Sponsor
American Academy of Religion
Program
Martin E. Marty Award for the Public Understanding of Religion
Description
The Martin E. Marty Award for the Public Understanding of Religion, established in 1996, recognizes extraordinary contributions to the public understanding of religion. The award goes to individuals whose work has a relevance and eloquence that speaks not just to scholars but more broadly to the public as well. The Marty Award is not simply a "lifetime achievement award" for public scholars in the late stages of their careers; it is a recognition of exceptional work that fits the criteria above at any stage in that person's career.
Eligibility
- Relevant contributions may involve work with any of a number of specific “publics,” including (but not limited to) educational institutions, foundations, governmental agencies, media (i.e. print, audio and video), museums, business, non-profit and non-governmental organizations, policy and research institutes, think-tanks, etc.; and can be through any medium (e.g., books, films, TV, public speaking, advisory, etc.).
- Nominees need not be AAR members or academics, but should be individuals whose contribution to the public good is based on scholarship in religious studies or theology. Nominators must be AAR members.
Deadlines
If College-level review is required, your College will communicate its earlier internal deadlines.
| Type | Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|
External Deadline | Please submit the nomination directly to the Martin E. Marty Award for the Public Understanding of Religion website. Please also submit a copy of the full nomination to research.services@uoguelph.ca. |
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online to the Martin E. Marty Award for the Public Understanding of Religion website. Please also submit a completed application to research.services@uoguelph.ca by the external deadline.
For More Information
For more information, contact ailsakay@uoguelph.ca or awards@aarweb.org, or see the Martin E. Marty Award for the Public Understanding of Religion website.