Journalists worldwide are invited to apply for membership in the International Association of Religion Journalists. Join several hundred leading colleagues from more than 50 nations across the globe as together we build a respected professional body that can transcend national and regional biases to become a compelling voice, a trusted source of support and an indispensable resource for journalists worldwide reporting on religion.

Membership benefits include:

  • A comprehensive website, complete with a members-only international directory of journalists covering religion, and members-only forums to learn from one another and to work together on international stories.
  • Original stories and special access to the finest and most up-to-date research on religion throughout the world. Guided tools such as mapping features, tutorials and specially designed search engines will enable journalists to get deadline access to the most relevant data on hundreds of subjects and the role of religion in nearly every nation in the world.
  • Special access to courses, dialogues and conferences enabling journalists to discuss contemporary issues in international religion journalism, and share best practices for coverage.
  • News of the latest job and fellowship openings related to international coverage of religion.
  • Newsletters keeping you up-to-date with news on the beat, practical resources and a comprehensive list of conferences and other professional opportunities.