Join our vibrant community of Scholars, Jesus Questers, and Religious Seekers
Westar is a member-supported, non-profit educational institute that fosters collaborative research in religious studies and shares the results of research with the public.
Why should you become a Westar Member?
At every level of membership in the Westar community, members gain insights into the Bible, early Christian texts, historical contexts, and theology.
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Associate and Enhanced Associate members benefit from first-hand access to scholarship and help promote the Westar mission of religious literacy.
Praxis and Praxis Plus memberships are clergy and other practitioners in religion (counselors, journalists, chaplains) who put scholarship into practice.
Scholar and Scholar Plus members are qualified (Ph.D. or equivalent) researchers and teacher who participate in academic seminars and learning events.*
Westar Memberships
Associate
$60.00 or $5.00/month
- Fourth R Magazine
- Discount on Polebridge Books
- Discounts on CDs and DVDs
- Discount on In-Person Events
- Replay of attended streamed events
- Invitation to special members only events and discussions
Enhanced Associate
$120.00 or $10.00/month
Associate Membership plus:
- Q and A conversations with scholars
- Access to the Westar Archive
Praxis
$72.00 or $6.00/month
- Fourth R Magazin
- Discount on Polebridge Books
- Discounts on CDs and DVDs
- Discount on In-Person Events
- Replay of attended streamed events
- Monthly conversations about scholarship and issues in ministry
Praxis Plus
$120.00 or $10.00/month
Praxis Membership plus:
- Q and A conversations with scholars
- Access to the Westar Archive
Scholar
$85.00/year
- Fourth R Magazine and Forum Journal
- Discount on Polebridge Books
- Discounts on CDs and DVDs
- Discount on In-Person Events
- Replay of attended streamed events
- Participation in Westar Seminars and Research projects
Scholar Plus
$120.00 or $10/month
Scholar Membership Plus:
- Access to the Westar Archive
*Westar Scholar are accepted into Westar through the Credentials Committee. Scholars must apply to be Westar Fellows.