Program Unit Online June Annual Meeting 2026

Comparative Studies in Religion Unit

Call for Proposals

Sacred Cultures and Global Politics, Roberta Sabbath, roberta.sabbath@unlv.edu

This book panel will explore how sacred cultures are shaped and shape global politics. Panelists will discuss their contributions to the edited volume and its potential impact on the comparative study of religious traditions.

Statement of Purpose

This Unit provides the opportunity for significant cross-traditional and cross-cultural inquiry. We traditionally solicit paper sessions that provide occasions for comparative inquiry seriously engaging two or more religious traditions around a common topic and we ensure that critical reflection is given to the conceptual tools therein employed. We welcome co-sponsorship opportunities with other AAR units. This Unit has a listserv (CompRel), which is used primarily for announcements, calls for papers, and discussions about panel proposals. If you wish to subscribe, please send a request to of@austin.utexas.edu.

Chair Mail Dates
David Schones dschones@austincollege… - View
Yudit K. Greenberg, Rollins College ygreenberg@rollins.edu - View
Review Process: Participant names are visible to chairs but anonymous to steering committee members until after final acceptance/rejection