Annual Conference

The Communal Studies Association is an interdisciplinary organization for people living in intentional communities, historic site personnel and academics representing topics including history, anthropology, religious studies, sociology, political science, and others. Each year, the CSA’s annual conference is held at the site of an historic intentional community.

The 2025 CSA Conference: “Pathfinding”

Amana Heritage Society, Amana, IA

The Communal Studies Conference will meet October 9-11, 2025, in Amana, IA.

Travel and Lodging Info for Amana.

View the Call for Papers.

Final Conference Program

Registration is now open!

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