International Society for the Study of Religion, Nature & Culture (original) (raw)

The International Society for the Study of Religion, Nature and Culture (ISSRNC) is a community of scholars engaged in critical inquiry into the relationships among human beings and their diverse cultures, environments, religious beliefs and practices. The ISSRNC facilitates scholarly collaboration and research, and disseminates research findings through regular conferences and the affiliated Journal for the Study of Religion, Nature, and Culture.

The international character of the organization is reflected in our membership; ISSRNC members are acknowledged experts in diverse subjects and focal areas, with deep knowledge of particular religions, cultures, geographies, and their environmental concerns. The Board of Directors cordially invites all individuals interested in the scholarly investigation of the religion, nature and culture nexus to participate in ISSRNC activities.

The society has held three highly successful international meetings. Its inaugural meeting was at the University of Florida in April 2006, the second in Morelia, Mexico, in January 2008, and the third at the University of Amsterdam in The Netherlands, in July 2009. We have had participants from over forty countries. The society's fourth international conference will be in Australia in December 2010. For more information see conferences.

The Board of Directors cordially invites all individuals interested in the scholarly investigation of religion, nature, and culture to join and to participate in ISSRNC activities. Members not only enjoy a growing number of benefits, including the Society's quarterly journal: they also directly increase the profile and strength of this important and growing scholarly field, and help create further opportunities for Religion and Nature scholars.

After its inception in 2006 the society grew steadily, reaching 215 members by the end of 2008. In the wake of the global economic crisis, which heavily impacted higher education, our numbers declined by over percent. As you are able, please strengthen the ISSRNC by joining or renewing your membership. Our goal is to reach and retain over 200 members in 2010!

The society co-sponsors meetings with other scholarly organizations. Society leaders welcome proposals for additoinal co-sponsored meetings. See conferences for past and upcoming co-sponsored meetings.

The ISSRNC is recognized by the United States Internal Revenue Service as a 501(c)(3) charitable/educational organization.

Donations are tax deductible for many US taxpayers. The membership page has complete information as to how to donate to the society.