indianapolis.iu.edu/programs/young-scholars/

Religion & Season 6 inspired us to think about the world on fire, what brought us here, what is happening, where we are going, and more. From Christian nationalism to philanthropy and revolutions. As we prepare for Season 7, take another look at this past season and all of the interesting, challenging, and expanding ideas! Find all past episodes on our YouTube channel or your favorite podcast streaming platforms.
https://raac.indianapolis.iu.edu/programs/religion-and/

"If the purpose of higher education is merely the transmission of information, then technology may indeed replace much of what we do. But if the purpose of higher education is the cultivation of judgment, wisdom, character, and moral imagination, then our work remains indispensable."
- Jonathan Lee Walton, President of Princeton Theological Seminary.