Nominate
Eligibility, timeline, and how to submit.
General
The International Society for Science and Religion (ISSR) is pleased to continue an annual international Book Prize for exceptional texts written in the field of science and religion. This Prize originated from the generous support of the Templeton World Charity Foundation.
The intention of the Prize is to understand ‘religion’ broadly and to seek excellence in both content and communication. We will seek to reward books that make a major contribution to the field, especially if they have the potential to take the field into new directions. We expect three books each year: one for a general audience, one for an academic audience, and one for a professional audience.
Each year, three prizes are presented at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Religion (AAR). The winners each receive a £500.00 award (split if two authors).
Eligibility
Books nominated must have a publication date from the past two years (2025-2026 for the 2027 Prize). Books may be written in any language. Self-nominations are welcome. Edited collections and books written by more than two authors will not be eligible.
Call for Nominations
The Call for Nominations begins on 02 January of each year, and all nominations are due by no later than 01 March. Physical copies of nominated texts are required for books that proceed to the long-list. Copies are to be mailed to each member of the Judging Committee and Administration no later than 01 April, arriving no later than 01 May.
Nominations can be made to execassist@issr.org.uk. Please include the book title, author name, and a link to the publisher page. If nominated by an author or publisher, a PDF e-copy is strongly encouraged with the nomination email.