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anthropology, history, philosophy, sociology, political science, psychology, and theology.
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Find the newest issue of the Journal for the Academic Study of religion here.
51st Annual Conference of the AASR
Religion, Politics and Education:
Thinking with Professor Marion Maddox3-4 December 2026, Macquarie University, Sydney
Visit the conference page for further details.
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