9th Biennial Conference on Religion and American Culture

Registration is now open for the 9th Biennial Conference on Religion and American Culture. This three-day event to collectively discuss, celebrate, and ponder the state and future of the field of American religion will be held next summer in Indianapolis on June 4–6, 2026.

The purpose of the Biennial Conference is to bring together scholars, students, theologians, and working professionals in order to explore the big questions and themes on religion that we face in our fields, classrooms, and the broader society.

Unlike other academic conferences, the Center’s Biennial Conference focuses on interdisciplinary conversation among all attendees. Each of our eight conference sessions are held in the round to encourage contemplation and participation from everyone in attendance—from graduate students to the foremost experts on given topics.

Sessions at the 9th Biennial Conference will focus on some of the most pressing and notable intersections of religion and American society, including the state of humanities within the academy, working to promote a more accurate depiction of religious life through media, and new opportunities to share about religion research and trends beyond the classroom.

To learn more about the 9th Biennial Conference on Religion and American Culture and to register with discounted pricing, click here. We hope to see you in Indianapolis next June for the 9th Biennial Conference.