Religion
Professional Organizations
From the website: The American Academy of Religion (AAR) is the largest scholarly association for religious studies. AAR covers all types of religious movements. There are sections specific to Judaism as well as sections which examines issues from a variety of religious perspectives. There is a student rate to join AAR.
Society of Biblical Literature
From the website: the Society of Biblical Literature is the oldest and largest learned society devoted to the critical investigation of the Bible from a variety of academic disciplines. As an international organization, the Society offers its members opportunities for mutual support, intellectual growth, and professional development. There is a student rate to join SBL.