American Academy of Religion Employee Directory
Non-profit OrganizationsGeorgia, United States51-200 Employees
The American Academy of Religion is a nonprofit professional association and learned society for religion scholars and teachers. It aims to advance knowledge of religion and its institutions through scholarship, teaching, conferences, publications, and member services. It is not a faith-based organization; it supports free inquiry and refrains from endorsing or condemning religious beliefs, operating as a 501(c)(3) affiliated with Emory University with executive offices on Emory's campus in Atlanta. The organization serves a broad network of members—more than 8,000—who teach at roughly 1,000 colleges, universities, seminaries, and schools in North America and beyond. Its activities include large-scale conferences, regional meetings, publications, programs, and membership services aimed at deepening public understanding of religion. It also pursues collaborations with related scholarly associations for joint conferences, such as partnerships with groups like the International Qur'anic Studies Association.