American Society for the Study of Religion
Mission
The American Society for the Study of Religion (ASSR) is dedicated to encouraging the scholarly study of religion and facilitating communication among scholars. The society supports religion departments across the U.S., emphasizing the value of religious studies in academia, and hosts annual meetings for rigorous discussion and academic paper presentations.
Basic Information
Founded in
Not Reported
EIN
36-3305016
Total Assets
$16.7 thousand
UN Sustainable Development Goals Supported
This organization contributes to the following United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. See the SDG page for more information.
At a Glance

Annual Meetings
Engaging discussions at our annual meetings focusing on various themes in the study of religion.

Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Promoting interdisciplinary approaches among various fields such as philosophy, history, and anthropology.

Support for Religion Departments
Advocating for the value of the study of religion in higher education institutions.
Upcoming Events

Annual Meeting 2023
2023-04-28
Join us at Yale University for our annual meeting to discuss pressing themes in the study of religion.
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