The Association for Ritual Studies

The Association for Ritual Studies is a professional organization dedicated to researching and understanding rituals—formal, symbolic actions performed in cultural, religious, or social contexts. Its members include scholars from fields such as anthropology, religious studies, sociology, and history. The association aims to promote interdisciplinary study of rituals to better understand their functions, meanings, and impact on communities and individuals. By fostering collaboration and scholarly exchange, it helps deepen our knowledge of how rituals shape human experience and societies across different cultures and traditions.