Center for the Study of Religion & American Culture
@csraac.bsky.social
https://raac.indianapolis.iu.edu/
The Center for the Study of Religion and American Culture at IUI explores the connection between religion and other aspects of American culture.
The Center for the Study of Religion and American Culture at IUI explores the connection between religion and other aspects of American culture.
Applications for the 9th Biennial's Graduate Student Presentations close this weekend! These presentations are a great way for emerging scholars to showcase their work and receive constructive feedback.
Learn more and apply: raac.indianapolis.iu.edu/9th-biennial...
Learn more and apply: raac.indianapolis.iu.edu/9th-biennial...
February 13, 2026 at 5:12 PM
Applications for the 9th Biennial's Graduate Student Presentations close this weekend! These presentations are a great way for emerging scholars to showcase their work and receive constructive feedback.
Learn more and apply: raac.indianapolis.iu.edu/9th-biennial...
Learn more and apply: raac.indianapolis.iu.edu/9th-biennial...
We are one week away from Religion & the Promise of Career Readiness! Tune in next Thur at 3pm for a conversation on the opportunities, challenges, and debates surrounding this shift in religious studies and in higher education!
Learn more and register: raac.indianapolis.iu.edu/programs/rel...
Learn more and register: raac.indianapolis.iu.edu/programs/rel...
February 12, 2026 at 8:05 PM
We are one week away from Religion & the Promise of Career Readiness! Tune in next Thur at 3pm for a conversation on the opportunities, challenges, and debates surrounding this shift in religious studies and in higher education!
Learn more and register: raac.indianapolis.iu.edu/programs/rel...
Learn more and register: raac.indianapolis.iu.edu/programs/rel...
If you are local to Indianapolis, check out this event with @ryanburge.bsky.social! Ryan will dive into how religion, church life, politics and more have been changing over the last 50 years.
March 1, 4pm at TAB Presbyterian Church!
Learn more: tabpres.org/ryan-burge-t...
March 1, 4pm at TAB Presbyterian Church!
Learn more: tabpres.org/ryan-burge-t...
February 12, 2026 at 4:26 PM
If you are local to Indianapolis, check out this event with @ryanburge.bsky.social! Ryan will dive into how religion, church life, politics and more have been changing over the last 50 years.
March 1, 4pm at TAB Presbyterian Church!
Learn more: tabpres.org/ryan-burge-t...
March 1, 4pm at TAB Presbyterian Church!
Learn more: tabpres.org/ryan-burge-t...
From music to sports and media explore more of our free resources on popular culture and Black history!
Find the resources here: raac.indianapolis.iu.edu/resources/
Find the resources here: raac.indianapolis.iu.edu/resources/
February 11, 2026 at 4:38 PM
From music to sports and media explore more of our free resources on popular culture and Black history!
Find the resources here: raac.indianapolis.iu.edu/resources/
Find the resources here: raac.indianapolis.iu.edu/resources/
Meet the host and panelists for the upcoming Religion & episode! Religion & the Promise of Career Readiness will air live on Thursday Feb. 19th from 3-4PM on Zoom!
Learn more about the panelists, their work, and register for the episode: raac.indianapolis.iu.edu/programs/rel...
Learn more about the panelists, their work, and register for the episode: raac.indianapolis.iu.edu/programs/rel...
February 10, 2026 at 3:39 PM
Meet the host and panelists for the upcoming Religion & episode! Religion & the Promise of Career Readiness will air live on Thursday Feb. 19th from 3-4PM on Zoom!
Learn more about the panelists, their work, and register for the episode: raac.indianapolis.iu.edu/programs/rel...
Learn more about the panelists, their work, and register for the episode: raac.indianapolis.iu.edu/programs/rel...
Interested in the YSAR program? Check out some of the different things our past and current members are working on!
From book talks to podcasts, YSAR members are sharing their work in many ways!
Learn more about YSAR: raac.indianapolis.iu.edu/programs/you...
From book talks to podcasts, YSAR members are sharing their work in many ways!
Learn more about YSAR: raac.indianapolis.iu.edu/programs/you...
February 9, 2026 at 7:21 PM
Interested in the YSAR program? Check out some of the different things our past and current members are working on!
From book talks to podcasts, YSAR members are sharing their work in many ways!
