EASR has decided at its annual meeting in Bremen in 2007 to honour colleagues who have distinguished themselves through life-long service to the history of religions. The status of "Honorary Life Member of the EASR" is conferred in recognition of their scholarship and service to our discipline.

Honorary life memberships can be conferred on senior scholars who have distinguished themselves through life-long service to the history of religions through their scholarship, regular participation in EASR conferences, service as national or international officers, and/or other outstanding contributions. Such memberships would help to designate the range of interests current in the EASR and would provide a wide circle of consultants in relation to EASR-related activities.

Honorary Life Members (Since 2008)

• Professor Giulia Gasparro (University of Messina) 
• Professor Michael Pye (University of Marburg / Otani University Kyoto)
• Professor Peter Antes (University of Hannover, Germany)

See statements and brief presentations of the EASR honorary life members.


Nomination Procedures

The Executive Committee appoints an Advisory Committee (equal to the present working group). The General Secretary of EASR shall request the EASR Committee and EASR affiliates to suggest up to five names that will be forwarded to the Advisory Committee. Their recommendation shall be accompanied by a brief statement of the achievements of the recommended persons. Their recommendation will be presented to the Executive Committee by the General Secretary and then to the General Assembly.