Welcome to Religion & Education, a special interest group (SIG) of the American Education Research Association. We hope the following information is helpful to you in being an informed and engaged member of our collegial association.
The purpose of the SIG is to report on, disseminate, and engage in academic dialogue about research on the intersections of education with divergent and emerging topics and issues involving religion, worldviews, and/or ethics. All types and levels of schooling, including but not limited to public, independent, faith-based, K-12 and/or higher education will be considered. The SIG encourages the presentation of high quality quantitative and/or qualitative research, as well as other types of academic interdisciplinary inquiry. The SIG welcomes a diversity of views, while not advocating specific positions regarding religion and education beyond respect for human dignity and respect for all persons.
The next AERA Annual Meeting will be held in Chicago, IL, Thursday, April 13, 2023 – Sunday, April 16, 2023, with a virtual component on May 4-5. The theme of the 2023 Annual Meeting is: “Interrogating Consequential Education Research in Pursuit of Truth.”
Confirm times and locations in AERA program as there may be additional changes.
SIG Event | Title | Date / Time (CDT) | Location |
Roundtable Session | Increasing and Decreasing Religious Commitments in Higher Education | April 13th, 4:40pm | Fairmont Chicago Millennium Park, Floor: B2 Level, Imperial Ballroom |
Paper Session | Doing and Being: Religious Experiences in Schools | April 14th, 8:00am | Swissôtel Chicago, Floor: Event Centre, 1st Floor, St. Gallen 1 |
Roundtable Session | Integrating and Negotiating Religious Identities and Values in the Classroom | April 14th, 9:50am | Fairmont Chicago Millennium Park, Floor: B2 Level, Imperial Ballroom |
Roundtable Session | Parental Influences and Perspectives on Religion and Schooling | April 14th, 9:50am | Fairmont Chicago Millennium Park, Floor: B2 Level, Imperial Ballroom |
Roundtable Session | Tensions and Dangers: Uncovering Christian Privilege and Christian Nationalism in Schools | April 15th, 9:50am | Swissôtel Chicago, Floor: Event Centre, 1st Floor, St. Gallen 1 |
Paper Session | Religious Engagement and Interactions in Higher Education | April 15th, 9:50am | Swissôtel Chicago, Floor: Event Centre, 1st Floor, St. Gallen 1 |
SIG Business Meeting | – | April 15th, 11:40am | Swissôtel Chicago, Floor: Event Centre, 1st Floor, Zurich A |
Paper Session | Reading Religiously: Representation of Religious Identities and Literacies in Literature | April 15th, 2:50pm | Swissôtel Chicago, Floor: Event Centre, 1st Floor, Vevey 4 |
Working Group Roundtable | The Sustainability of Private Faith-Based Schools | April 16th, 2:50pm | Swissôtel Chicago, Floor: Event Centre, 1st Floor, Zurich G |
Virtual Poster Session | The Religion Course in the Chilean Public School System: An Educational Good for All? | May 4th, 8:00am | Virtual |
Virtual Symposium | Toward Fuller Expressions of Knowledge, Being, and Truth in Rethinking Islamic Education | May 5th, 9:45am | Virtual |
In order to participate in our special interest group (SIG) you will need to have (1) an active membership with the American Educational Research Association and (2) an active membership with SIG 84 Religion & Education. For directions on how to join both visit the AERA Membership page.
Membership Dues: Non-Students: $10 and Students: $5.
The most recently revised bylaws were approved by AERA July 2021. Read the current bylaws here.
Special thanks to the friends and members of the Religion & Education SIG for sharing their accomplishments in our annual survey. Please read them in the April 25, 2022 Newsletter (Member Census & Accomplishments, 2021-2022)
Distinguished Achievement Award
Emerging Scholar Award
Dissertation-of-the-Year Award
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To provide announcements or updates for the newsletter, please contact our graduate student representatives.
Dr. Kate E. Soules, Chair (5/1/21 – 4/30/23) — Religion & Education Collaborative, Boston, MA
Dr. Elizabeth Pope, Assistant Chair/Chair-Elect (6/15/21 – 4/30/23) — University of West Georgia, Carrolton, GA
Dr. Joshua Patterson, Program Chair (5/1/22 – 4/30/24) — SoundRocket, Athens, GA
Dr. Heidi Hadley ,Assistant Program Chair (5/1/22-4/30/23) — Missouri State University, Springfield, MO
Dr. Brett Bertucio,Secretary/Treasurer, (5/1/22 – 4/30/23) — Benedictine College, Atchinson, KS
Dr. Gayle Pagnoni, Executive Committee Member (5/1/22 – 4/30/23) — Independent Scholar
Dr. John Shekitka, Executive Committee Member (5/1/22 – 4/30/23) — Manhattanville College, Purchase, NY
Hisham Qureshi, Graduate Student Representative (5/1/22 – 4/30/22) — University of Georgia, Athens, GA
Luke Walden, Graduate Student Representative (5/1/22 – 4/30/22) — University of Memphis, Memphis, TN
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