Renaissance Society of America
The RSA brings together thousands of scholars from around the globe, welcoming the broad range of activity in Renaissance studies today. Focused on the advancement of learning through our publications, events, and programs, the RSA provides its members with a deeper and broader understanding of the period 1300–1700.
Renaissance Quarterly
The leading American journal of Renaissance studies, encouraging connections between different scholarly approaches.
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Member benefits include Renaissance Quarterly, participation in conferences, discounted subscriptions, book publisher discounts.
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What Our Members Are Saying
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"I first attended the RSA’s Annual Meeting during the first year of my doctoral studies, and the RSA subsequently had a profound impact on my intellectual formation and scholarly career. The RSA’s annual conferences remain a critical site for me for attaining familiarity with recent advances and new scholarly trends in the various fields of Renaissance studies. It is always a wonderful opportunity to catch up with colleagues and friends from across the globe, and establish new scholarly networks."
“As a member of the RSA for a little over two years, I have gained many professional connections. Through my connections at the RSA, I have been fortunate to disseminate my research in other venues and engage with other
scholars. Moreover, throughout the course of my membership, I have admired RSA for their participation in DEI work that continues to impact the organization.
Thank you RSA!”
"What I like about the RSA is the way it unites the global with a truly welcoming atmosphere. You find yourself on the cutting edge of a huge field, but at the same time in an environment that is really friendly. I participated in the RSA mentoring program during the pandemic year and highly benefited from it. Not only did I get valuable feedback on my current academic project, the program's meetings also brought lots of positive energy and emotional support."
"What I've enjoyed most about the RSA is its interdisciplinary range. The conferences offer an exciting menu of early modern work from so many disciplines. I value being able to engage other perspectives on topics I'm working
on, and I've learnt so much from my colleagues in other fields."
"I have been a member of the RSA since graduate school and have supported and been supported by the organization in different capacities as my career has developed. In addition to presenting at and attending annual meetings, I have particularly benefited from some of the RSA's recent initiatives such as the professional development discussion groups and webinars. Many organizations sponsor annual conferences, but the RSA supports a vibrant community of scholars year-round."
"I’ve been a member of the RSA for most of my professional life, and I’ve been delighted to present my work at the Annual Meeting and regularly review books for Renaissance Quarterly. More recently, I’ve benefited greatly from the mentoring program, something I’ve been involved with since its inception several years ago. I’ve been meeting with my current group for nearly two years, and in addition to discussing various professional issues, we’ve begun collaborating on some projects together."
Professional Development Webinars
RSA members gain access to our library of Professional Development Webinars on a variety of topics and interests.