Learn more about YSAR: raac.indianapolis.iu.edu/programs/you...
From book talks to podcasts, YSAR members are sharing their work in many ways!
Learn more about YSAR: raac.indianapolis.iu.edu/programs/you...
The Young Scholars Program seeks to not only shape scholars into the best they can be, but also create a community for learning, encouraging, and supporting each other.
Applications for the next cohort go live soon!
Learn more and make sure to apply: raac.indianapolis.iu.edu/programs/you...
Applications for the next cohort go live soon!
Learn more and make sure to apply: raac.indianapolis.iu.edu/programs/you...
February 9, 2026 at 2:56 PM
The Young Scholars Program seeks to not only shape scholars into the best they can be, but also create a community for learning, encouraging, and supporting each other.
Applications for the next cohort go live soon!
Learn more and make sure to apply: raac.indianapolis.iu.edu/programs/you...
Applications for the next cohort go live soon!
Learn more and make sure to apply: raac.indianapolis.iu.edu/programs/you...
The Congregations and Polarization Project is an effort to learn how congregations in IN are dealing with the current climate of division. It is looking at how congregations approach difficult topics such as racism, immigration, gun ownership, and more. raac.indianapolis.iu.edu/programs/con...
February 6, 2026 at 7:33 PM
The Congregations and Polarization Project is an effort to learn how congregations in IN are dealing with the current climate of division. It is looking at how congregations approach difficult topics such as racism, immigration, gun ownership, and more. raac.indianapolis.iu.edu/programs/con...
Join us Thursday Feb. 19 at 3pm for Religion & the Promise of Career Readiness where panelists will dive into the opportunities, challenges, and debates surrounding these shifts and what it means for the future of Religious Studies.
Learn more & register: raac.indianapolis.iu.edu/programs/rel...
Learn more & register: raac.indianapolis.iu.edu/programs/rel...
February 5, 2026 at 6:12 PM
Join us Thursday Feb. 19 at 3pm for Religion & the Promise of Career Readiness where panelists will dive into the opportunities, challenges, and debates surrounding these shifts and what it means for the future of Religious Studies.
Learn more & register: raac.indianapolis.iu.edu/programs/rel...
Learn more & register: raac.indianapolis.iu.edu/programs/rel...
In honor of Black History Month we are highlighting a variety of free resources from our fellows, young scholars, and more!
Find key resources for learning and educating about the Civil Rights Movement.
Find the resources here: raac.indianapolis.iu.edu/resources/
Find key resources for learning and educating about the Civil Rights Movement.
Find the resources here: raac.indianapolis.iu.edu/resources/
February 4, 2026 at 5:33 PM
In honor of Black History Month we are highlighting a variety of free resources from our fellows, young scholars, and more!
Find key resources for learning and educating about the Civil Rights Movement.
Find the resources here: raac.indianapolis.iu.edu/resources/
Find key resources for learning and educating about the Civil Rights Movement.
Find the resources here: raac.indianapolis.iu.edu/resources/
Join us for a conversation around the opportunities, challenges, and debates surrounding the future of Religious Studies in higher education. Religion & the Promise of Career Readiness will air live February 19th at 3PM!
raac.indianapolis.iu.edu/programs/rel...
raac.indianapolis.iu.edu/programs/rel...
February 3, 2026 at 5:32 PM
Join us for a conversation around the opportunities, challenges, and debates surrounding the future of Religious Studies in higher education. Religion & the Promise of Career Readiness will air live February 19th at 3PM!
raac.indianapolis.iu.edu/programs/rel...
raac.indianapolis.iu.edu/programs/rel...
In recognition of Black History Month, the Center will be highlighting resources from our Teaching Resource Library, National Fellows, and related organizations throughout February.
Discover free resources today at raac.indianapolis.iu.edu/resources/ and follow along all month for key resources.
Discover free resources today at raac.indianapolis.iu.edu/resources/ and follow along all month for key resources.
February 2, 2026 at 8:29 PM
In recognition of Black History Month, the Center will be highlighting resources from our Teaching Resource Library, National Fellows, and related organizations throughout February.
Discover free resources today at raac.indianapolis.iu.edu/resources/ and follow along all month for key resources.
