Center for the Study of Religion and American Culture

“Religious rituals gave revolutionaries a script, a recognizable form in which to articulate their aspirations, triumphs, and sorrows.” From Maria Cecilia Ulrickson during our Revolution panel at the Biennial Conference!
Follow along for more quotes from the conference and information on proceedings!

Check out another one of our teaching resources we are highlighting this month! Cajka's Catholicism and the History of Sexuality Syllabus explores how Catholic attitudes and practices of sexuality have changed over time.
Find it here: https://raac.indianapolis.iu.edu/teaching_resources/catholicism-and-the-history-of-sexuality-syllabus/

“What I find most remarkable about all of these innovations over the course of my career, is how even in the worst of times, in times like these, innovation continues. Like those wildflowers that come up and blossom between the cracks in sidewalks and in otherwise desolate landscapes, I see hope even in these times. ” - Laura Levitt on our Innovations panel.
Follow along as we share more quotes from our Biennial Conference!

The first resource we are highlighting is from The Association of Religion Data Archives. Explore survey data and learn more about the intersection between religion and homosexuality!
Find the resource here: https://www.thearda.com/categories/teaching-tools/learning-modules/college-modules/demographics/religious-views-on-homosexuality

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. Friday and Saturday were filled with amazing panels & panelists! Each session brought thought provoking questions, new perspectives, and inspiring ideas. Our weekend was finished out with a fun reception, with delicious pastas, desserts, and drinks!
We can't wait to see you for the 10th Biennial!

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. You can find all these & more in our resource library!
https://raac.indianapolis.iu.edu/resources/

The final session on the Biennial Conference is about to begin! Share your thoughts on the prompt to be part of the interdisciplinary conversation.

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.

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?

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.