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2026 AASR Conference
The School of International Studies at Macquarie University invites you to the 51st conference of the Australian Association for the Study of Religion (AASR). Alongside welcoming papers on all aspects of the academic study of religion, this year's gathering continues the scholar…
In short
2026 AASR Conference is a conference on education taking place in Sydney, Australia, from 3–4 Dec 2026. It is organised by The Australian Association for the Study of Religion. Submissions are open until 28 November 2026.
About this event
The School of International Studies at Macquarie University invites you to the 51st conference of the Australian Association for the Study of Religion (AASR). Alongside welcoming papers on all aspects of the academic study of religion, this year's gathering continues the scholarly conversations pursued by Professor Marion Maddox (1965-2025), a world-renowned scholar whose work illuminated the intersections of religion, politics, and education policy in Australia and beyond.
Register here for the 51st Annual Conference of the Australian Association for the Study of Religion, 3-4 December, 2026 Macquarie University City Campus, 123 Pitt Street, Sydney
Professor Erin K. Wilson, Professor of Politics and Religion, University of Groningen
Professor Carol Johnson, Emerita Professor of Politics, Adelaide University “Why is it even more important to study religion and politics now?”
We welcome submissions exploring any dimension of the academic study of religion. In honour of Professor Maddox's wide-ranging contributions, we particularly encourage papers and panels addressing:
Government policies on religious inclusion, cohesion and countering violent extremism
Quick answers
When is 2026 AASR Conference?
It takes place from 3–4 Dec 2026.
Where is 2026 AASR Conference held?
In Sydney, Australia.
What is the submission deadline?
Abstracts and papers can be submitted until 28 November 2026.
Who organises 2026 AASR Conference?
The Australian Association for the Study of Religion.
Listed by the organizer on 6 Nov 2026. Check dates and fees on the official website before booking travel. Report a problem with this listing.