Discover free resources today at raac.indianapolis.iu.edu/resources/ and follow along all month for key resources.
Applications for the 9th Biennial Graduate Student Presentations are still open! These presentations are a great opportunity for students to showcase their work and receive feedback from other scholars.
To learn more or apply: raac.indianapolis.iu.edu/9th-biennial...
To learn more or apply: raac.indianapolis.iu.edu/9th-biennial...
January 30, 2026 at 5:35 PM
Applications for the 9th Biennial Graduate Student Presentations are still open! These presentations are a great opportunity for students to showcase their work and receive feedback from other scholars.
To learn more or apply: raac.indianapolis.iu.edu/9th-biennial...
To learn more or apply: raac.indianapolis.iu.edu/9th-biennial...
If you missed the conversation or want to learn more from our panelists, Teaching Resources, Show Notes, and more now available on our website!
raac.indianapolis.iu.edu/programs/rel...
raac.indianapolis.iu.edu/programs/rel...
January 29, 2026 at 4:01 PM
If you missed the conversation or want to learn more from our panelists, Teaching Resources, Show Notes, and more now available on our website!
raac.indianapolis.iu.edu/programs/rel...
raac.indianapolis.iu.edu/programs/rel...
New resources, book talks, and more from some of our Young Scholar Program Alumni!
Check out a new project on the founding of America from Max Mueller and find information on book talks and presentations from Jeffery Wheatley, Sonia Hazard and more!
Check out a new project on the founding of America from Max Mueller and find information on book talks and presentations from Jeffery Wheatley, Sonia Hazard and more!
January 28, 2026 at 9:02 PM
New resources, book talks, and more from some of our Young Scholar Program Alumni!
Check out a new project on the founding of America from Max Mueller and find information on book talks and presentations from Jeffery Wheatley, Sonia Hazard and more!
Check out a new project on the founding of America from Max Mueller and find information on book talks and presentations from Jeffery Wheatley, Sonia Hazard and more!
If you were unable to join us live or would like to revisit our conversation on Religion & Podcasts As Public Engagement the recording is now available on YouTube and podcast streaming platforms!
Youtube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=bZz1...
Learn more: raac.indianapolis.iu.edu/programs/rel...
Youtube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=bZz1...
Learn more: raac.indianapolis.iu.edu/programs/rel...
January 27, 2026 at 9:00 PM
If you were unable to join us live or would like to revisit our conversation on Religion & Podcasts As Public Engagement the recording is now available on YouTube and podcast streaming platforms!
Youtube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=bZz1...
Learn more: raac.indianapolis.iu.edu/programs/rel...
Youtube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=bZz1...
Learn more: raac.indianapolis.iu.edu/programs/rel...
Religion and American Culture: A Journal of Interpretation, is one of our oldest and most important ongoing projects. The Journal is devoted to promoting the ongoing scholarly discussion of the dynamics of religion in America.
Submit to the Journal: www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
Submit to the Journal: www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
January 26, 2026 at 8:28 PM
Religion and American Culture: A Journal of Interpretation, is one of our oldest and most important ongoing projects. The Journal is devoted to promoting the ongoing scholarly discussion of the dynamics of religion in America.
Submit to the Journal: www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
Submit to the Journal: www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
Join us today at 12PM EST for Religion & Podcasts As Public Engagement, the first #ReligionAnd of 2026!
Register for the conversation: raac.indianapolis.iu.edu/programs/rel...
Register for the conversation: raac.indianapolis.iu.edu/programs/rel...
January 22, 2026 at 2:05 PM
Join us today at 12PM EST for Religion & Podcasts As Public Engagement, the first #ReligionAnd of 2026!
Register for the conversation: raac.indianapolis.iu.edu/programs/rel...
Register for the conversation: raac.indianapolis.iu.edu/programs/rel...
Join us tomorrow (1/22) for Religion & Podcasts As Public Engagement, the first #ReligionAnd of 2026! We will be hosting the conversation at a special time (12 p.m. Eastern) via Zoom with panelists who host podcasts on American religion.
Register today at raac.indianapolis.iu.edu/programs/rel....
Register today at raac.indianapolis.iu.edu/programs/rel....
