The Religious Education Association (REA) is an association of professors, practitioners, researchers, and religious educators that was formed in 1903 by William Rainey Harper, President of the University of Chicago, to interpret and advance the nature, purposes, and value of the field of religious education. We have a growing membership of over 370, an internationally […]
REA welcomes Dr. Christine J. Hong as DEI officer Read More »
Following extensive consultation, including both a membership poll and significant discussion amongst both the REA Steering Committee and the REA Board, we have decided to once again hold our annual meeting in an online format. We decided to move to an online-only meeting for three reasons: (1) to ensure the design and delivery of an
REA2022 Will Once Again be Online Read More »
The minutes to the Catholic Community of Practice meeting from November 3, 2021 online meeting are now available on the website.
Catholic COP minutes Read More »
Recently Claremont School of Theology’s alumni magazine featured REA’s vice president, Anne Walker. It’s a nice way to get to know her a bit better.
Meet Anne Walker, REA’s vp Read More »
Check your spam filters! We sent out notice of the latest eREACH to your inbox, but some people are reporting that emails from us are getting trapped in spam folders. You can always access eREACH on our website directly.
November eREACH available Read More »
Please note that the call for proposals is now open for the REA2022 annual meeting. Please read the guidelines carefully before responding to the call. The deadline for proposals is February 1, 2022.
Call for proposals now open Read More »
REA is seeking a part-time Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Officer (DEI Officer). This individual would be someone with interest, commitments and expertise in creating diverse, inclusive, and equitable spaces and events. This individual would be someone with interest and expertise in connections among diverse groups of individuals – through social media, pop-up workshops, and other
REA Staff position in inclusive excellence Read More »
The LGBTQ+ and Allies Working Group will be having an informal gathering via Zoom on November 13, 2021 (9.00-10.30AM, Central Time USA, Chicago). As a newly formed working group, we are looking forward to having more people join us. We welcome all who share in our hope of being a think-tank for queering religious education,
LGBTQ+ and Allies Working Group Zoom Gathering (Nov 13, 2021) Read More »
We are saddened to note that Gabriel Moran died on October 15th. His obituary is available online, and we will be sharing more of his legacy as the year goes on. Many of us remember him with great respect and fondness, and note that his scholarly contributions continue to sustain the field.
Gabriel Moran, RIP Read More »
Ancestors walk among us. It is with a heavy heart I write to let you know Dr. Steffano Montano passed away on September 24. More than a prophet, poet, and pedagogue, Dr. Montano was and is a beloved friend, father to Malaya, partner to Christina, and colleague to us all. In volume 115, issue 1
Aching as we mourn Steffano Montano’s passing Read More »
