Professional Associations
Religion and education is an incredibly interdisciplinary field. Scholars and educators find colleagues, communities, and opportunities to share their work as members of many professional organizations and associations. Special interest groups and units within these organizations that focus on religion and education are highlighted below.
National Council for the Social Studies
The National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) is the largest professional organization in the US dedicated solely to social studies education.
- Religion and Education SIG (special interest group)
- Catholic Education SIG
- Confucianism, Taoism, Buddhism and Education SIG
- Law and Education SIG
- Moral Development and Education SIG
- Spirituality and Education SIG
Society for the Scientific Study of Religion
The Society for the Scientific Study of Religion (SSSR) is an interdisciplinary academic association that stimulates, promotes, and communicates social scientific research about religious institutions and experiences.
Call for Proposals and Upcoming Conferences
Northeastern Regions of the American Academy of Religion, 2023 Meeting
Joint convening of the Mid-Atlantic and New England and Canadian Maritimes Regions of the American Academy of Religion