January 21, 2026 at 11:15 PM
Join us tomorrow (1/22) for Religion & Podcasts As Public Engagement, the first #ReligionAnd of 2026! We will be hosting the conversation at a special time (12 p.m. Eastern) via Zoom with panelists who host podcasts on American religion.
Register today at raac.indianapolis.iu.edu/programs/rel....
Register today at raac.indianapolis.iu.edu/programs/rel....
Applications for the 9th Biennial Conference's Graduate Student Presentations are now open! Hear from some past participants on their experience.
Learn more and register today: raac.indianapolis.iu.edu/programs/bie...
Learn more and register today: raac.indianapolis.iu.edu/programs/bie...
January 21, 2026 at 4:28 PM
Applications for the 9th Biennial Conference's Graduate Student Presentations are now open! Hear from some past participants on their experience.
Learn more and register today: raac.indianapolis.iu.edu/programs/bie...
Learn more and register today: raac.indianapolis.iu.edu/programs/bie...
Join us this Thursday for our first episode of 2026! Religion & Podcasts As Public Engagement will air live at 12PM. Join us for a conversation on creativity, accessibility, challenges, and the evolving discourse about religion.
Register and learn more: raac.indianapolis.iu.edu/programs/rel...
Register and learn more: raac.indianapolis.iu.edu/programs/rel...
January 20, 2026 at 8:30 PM
Join us this Thursday for our first episode of 2026! Religion & Podcasts As Public Engagement will air live at 12PM. Join us for a conversation on creativity, accessibility, challenges, and the evolving discourse about religion.
Register and learn more: raac.indianapolis.iu.edu/programs/rel...
Register and learn more: raac.indianapolis.iu.edu/programs/rel...
In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, from now until the end of the month enjoy free open access to “The Right Achieved and the Wrong Way Conquered”: J. H. Jackson, Martin Luther King, Jr., and the Conflict over Civil Rights, journal article by Wallace Best.
January 19, 2026 at 10:50 PM
In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, from now until the end of the month enjoy free open access to “The Right Achieved and the Wrong Way Conquered”: J. H. Jackson, Martin Luther King, Jr., and the Conflict over Civil Rights, journal article by Wallace Best.
This coming Monday is Martin Luther King Jr. Day!
Take some time over this long weekend to check out some of our different MLK related resources! From syllabi to timelines, these great resources are here to help educate!
raac.indianapolis.iu.edu/resources/
Take some time over this long weekend to check out some of our different MLK related resources! From syllabi to timelines, these great resources are here to help educate!
raac.indianapolis.iu.edu/resources/
January 16, 2026 at 6:50 PM
This coming Monday is Martin Luther King Jr. Day!
Take some time over this long weekend to check out some of our different MLK related resources! From syllabi to timelines, these great resources are here to help educate!
raac.indianapolis.iu.edu/resources/
Take some time over this long weekend to check out some of our different MLK related resources! From syllabi to timelines, these great resources are here to help educate!
raac.indianapolis.iu.edu/resources/
Religion & is a series of monthly conversations between leading academics and thinkers in multiple fields hosted by the Center. It provides the opportunity to assess and respond to the current moment and create a culture of sustained conversation.
raac.indianapolis.iu.edu/programs/rel...
raac.indianapolis.iu.edu/programs/rel...
January 15, 2026 at 7:15 PM
Religion & is a series of monthly conversations between leading academics and thinkers in multiple fields hosted by the Center. It provides the opportunity to assess and respond to the current moment and create a culture of sustained conversation.
raac.indianapolis.iu.edu/programs/rel...
raac.indianapolis.iu.edu/programs/rel...
Check out the podcasts from our panelists for the upcoming Religion & episode, Religion & Podcasts As Public Engagement! These podcasts all focus on learning about religion, American culture, and more.
Learn more about the episode, panelists, and register: raac.indianapolis.iu.edu/programs/rel...
Learn more about the episode, panelists, and register: raac.indianapolis.iu.edu/programs/rel...
January 14, 2026 at 4:12 PM
Check out the podcasts from our panelists for the upcoming Religion & episode, Religion & Podcasts As Public Engagement! These podcasts all focus on learning about religion, American culture, and more.
Learn more about the episode, panelists, and register: raac.indianapolis.iu.edu/programs/rel...
Learn more about the episode, panelists, and register: raac.indianapolis.iu.edu/programs/rel...