The Center for the Study of Religion and American Culture at IUI explores the connection between religion and other aspects of American culture.

Indianapolis, IN
Joined May 2013
The Sanctuary Movement: Religion, Activism, and Social Contestation, a syllabus by recent Young Scholar @ElProfeBarba, offers students an in-depth study of the Sanctuary Movement since the 1980s. You can view or download it for free now in the Center's Teaching Resource Library.
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Do you have a syllabus, assignment prompt, module, or other teaching resource on American religion that you'd like to share with your colleagues? Submit your own resources below to be featured in our Teaching Resource Library: raac.indianapolis.iu.edu/res….
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Bigfoot. Yeti. Mapinguari. Sasquatch. Ghosts. UFOs. Paranormal beliefs are found across national borders and historical periods, both separate from and in conversation with historical religious teachings. Join us for Religion & the Paranormal on Sept. 24 to explore these ideas!
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Recent happenings and updates from the YSAR community! From new books to articles and more! If you are a current or past YSAR member and have updates to share, send them our way. Learn more about YSAR: raac.indianapolis.iu.edu/pro…
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Religion & returns for a seventh season! Last season, our theme of World on Fire examined a world convulsed by crisis. This season turns from the fire to the search that follows it... Learn more: raac.indianapolis.iu.edu/pro…
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What has stepped into the space once held by churches, mosques, synagogues, and temples, and how have wellness culture, political identity, online community, or new movements borrowed religion's vocabulary while rejecting its institutions?
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Learn more about our Teaching Resource Library through the answers to some frequently asked questions! Have a resource to share with others? Submit your tools on our website to further the conversations on religion and American culture! raac.indianapolis.iu.edu/res…
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Check out the most-read articles from Religion and American Culture here: 📚 cup.org/3U8zdX4 #ReligiousStudies #AmericanStudies @csraac
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Religion & returns this fall with a new slate of monthly conversations on the state of religion in modern contexts. Learn more about Religion& and explore past episodes: raac.indianapolis.iu.edu/pro….
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With the fall semester approaching, now is a great time to check out some new syllabi from our recent YSAR graduates! Whether you are revamping a course our teaching something completely new, our resource library is a great tool for finding new ideas and resources.
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With the shrinking and closure of many departments, faculty all over are facing challenges including teaching new courses, courses they have less familiarity with and more. Our Resource Library is a great place to find hundreds of adaptable syllabi, ideas, reading lists and more.
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From new books to articles and interviews, our YSAR community keeps busy! Check out some recent work from YSAR. If you are a current or past YSAR member and have updates to share, send them our way. Learn more about YSAR: raac.indianapolis.iu.edu/pro…
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As we head towards the start of the semester, it is a great time to think about ways we can adapt to the changing academic landscape, find new innovations, and how we can best help our students. Hear from Amy DeRogatis on their adaptations from the Biennial Conference.
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Recent happenings and updates from the YSAR community! From new books to awards and more! If you are a current or past YSAR member and have updates to share, send them our way. Learn more about YSAR: raac.indianapolis.iu.edu/pro…
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Religion & Season 6 inspired us to think about the world on fire, what brought us here, whats happening, where we are going, & more. From nationalism to philanthropy and revolution. As we prepare for Season 7 take another look at this past season! raac.indianapolis.iu.edu/pro…
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"If the purpose of higher education is merely transmission of information, then technology may indeed replace much of what we do. But if the purpose of higher education is the cultivation of judgment, wisdom, character, and moral imagination, then our work remains indispensable"
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