Member ASAI

The Indonesian Association for Religious Studies, abbreviated as ASAI, is an academic and professional association in the field of religious studies that aims to explore and examine religious phenomena in a multidisciplinary, comprehensive, and holistic manner, and to develop them for humanity.

This association was formed as a follow-up to the Symposium on Religious Studies in Yogyakarta, which was attended by the heads and secretaries of comparative religion study programmes throughout Indonesia, as well as religious observers and researchers.

Specifically, Article 9 of Chapter VI of the ASAI AD/ART regarding ASAI membership states that ASAI members are anyone who is interested in joining and accepts the ASAI AD/ART, with the following criteria:

  1. 1. People who are interested in formally studying religion through educational institutions, whether they have graduated or not;
  2. 2. People who are interested in the study of religions in general, from academia and the wider community; and
  3. 3. People who formally register to become ASAI members as stipulated in the Bylaws.

ASAI has two types of membership, namely institutional and individual membership. Institutional membership is membership based on an institution. The requirements to become an institutional member are

  1. 1. Institutions that specifically conduct research and development of religious studies and are formally registered as members; and
  2. 2. Pay annual dues. Every institution that registers as a member of ASAI will receive a membership certificate.

To date, there are 16 institutional members. The requirements to become an individual member are:

  1. (a) Individuals interested in conducting religious studies in all their dimensions who are interested in becoming members; and
  2. (b) Paying the registration fee and annual fee.

The number of ASAI members to date is 94. Article 11 states that every ASAI member has the right to:

  1. The right to vote and be elected, the right to speak, and the right to defend oneself;
  2. Expressing scientific knowledge through media and events coordinated by ASAI;
  3. Obtaining a Membership Card; and
  4. In the event of legal issues, each member shall personally resolve any legal errors they have committed, and ASAI shall only provide assistance in accordance with the capabilities of the institution as decided in a board meeting in coordination with experts.